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

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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!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It is unlikely that you have hurt your results. Swelling may shift due to spending time on your side. Keep in mind, you will have swelling 3-6 months after your procedure. Try to avoid putting unnecessary pressure on the face as much as possible. I recommend sculptra and prp after fat grafting to help maintain results. Best, Dr. Emer

Curtis Perry, MD · Answer

Unlikely. But avoid doing so in the future. Try to sleep with the head elevated at least on or two weeks to help swelling improve faster.

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

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