Fat transfer to nasolabial folds. How long to wait before smiling or moving the lower face?

This needs an in-person evaluation. A combination of 5/FU steroids, lasers, microneedling/prp and radiofrequency can give improvement. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your photos. Without knowing how much fat was injected it is impossible to know how much you retained. The swelling after surgery can last for months. So it is possible you have mistaken fat for swelling. Based on your photos now, assuming that the last picture is your current...

I would be surprised if your doctor did not tell you you were still swollen. Nothing looks abnormal to me. Patient's, low-salt, sleep with the head elevated, and you will probably look very good in a few weeks.

Hi, firstly I would like to say I am sorry to hear about your previous experience! I must stress that the hyperpigmentation under your eyes would be difficult to treat and sometimes surgery is not the best solution. For the bump under your eye, careful blepharoplasty may improve the result....

At 1 month you most certainly still have swelling. Some of the swelling is probably dependent which is making the lower third of your face looks fuller. I suspect 1 month more and just about all of the swelling will receive. The amount your surgeon put in is not a lot and I suspect things will...