Approx. 5 years ago I had fat transfer to help lift my my eyes. Against my better judgement...I took my doctors advice and allowed him to inject fat in my cheeks. One cheek is larger than the other and the fat appears to have dropped and is more noticeable on one side when I am bloated. 1) why hasn't it gone away by now? 2) what are my options? 3) would Kybella help? 4) would, weight loss help get rid of excess fat?
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Over zealous turbinate resection can create an uncomfortable airflow sensation often referred to as an empty nose syndrome. I have neither read nor heard of fat grafting the residual turbinate but it is a logical way of increasing volume with a safe substance. I have experience with fat ...
Body weight fluctuation will affect the appearance of one's face. Facial fat grafting has a certain level of unpredictably, especially with dramatic changes in body weight or lifestyle (ex. smoking). Generally, under 10 lbs may not cause a significant change in one's appearance from fat grafting...
