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I slept on the side of my face 3 days after fat grafting, will this ruin my results?

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ucdavisgirlFeb 27, 2017

I had fat grafting to my cheeks done 3.5 days ago. Last night I accidentally rolled over and slept on one side of my face/cheek. My face looks okay, still swollen and bruised, but I am worried I damaged fat cells and will see the effects a few weeks from now. Any thoughts or advice would be helpful. Thank you!

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