50 ml fat was transferred. Will I end up having a balloon face? (Photos)

August 28, 2016
Asked By:Artrt in Bangalore, IN

During the discussion doctor said over all i need 20ml fat bt he transfered 30ml left side n 20 ml right side. fat ws nt spinned bt used gravity proccedure to seperated the fluid. he said fat ws grafted in 2 layers. inside the muscle and on the tissue bed to retain more fat. its been 7 days stil i look the same as on first day. no absorption. Is this normal? i m worried. chin liposuction ws akso done.my doctor is also a plastic surgery professor in a government institute.

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Answer: 50mL fat was transferred. Will I end up having a balloon face?

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