Large lump in my lip after fat injections. What could be causing this? (Photo)

Massaging the face when applying moisturizers should not damage fat grafts placed underneath. It may help with lymphatic drainage. By the time that your face is no longer tender to touch, it will be perfectly safe to apply moisturizer.

Thank you for your question.  The amount of liposuction is typically small for facial fat grafting.  Donor site complications and pain are not common.  That being said, you may have some nerve irritation that can last for many weeks.  You hit the main points about redness,...

Fat grafting is not predictable yet.  A good study showed the amount of fat which survives ranges from 30-70%.  There was another study done in diabetic mice which showed 0% survival.  We usually estimate about 50% survives.  There are some factors which affect fat survival...

Fat transfer may be a very reasonable choice based upon your description and goals. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

I appreciate your concern, but you may not like what I am about to tell you. I see what you are talking about but it is not awful and you are the only one that appears to really notice it. It is really hard to be a teenager because hormones are flying right now and nothing seems to make sense....

Great question! You might be surprised to learn this is a very common treatment and we see quite a few patients requesting it. Fat transfer professional fees typically vary based on how much fat is needed, where it's being taken from & how long the procedure would take. Typically our...