Fat Transfer swelling on lips. What can I do? (photos)

Fat grafting can be permanent. There are many variables that determine the longevity of fat grafting. I would encourage you to start by viewing many, many before and after images and pay close attention to patients who have retained fat for six months, a year or more.Fat grafting being permanent...

At this stage (4 wks) post op patience is your best friend. My recommedations: 1. See your surgeon. We all have small tricks to help with post op edema 2. My trick: Salt restricted diet for 3 wks (less than 1000mg/day). This can significantly reduce the swelling. Possibly to the point of you...

Thank you for posting your question. The features you mentioned in your question are all common results of weight loss. Hyaluronic fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm can be nice options to state with. These fillers last about six months and their effects are reversible if you are not...

Thank you for posting your question. Weight loss and aging can affect different areas of the face differently, and the difference also depends on your facial profile. I recommend meeting an experienced, board certified physician for an in-person consultation to determine which option is best for...

Thank you for posting your question. Different physicians have different post-op instructions, but you should be able to start some light exercising on week 4. Always start light for a few weeks before you return to your normal routine. Unfortunately, on average half of the transferred fat would...

Over aggressive liposuction of the neck during face and neck lift procedures can lead to unmasking other irregularities that are more difficult to correct.  I would suggest trying Botox to these prominent platysma bands to see if this softens their appearance.  A formal platysmaplasty may be r...