Does the photo look like a nodule or extra fat from fat grafting? I am 2 months out. (photos)

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I had fat grafting two months ago. I have a sausage like appearance under one eye and one small lump on the other eye. I would like to know by looking at the pics, which do not appear to be as noticeable in the pic, as if you were standing there looking at me, if this looks like extra fat, nodules or scar tissue? What would be the best approach to solve this extra lumps or skin? The rest of my face looks fine and smooth.

Niki Christopoulos, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions.  What your are describing can be a little of all three.  Fat tends to feel a bit softer than scar tissue or nodules.  You also still have some residual swelling it appears from the photos.   In any case, these all tend to improve with time and gently massage a couple times per day. Good luck and make sure you follow up with your surgeon.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Massage, ultrasound, radiofrequency treatments or injections with corticosteroids can help.  I suggest speaking to your physician or coming in for a consultation.  Targeted liposuction of this area is not the best idea in my opinion.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures.  I would recommend massage of those areas.  Secondly, I would recommend waiting.  Time may resolve these issues.

Scott W. Vann, MD, FACS · Answer

If the area is soft it is probably fat. If firm might be a nodule. Time and massage for both for now. Show to your surgeon.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

This appears to be a small lump of fat.  I would first recommend observation and gentle massage to see if it resolves.  If after 6 months it is still present, a low concentration steroid injected into the area will help.  Finally, targeted microliposuction can remove the fat in these areas.

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