Fat graft seen through at tear troughs under lighting 8 weeks after injection. Any solution? Any my right eye still tight and sore and more bulgy than left eye. Is steroid injection risky?
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Answer: Fat Grafting Facts--Add Prp and Sculptra To improve results ; 5fu steroids, RF treatments to remove
In my office, we ask people to wait a minimum of six months after surgery to be evaluated as a candidate for possible revision eyelid surgery. This includes adding fat to areas where skin and / or fat have been removed. One procedure I perform very frequently is fat grafting to the upper eyelid...
I don't recommend radiofrequency treatments for this, but do recommend antihistamines, diuretics and oral steroids to help swelling. Swelling after fat transfer can last 3-6 months but often is just a few weeks. I recommend following up with your Dr. about after care. I also recommend pr...
To make a significant difference fat grafting a buttocks, you'd have to put in way more than you have to suction/harvest. Not a good idea - a buttocks implant would be a better bet for you.