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Usually a week is recommended, but I advise following up with your Doctor about their protocol for sleeping after facial fat graft. Swelling is typical after fat transfer and can last 3-6 months. I recommend prp and/or sculptra, depending on the area, to help improve final results. Icing the area, predisone, ibuoprofen and venus legacy treatments can help reduce swelling. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Every surgeon is different, so you should speak with your surgeon about what his recommendations are.
I tell my patients they can sleep on their back or side whenever ti is comfortable for them.They may have swelling on one side if they sau sleep on their right side but it will go away.
Dear ElvaB,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, both are good options to restore volume loss. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, M...
Dear marylatina,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, small revision can be done under local anesthesia but any major revision will likely need to be done under general anesthesia. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a t...
Some combination of filler is going to be best here. It has to be done carefully especially in the orbital area. A fat transfer may work best as you can treat all these areas. But if you don't want surgery you can have fillers done. Two types are needed in most cases for your situation.
Kmikaila112. Fat is an excellent option for lip augmentation. Studies demonstrate 30%-60% take of fat grafted to the face, so a second procedure may be needed, depending on how much takes in your case. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
Thank you for your photo and questions.Fat is an excellent solution for this area. You will need to be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in fat grafting to determine if the volume of fat you have available will address your concerns.Good luck and I hope this was helpful
The long term survival of the fat depends on the adherence to gentle harvest, minimal manipulation during purification, and placement that maximizes blood supply in the recipient site. Anything that helps these three things will help fat survive in excess of 60% of the initial transfer. Th...
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