5 weeks ago I had a fat transfer to the right side of my face to conceal and indentation caused by a growth (nf1), however there was another growth that was cut into and I ended up with a large hematoma in addition to the fat that was transfereed. The area is still very numb and swollen, how long will it be before the swelling and brusing go and is there anything I can take to improve the situation?
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February 23, 2011
Answer: Swelling and bruising after fat injections fat transfers fat grafts
5FU inhibits or slows scar formation and breaks up existing scars. It is safe to use in small amounts in nonpregnant patients. Not many doctors use it because not many have had experience in using it. It is a relatively new, effective treatments.
Dr Taban
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Sorry to hear about your misfortune with fat grafting. Unfortunately all the "stroking" in the world will not help the bumps two years after your procedure. Fat that is present 6 months after fat transfer is yours for the rest of your life. And by all...
Sorry, I have a completely different opinion on this matter. I have done a careful evaluation of fat grafting and I see that there is a dip over time then improvement over a year to 2 years. now this really refers to my patients not to anyone else's. those who do not get...
