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Tear trough fat grafting - I look worse now than before. What are the options to correct it? I’m 5 months post op

November 23, 2017
Asked By:Brina16 in Los Angeles, CA

After experimenting with a filler to fill in under my eyes , I decided to have the fat grafting since I was having surgery anyway. I am not having a good experience it has change my facial anatomy and my deep circles look worse then before . I asked for a Kenolog 10 Injection 6 weeks and had another one yesterday . I see a slight improvement. I will not lipo my face as that may create worse problems. The only other option I know is radio frequency . Any other suggestions ? Thanks .

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Answer: Facial Fat Grafting Reversal -- 5FU/Steroid, Kybella, Venus Legacy/Exilis Ultra, Ultherapy/Thermage; avoid facial liposuction

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November 25, 2017

Answer: Poor results with fat grafting of the lower eyelid?

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Answer: Poor results with fat grafting of the lower eyelid?

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November 24, 2017

Answer: Fat grafting #fattransfer #microfatgrafting #facialcontouring #recovery #facelifting

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November 24, 2017

Answer: Fat grafting #fattransfer #microfatgrafting #facialcontouring #recovery #facelifting

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