Fat transfer to cheek and trauma?

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It's been exactly 19days since fat transfer to cheeks and my dog bumped into my face. I iced it right away thinking it'll help. Now I am afraid the fat will be gone. What r my chances of loosing the fat to the trauma area? And about when do u get blood supply to the newly injected fat? Thank you

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is unlikely that a small trauma to the area is going to ruin the results. Best to discuss with your surgeon and if there are questions, be seen for an exam. Likely only time will tell as the result continues to evolve over weeks to months.Best of luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Lnrm,it is hard to tell without an examination. Fat viability depends a lot of surgeon technique. The fat has to be placed back into as soon as possible so that it has a greater chance of survival. It has to be placed carefully so that not too much fat is placed in only one area. If you are concerned, I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

At 19 days you're in a fairly safe place to not have a negative impact from minor trauma to areas treated with fat transfer. 
Neo vascularization where the ingrowth of capillaries begins around the fifth day and continues for several weeks.
At 19 days the collagen or scar tissue  you that form secures the grafted fat in its location is pretty solid. 
My best guess is your incidents with your dog will not have any negative implications.
Severe trauma can cause fat atrophy in areas not treated with fat transfer.
this does not sound like that type of injury.
Regardless time will tell and in the worst case scenario oh you might need A minor touch up.
There's nothing to do at this point other than wait.
If the fat grafting was done well you should have Little to worry about.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom M.D.

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