I had a fat transfer to my face 5 days ago and I do not look like myself. I have seen other photo of before and after picture where you can see a slight improvement that would go un-seen. However, I look like a totally differnt person with chipmunk cheeks. I know the swelling can take up to 3 weeks to go down, but my swelling has not gone down from day 1. Please let me know if my pictures look normal.
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March 23, 2019
Answer: This is a very early result; it will change.
Thanks for the question and images. I do agree you have relatively prominent tear troughs. Ultimately though you are volume deplete and need volumisation. If you have not tried any treatment yet I would encourage you to try fillers with an experienced injector. If you are happy with those ...
Hello, it is unlikely that this is swelling at this point, and it could be the fat causing contour irregularity. It is difficult to say without seeing you in person. The good news is that there are reliable techniques to remove fat graft, and it can often be taken care of under local anesthesia....