Not happy with fat transfer to the face. How long should I wait before getting a different treatment to address it?

March 8, 2022
Asked By:ZilZ in Seattle, Washington

Hi Doctors, 30M here. I'm 3 months post facial fat transfer, and I'm not happy with the result. My face was a bit narrow and deflated. My surgeon and I agreed on the plan to put 10cc on each cheek to give me a baby face. But after healing, my face is puffy, bulkier and wider. This makes my face more muscular, which is not what I wanted. Do I need to wait for more time before I get any treatment to get rid of the fat? Will waiting longer make it difficult to remove/reduce the fat graft?

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April 4, 2022

Answer: Fat grafting result

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March 11, 2022

Answer: Unhappy with facial fat transfer--try steroids 5/FU, lasers, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 11, 2022

Answer: Unhappy with facial fat transfer--try steroids 5/FU, lasers, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency

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March 13, 2022

Answer: Balance

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Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 13, 2022

Answer: Balance

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