Seven months ago, I had a facelift and fat injections to my cheeks and temples. I still have swelling at the high points of my cheekbones. The swelling has resolved somewhat. My ps now says I have "malar edema". He did not seem to think it would go away. I did not have this before the fat injections. Is it possible the injections caused this? Will it resolve over time? My ps says he will put fat along the tops of my cheeks to mask the edema. Is this a good idea? Thanks.
February 8, 2015
Answer: Malar edema Usually malar edema is like having swollen feet. It just happens. More than likely you had it before surgery as well.
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February 8, 2015
Answer: Malar edema Usually malar edema is like having swollen feet. It just happens. More than likely you had it before surgery as well.
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February 9, 2015
Answer: Fat injections and malar edema Fat grafting,in my experience, does not in general create issues with malar edema unless placed in the more superficial layers of the face. Manipulations of the lower eyelid compartment with facelifts and/or lower eyelid surgery can exacerbate malar edema.Malar edema is a preexisiting condition, seen more commonly with a history of puffy eyes upon wakening in the morning or chronic allergies.Improved circulation to the area is the best long term solution; that is why fat with its growth factors can actually help improve malar edema as opposed to fillers which work by hydration, can exacerbate the condition.Hope this helps.............
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February 9, 2015
Answer: Fat injections and malar edema Fat grafting,in my experience, does not in general create issues with malar edema unless placed in the more superficial layers of the face. Manipulations of the lower eyelid compartment with facelifts and/or lower eyelid surgery can exacerbate malar edema.Malar edema is a preexisiting condition, seen more commonly with a history of puffy eyes upon wakening in the morning or chronic allergies.Improved circulation to the area is the best long term solution; that is why fat with its growth factors can actually help improve malar edema as opposed to fillers which work by hydration, can exacerbate the condition.Hope this helps.............
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