Is swelling after blepharoplasty and facial fat transfer fat or am I swollen? (Photo)

Question

Almost 3 months post op and I have a “bag” under one of my left eye never had them), and discoloration under both, after upper blepharoplasty and fat transfer to tear trough, upper cheeks and nasolabial lines. How can I determine if what I am seeing is swelling or something else that has resulted from the surgery? Also, regarding the fat transfer, how can I tell if what I am seeing is the “resulting” fat or if I am still swollen?

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS · Answer

After three months you should have had resolution of a great deal of the swelling following facial fat injections and blepharoplasty.  The fullness that you are seeing beneath your eye appears to be fat.  I suggest you follow up with your surgeon so that they can determine if it is prolonged edema or fat and treat it with time or perhaps steroids.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It can take up to 3-6 months to see final results after fat transfer. I recommend prp to help improve final results. Icing the area, prednisone, ibuprofen and venus legacy treatments can help reduce swelling. I recommend prp and Sculptra (depending on area) to improve final results. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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Is swelling after blepharoplasty and facial fat transfer fat or am I swollen? (Photo)

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