Will my smile return to normal? I had sliding genioplasty and fat transfer to my cheeks 2 weeks and 2 days ago. I am still numb on my chin and the incision inside my mouth can still be painful at times. I still can’t bite into an apple if that gives an idea of where I’m at in my healing. Im worried. Also, i feel as though too much fat was placed in my cheeks...
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December 17, 2017
Answer: Postop symptoms of genioplasty and facial fat transfer
Its very hard to reverse facial fat grafting, sometimes this requires liposuction, face lift with fat removal or repositioning. I find that small changes can be treated with ultrasound, radiofreuqnecy or kybella/mesotherapy/lipodissolve, or 5fu steroids. Best, Dr. Emer.
Thanks for you question. When transferring fat to the face, you do not need alot of fat to accomplish good results. It can be taken from various places in very small quantities. It sounds like you probably do not have much storage, however I would consult with a Board Certified plastic surgeon...
Thank you for the question and images. I certainly would give yourself time for the fat atrophy to settle and the surrounding skin - 12 months at a minimum. Given your current images I would prepare yourself that you may be left with some residual deficit after the injection. This may require in...
