I am worried about my facial fat graft recovery. Will a soft bump on the cheek kill my fat after 9 days from the surgery date?

September 26, 2014
Asked By:inteligente in Bethesda, MD

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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October 3, 2014

Answer: Fat Grafting

Yuly Gorodisky, DO, FACOSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 3, 2014

Answer: Fat Grafting

Yuly Gorodisky, DO, FACOSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 30, 2014

Answer: Fat graft bump

Mark Crispin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 30, 2014

Answer: Fat graft bump

Mark Crispin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 28, 2014

Answer: Fat Grafting and Trauma to Face

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 28, 2014

Answer: Fat Grafting and Trauma to Face

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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Answer: Fat grafting

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Answer: Trauma to Fat Transfer Area

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