Fat Transfer to Temples Too Much?

Question

Had fat transfer to face (cheeks/temples). Pics show me today, 11 days post-op. Was excited for first couple of days post-op but now starting to get restless and worried. Seems not enough added to cheeks/undereye and far too much to temples. Every time I see myself in the mirror I see a huge face. Looks fairly normal if wear my hair down and conscientiously cover my temples, but once I pull my hair back I look odd. How long before temple swelling goes down and look normal? Try massaging?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear remainanonymous,

	
		I am not sure what you looked like before, but the results look very nice so far
	
		Please give it several weeks for the swelling to go down (some fat will also be resorbed)
	
		When the swelling goes down and the fat settles, it looks like it will be a great result


	Best regards,

	Nima Shemirani

Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, don't worry as its too early to tell final results. You look great and from your pictures, I do not see any problems with your areas of concern. As mentioned above, your final results can be fully appreciated by 3-6 months.

Anthony Corrado, DO · Answer

You are only 11 days post op from your procedure and look really good for just this short period of time. Typically, it will take a few weeks for all the swelling to resolve after fat transfer procedures especially in the periorbital and cheek areas. Also, you will see some further reduction in volume because a small percentage of the grafted fat will not survive the process. Be patient and allow yourself time to heal. Good Luck

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

There is always swelling in the first few weeks after any eyelid and facial surgery, including fat transfer. Moreover, not all the fat transferred will survive. It will take a few months before you can judge the final results of the fat transfer.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

10 Days is very early after fat grafting. Some of the fat will be resorbed by 6 weeks to 3 months. In addition, swelling is probably still figuring into the results at this early date. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Fat Transfer to Temples Too Much?

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