Huge soft lump after fat transfer to under eyes. 3-weeks post op no improvement plus eye bag. Can revision fix this? (Photo)

May 24, 2020
Asked By:boobjobyay in San Diego, CA

3 weeks post-op. Immediately following surgery, I had a large soft lump under my left eye. My surgeon told me to massage the lump but it has not helped. I also now have an eye bag under my left eye. Can a revision surgery correct this? It seems like the fat not placed in the correct place. How long do I need to wait until I can get a revision? I am only 27 and this has ruined my face! I am willing to do anything to fix this.

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May 27, 2020

Answer: Facial Fat Grafting Reversal -- 5FU/Steroid, Kybella, Venus Legacy/Exilis Ultra, Ultherapy/Thermage; avoid facial liposuction

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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May 27, 2020

Answer: Facial Fat Grafting Reversal -- 5FU/Steroid, Kybella, Venus Legacy/Exilis Ultra, Ultherapy/Thermage; avoid facial liposuction

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 27, 2020

Answer: Huge soft lump after fat transfer to under eyes.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 27, 2020

Answer: Huge soft lump after fat transfer to under eyes.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 27, 2020

Answer: Facial Fat Transfer Revision

Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 27, 2020

Answer: Facial Fat Transfer Revision

Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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