Had fat transfer to face (cheeks/temples). Pics show me today, 11 days post-op. Was excited for first couple of days post-op but now starting to get restless and worried. Seems not enough added to cheeks/undereye and far too much to temples. Every time I see myself in the mirror I see a huge face. Looks fairly normal if wear my hair down and conscientiously cover my temples, but once I pull my hair back I look odd. How long before temple swelling goes down and look normal? Try massaging?
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Because it has only been two weeks since your surgery, it is very likely you still have residual swelling and uneveness. This may all resolve completely over the next couple months but if not by then it is possible that the lumps may be due to fat necrosis. Even lumps from fat...
Thank you for your question. Fat transfer may be a viable option for fixing a buttocks cleft. There are also excisional procedures that may help. Photos and in person consultation would be helpful in giving you definitive advice. All the best.
After 2 months from fat transfer to the lip, a lump could be fat necrosis, or an oil cyst. The treatment is different for either one of them.
If it is fat necrosis, then direct excision is best. a cyst can be aspirated with a needle.
