Can I have fat removed from above the zygoma area?

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I had fat transfer to the cheek area and unfortunatly too much was placed above Zygoma area (cheek bone). I have protruding humps for cheek bones. I am reluctant to send many photos as I do not want some people to see me looking like this. Can this fat be removed? It has been over a year and I feel like the fat is not going away. The fat was taken from my abdomen. I have not gained or lost weight. What is the best way to remove this?

A.J. Amadi, MD · Answer

It is possible to cause atrophy [shrinkage] of fat with local injection of steroids. This can be unpredictable and may require multiple attempts. Removal can also be attempted though it may require direct incision and can be a challenging process.

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for an evaluation and determine the best course here.  Fat removal is a very delicate surgery in this area so be very patient with the recommendations.

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD · Answer

Fat transfer can be "reversed" via steroid injection, surgery, or liposuction. Generally, conservative, repeated steroid injection is the best choice unless there is gross overcorrection.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

This time seek a better surgeon.

	Some of that fat over the zygomatic arch may be removed by careful liposuction, You may need a face lift as well to do liposuction under direct vision for the superficial fat. The temporal branch of the facial nerve passes over the zygomatic arch.

Can I have fat removed from above the zygoma area?

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