How long will swelling last after face lift and fat transfer? (photo)

December 29, 2013
Asked By:Balloon face in United Kingdom, GB

I had a facelift & fat transfer on 12th Nov .Fat transfer amounts (3cc lower eye,1cc upper, 2cc temple,3.5 cc buccal, 0.5 cc upper lip, 0.5cc lower lip, 1cc chin, 2cc jawline) pls tell me if these amounts are conservative & how long the swelling from the fat transfer will take to settle. Also when the face lfft swelling will subside. My whole face area is still swollen, I have lost definition between my cheeks, & face & under the eyes. The swelling is worrying.

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