Will I get lumps after facial fat grafting under eye and cheek area? I have a history of lipomas (Photo)

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will i get lumps after fat transfer under my eye and cheek for negative vector as i have lipomas on my abdomen is there a chance that i will get lumps on my face too after the grafts, in one of my pic you can see if i pull my under eye skin up every thing becomes fine what can be done ?

Shauna Kranendonk, MD · Answer

Fat grafting to the lower eyelid can be effective, but because the skin is thin, any irregularity in the graft can show as a lump or bump.  Another option would be to use a hyaluronic acid filler, such as restylane, instead.  I've had patients get 1-2 years of correction with restylane when used in the lower eyelids, and the product is more forgiving than fat.

Curtis Perry, MD · Answer

Properly performed the possibility of noticeable lumps following fat grafting even in thin-skinned areas is truly minimal. If you should get a lump, an experienced surgeon should be able to disperse it using a micro cannula.

Mark D. Wigod, MD · Answer

Fat grafting to the under eye area must be performed quite judiciously.  Because the tissues are so thin, a lump or bump may be visible or palpable.  Some patients are better candidates than others.  In some cases, a blepharoplasty to release and  reduced tethered fat can reduce the deformity in a reliable and safe way.

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