A doc on realself stated that the ice packs too the face can freeze the grafts. If this happens, is it possible to kill the grafts causing reabsorption? Can this still happen at 3 to 6 months post op? How stable are fat transfer 3 to 6 months post op?
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Fat grafting CAN be permanent. It is important that a plastic surgeon not over-correct. Achieving survival of grafted fat requires appropriate instrumentation, meticulous surgical technique, and a willingness on the part of the surgeon to put a significant amount of time and effort into...
Consider steroid injections or stab incision with fat removal. I would consider going back to the same physician and asking for his help/advice or seeking another cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon with expertise in using fat for injections. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
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That amount of fat will be a good natural result if all the fat transferred will remain in your body after this procedure and this is not the case. Only about 60% is the fat that survives.
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