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Lumps under one eye after fat transfer & still puffy under other

I had a lift & fat transfer done a month ago. My one eye has a couple lumps under it & the other is still puffy. Is this normal for a month later or do I have problems going on? Is so what do I do?

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Lumps after fat transfer

March 24th, 2015
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It is not uncommon to have a few lumps.  You may want to ask your surgeon about messaging the area to smooth the lumpiness.  Swelling is common for the first 1-2 months.  Most of the asymmetry will hopefully correct itself.
Jeffrey Marvel, MD


Nashville Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 41 reviews

Swelling after fat transfer

May 30th, 2014
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It can be very common to still have some swelling underneath the eyelids after an eyelid lift and fat transfer one month after the procedure. It is also extremely common to have asymmetry between the sides. If you have concerns, I would suggest speaking with your surgeon, but in all likelihood, your concerns should continue to improve as the healing process continues. If there is still lumpiness several months after the procedure, small refinements can often be made.
Gregory J. Vipond, MD, FRCSC

Gregory J. Vipond, MD, FRCSC
Inland Empire Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 6 reviews

Fat transfer to lids

May 27th, 2014
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At one month you are still healing and may feel some irregularities where the fat was placed.  This should soften and smooth out with time. 
John J. Martin, Jr., MD

John J. Martin, Jr., MD
Coral Gables Oculoplastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 24 reviews

One month after eyelid fat injection

May 26th, 2014
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One month after a lid procedure and fat injection, it is not uncommon for you to feel lumps. This may get better with time, but you should follow closely with your surgeon.

Web reference: http://www.stevenwallachmd.com/non-invasive-procedures/fat-injections/

Steven Wallach, MD

Steven Wallach, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
4.1 out of 5 stars 23 reviews

Too early

May 26th, 2014
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Sats you are too early in the healing process to begin worrying about your final result.  Fat transfer is known to be associated with significant swelling which can last for months.  I recommend following up with your PS to be sure but your swelling will reduce as the months pass.  The lumpiness you describe could be part of the swelling or a separate issue.  Again your PS should be able to guide you through this.
Good luck!
G. Robert Meger, MD

G. Robert Meger, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 78 reviews

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