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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.
Sculptra is fine for temporary, but long term filling. Fat grafting is best for permanent results. Fat grafting also helps to increase the quality of the skin and gives a more youthful result. Fat grafting can be performed in areas with thin soft tissue coverage, like under eyes, eyelid ...
A fat transfer procedure like would you describe should easily be able to be done in an office setting with local anesthesia. I do all my liposuction including fat transfer procedures using local anesthesia with mild sedation. It is highly unlikely your compression garment had anything to do...
One “refreshing” option may be the liquid facelift. Advanced techniques gently lift and contour facial features without surgery and little downtime. Fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra, and even your own fat can lift your skin and recontour your face restoring a more youthful app...
