What are the risks of a stroke or necrosis after fat grafts to the cheeks? Is the risk only immediate or there even years after?

May 5, 2018
Asked By:Lindalou22 in Beverly Hills, CA

I want to get fat grafts to the cheeks but am concerned with stroke or necrosis, what are the risks and will I know right away or am I always at risk after receiving?

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