Can Radio Frequency treatment affect Fat Grafted to face or have an effect on swelling at 3 weeks post?

Question

I got fat grafting to lips, cheeks but my top lip still looks very swollen after 3 weeks and 4 days. I just want the swelling on my top lip to go down but not affect the fat, I was wondering if a few radio frequency treatments could help the swelling. Thank u

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I don't recommend radiofrequency treatments for this, but do recommend antihistamines, diuretics and oral steroids to help swelling. Swelling after fat transfer can last 3-6 months but often is just a few weeks.  I recommend following up with your Dr. about after care. I also recommend prp to maintain results. Best, Dr. Emer

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Radiofrequency treatments can potentially affect fat weather grafted or ungrafted.

I would not recommend this treatment to treat swelling.

There's no great treatment to control swelling other than anti-inflammatory steroids.

Time is the cure all for swelling and there's really no good substitute.

I recommend that you be patient and wait for your final results.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom M.D.

Can Radio Frequency treatment affect Fat Grafted to face or have an effect on swelling at 3 weeks post?

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