I had standalone nanofat injections under my eyes for texture and pigmentation. It has been five weeks and my undereyes are still puffy. I'm afraid that the nanofat has filled that area, which I didn't need since I don't have hollow undereyes. My bags look worse, will the swelling go away? Is it possible that it's not swelling and grafted fat? Am I overreacting since it has only been five weeks? And in that case, how much longer should I wait for final results?
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Thank you for your question. When fat grafting is performed by an experienced surgeon, it is rare to get lumps or bumps. I usually tell my patients that the fat usually will stay around for a few years, losing about 10% or so every year. Every patient is different, however, and the fat may stick...
Swelling is typical after a facial fat transfer and can last up to 3-6 months, which may result in redness. I recommend platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to help improve final results. Icing the area, Prednisone, Ibuprofen and Venus Legacy treatments can all help reduce swelling. See an expert. Best,...