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Icing face after facial fat transfer. Why is everyone's answer different?

December 13, 2021
Asked By:Fabulous866338 in New York, New York

I’ve noticed that some doctors in general will tell you not to ice at all after facial fat transfer, ice minimally or even say that icing will not kill fat cells. Why is everyone’s answer different?

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Answer: Swelling after Facial Fat Transfer / Facial Fat Grafting -- PRP for Improvement, Prednisone, Icing, Ibuprofen, Venus Legacy

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Answer: Swelling after Facial Fat Transfer / Facial Fat Grafting -- PRP for Improvement, Prednisone, Icing, Ibuprofen, Venus Legacy

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December 20, 2021

Answer: Doesn't make a difference

Anmol Chugh, MBBS, MS, MCh
December 20, 2021

Answer: Doesn't make a difference

Anmol Chugh, MBBS, MS, MCh

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