I know that at only 4 days, it's normal to have significant swelling. What I don't understand is how to treat it without damaging the tissue, while also helping the swelling subside. I had PRP along with the fat, which I thought meant faster healing. Is this correct? I've been told to ice it, but I'm concerned I'll damage it. In addition to liquids, arnica, and med pack, how do I treat this? Ice? How often? How do I avoid damaging it, since it needs to establish blood supply?
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I recommend following up with your Doctor about their preferred aftercare protocol following fat transfer. Swelling can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend prp and/or Sculptra to help improve final results. Icing the area, predisone, ibuoprofen and venus legacy treatments can help ...
Fat transfer under the eyes can create irregular results after healing. The fat may absorb in some areas and live in other areas making this treatment difficult to get consistent results. Laser will resurface the skin and tighten it to some degree and can be used in combination with...
All very good questions.
1. A portion of the fat will live forever or at least as long as it would have lived where we harvest it from.
2. Yes, local with some oral anti anxiety medication as needed in my hands. Patients do markedly well.
3. In my hands, patients obtain the best resul...
