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I am about to get fat transfer done next week under eyes. Can I wear sunglasses afterwards? (photo)

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shravan guptaJun 4, 2017

I will wear glasses to conceal bruising.Can wearing glasses immediately after fat transfer breakdown grafted fat or reduce blood supply to fat grafts.

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Dr. Edward Buckingham, MD
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