Can transposed fat move or be displaced?

Question

I had a lower bleph with fat transposition ( fat sutured in the tear through 1st week) with deep CO2 around the eyes. I had significant swelling that's still not fully resolved. The doctor recommended using a cooled jade roller to facilitate lymphatics, especially in malar area. I read in some of the responses on this site that transposed fat can move or scar on top of the cheek. Is that true, how often the transposed fat moves after the first month? Could massaging undereye damage the fat?

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Without a proper set of before and after pictures, we can’t begin to make an assessment.
What makes you think there’s something wrong with your lymphatics? Personally, I don’t think any of the described non-surgical treatments are going to do much.
If the fat has successfully, survived surgery and recovery then it’s unlikely you’re going to be able to massage any difference in the outcome unless you apply enough force to leave you bruised.
Malar swelling does happen in some people and there is really no good understanding or treatment for it.
For a quality assessment I suggest your Eli exclusively in person consultations.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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