How to Fix a Fat Transfer Problem?

Question

A year ago I had a face lift with fat transfer. One cheek seemed to have too much fat. My surgeon took a bit out a couple months ago, which looked good at first, but fat moved back into the area from which it had been taken, leaving me with not enough fat under the eye, so now I have an indent in the front of my face. What can be done about it?

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Fat injections are somewhat capricious. Sometimes the results are exacly what we wish, when at other times, doing nothing differently, in the same patient, the results are very different. You may wish to have your surgeon use a hyaluronic acid filler, such as Juvederm or Restylane, to try to give you the result you wish. If it is too much in one area, hyaluronidase can be used to thin it out. If you do the like the result, then fat can be used in those areas once the fillers dissolve over six to twelve months or so.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi,

	You should consult with a few physicians who specialize in fat transfer, as well as the use of other facial fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, etc.  Discuss your concerns with your original surgeon who best knows your face.

	Good luck and be well.

	Dr. P

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Correction of problems after cosmetic surgery in general is more difficult. To correct fat transfer problems is very difficult. You need to consult several BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEONS experienced in fat transfer then you can decide what you want next.

	1: Do nothing

	2: add more fat

	3: remove fat

	4: combination of the above

	5: Revision of the entire face lift

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