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Not all fat cells live in a fat graft or fat injection treatment, and often these consist of a series of treatments, not just one. There is a significant variability in responses to fat injections and one session may be more effective than the other. There can be continued reduction in the fat cells as the ones that don't live slowly go away. More treatments can build on the success of the first and the time in between treatments can vary signficantly depending on your outcome.
In general, about 4 months needs to elapse before an assessment of fat graft survival can be made. This applies to the face, the breasts, and the thighs as well. In regions with large surface area, like the medial thighs, its not uncommon to require supplemental fat grafting procedures to optimize the long term results.
Initially after fat transfer there will be an increase in volume, due to fat , swelling , On the long run it depends why the fat was transfered to the medial thigh ? is it because of bad liposuction results? if so then the scarring may interfer with the fat staying.
Fat can be harvested by extracting it from a "trap" that is hooked up to the tubing connected to the cannula. The fat can be removed from this sterile trap and used. The liposuction technique used to extract the fat from the body, before it goes in the trap, must not be a destructive...
You need to ask your surgeon depending on what they've done, how much fat and exactly at what level of implantation, they may say that you shouldn't drive for a couple of weeks or more. As driving is your occupation, you might be pleased to hear they may allow you to resume activities...
Treatment of the tear trough has become increasingly common in my practice. My general recommendations on treatments are based mostly on how much volume you need to acheive a good result. If you can acheive a good result or "fill" of the tear troughs with only a few...