I do not believe my head was subject to any trauma, it's been there as long as I can remember (even asked my mom) . Can anyone tell me what could have caused this? I wonder if it's common and if it has a name? Any viable minimally invasive solutions? I have read Bone Cement and fat injections as being possible ways to even it out. The rest of my face/head is very symmetrical. Aside: It is not a soft spot; it is quite hard.
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Answer: Fat grafting vs fillers
A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Most likely you have just prolonged your recovery with regards to bruising and swelling. There is not a clear answer as to the proper protocol for fat transfer. You should discuss this with your surgeon.
Tissue expanders are not used for fat transfer. Why not? It seems like a good idea to stretch the tissue to make space for the fat to be placed with little pressure on the new fat. (A tissue expander is something different than an external device like BRAVA)Tissue expanders are a...
Dear jessicabill,3cc of fat is a very modest amount in the cheeks5 days post op and the swelling should just start coming down after peakingIt will improve and you should just be reassuredBest regards,Nima Shemirani