Is face fat transfer reversible?

Thank you for your question. It is a question that many people have. The short answer is yes. Weight gain is certainly a contributing factor to the enlargement of fat after transfer. In absence of weight gain, hormonal changes can also play a role. What ever the cause, fat can be liposuction out of the face with a very small cannulas. These are called micro cannulas. This is the best option. The fat really will not dissolve, but it can be removed physically. I recommend going to an experienced plastic surgeon.

Thank you for the question. Initially, some of the fat transferred to the face is resorbed. However, the fat that ultimately survives (50-70%) stays for life. Micro-liposuction to the areas of the face where fat was transferred can treat your issue. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

This needs an in-person evaluation. A combination of 5/FU steroids, lasers, microneedling/prp and radiofrequency can give improvement. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer