Hi. I'm recovering from face fat grafting that I had 10 days ago. The process is going well. I think I'll have a nice result. Last night my husband & I were sitting side by side. I accidently bumped my cheek on his shoulder. It wasn't hard but that area is still tender & swollen. I hope the hit didn't kill the fat. Should I be worried that the fat graft will die? My doctor over filled little & taught me how to massage. His touch was a little less in force. What would be signs that the fat died?
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It is not optimal to graft fat into the same areas where fillers have been placed beforehand. Often though, fat is injected into deeper facial layer and interference with fillers are minimal. Other times I will recommend dissolving hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane or Voluma a couple of...
Thank you for posting a photo. I recommend
consulting with your doctor and ask about Voluma for the cheeks. Voluma is a
facial filler that will instantly volumize the area that has lost volume over
time. Results lasting up to two years will give you a younger and fresher look.
Good luck!
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