What to Expect from Mini Face Lift and Fat Transfer Recovery Process?

March 31, 2011
Asked By:LilaLei

My mom has recently had a mini face lift and fat transfer. She's not very happy with the recovery so far (it's been about 4 days). Her cheeks don't look symmetrical, as if the doctor pulled one cheek tighter than the other. It looks almost comical. Is this normal? Should it look so big & unnatural? She's also in a lot of discomfort and pain. What should she expect during recovery, will the cheeks look natural, is there anything we can do to help with the pain & bruising, will the tightness go???

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September 29, 2015

Answer: Fat transfer

September 29, 2015

Answer: Fat transfer

November 29, 2015

Answer: Its normal to have prolonged swelling after face lift and fat transfer

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November 29, 2015

Answer: Its normal to have prolonged swelling after face lift and fat transfer

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