The results left me looking pretty awful. The doctor for some reason injected all the fat in my lower cheek area and it looks bottom-heavy. Some days I don't think it's that bad and others, usually depending on the lighting, I tell myself that it looks terrible and I need to get it surgically corrected. One side of my face is also bigger. I barely even go out in public/ leave the house anymore. My life has been on hold since this happened.
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Dear Xt0822,Thank you for your question and sharing your photographs. From the photograph, it appears that you have a hematoma (blood clot) over your upper eyelid. This is a potential complication which can happen. You will recover with time but you will need to ensure that you get urgent...
Windell C. Davis-Boutte, MD (license suspended) says:
Yes, it is common for there to still be swelling and bruising 3 weeks post-op after a facial fat transfer in a 62 years old patient. In dealing with this age group, I advise patients that the swelling may last as long as two months, especially around the eyes where the soft...
It can take about 3 months after surgery before swelling will dissipate and you will see the full result of facial fat grafting. This being said, results will depend on if the fat graft succeeded, meaning if it has established its own blood supply. It is possible that some fat will not “take.”...