How long does it take fat to be reabsorbed after fat grafting?

June 17, 2017
Asked By:1957Patty in Louisville, KY

I had fat grafting with my exchange surgery in mid-May. I'm noticing some subtle changes and my plastic surgeon says that reabsorption process has started. I realize only about 50% of what was grafted will live, but how long does that process take? I had radiation also, and I love the results of the surgery and grafting, but I don't know if that effects the reabsorption process.

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