Skin Discoloration After Fat Transfer

January 11, 2009
Asked By:sam_75 in uk london

I had fat injections around my upper cheek area a year ago. Now, I have a greenish-grey discoloration under my skin on both sides of upper cheeks. Why did this happen? Is there anything that could treat or help it?

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January 13, 2009

Answer: Discoloration after fat transfer

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Brent Moelleken, MDBeverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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January 13, 2009

Answer: Discoloration after fat transfer

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Brent Moelleken, MDBeverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
March 22, 2009

Answer: Bluish areas following lipoinjection

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 22, 2009

Answer: Bluish areas following lipoinjection

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January 20, 2010

Answer: Skin color changes after fat injection

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Answer: Skin color changes after fat injection

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November 8, 2009

Answer: Pigment

Robert M. Freund, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 8, 2009

Answer: Pigment

Robert M. Freund, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 21, 2009

Answer: The greenish grey may be due to hemosiderin deposits

May 21, 2009

Answer: The greenish grey may be due to hemosiderin deposits

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