Are there any ways to reverse a fat transfer gone wrong?

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A doctor talked me into getting a fat transfer back in 2014 when I was 25. Not knowing any better I agreed to have the surgery and got botched. Surprise! Many years have gone by and I'm still left with pockets of fat in my lower cheek area. Face exercises and massaging hasn't really helped that much. I was considering doing some DIY CoolSculpting using an ice cube. I'm unemployed and broke now so I cannot afford any more surgery. Will applying ice to the area a few times a days help any?

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

what you describe is the primary reason I don't support this procedure wholeheartedly.  Most likely the only appropriate and realistic option is careful liposuction of the area using very small cannulas.  This could be done as an office-based procedure. There are some risks involved but if done carefully it should be fairly straightforward.  I would not try to do do it yourself home remedies to remove facial fat. I'm going to repeat that. Do not do home remedies to try to remove facial fat. Focus on life. Work on getting a job. Save enough money to get the revision you need and have it done properly by someone who has experience.  Home cool sculpting sounds like a bad idea.  You could try sending out emails to local plastic surgeons asking if they're willing to help you for a reasonable fee or perhaps a payment plan.  Some doctors have a soft spot for simply wanting to help people and will do cases like this while others are not willing to help unless fully compensated.  Maybe worth looking into.  Do you have skills? It's not completely unheard of for patients to barter their services for the doctors services.  Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

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