Fat transfer for malar mounds? (Photo)

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I have malar mounds but am not sure it is caused by edema. In the mornings the mound is slightly worse but resolves in an hour or less and stays like that for the rest of the day. I have tried lymphatic drainage massages but they just stay the same. They aren’t very severe but they do cast a shadow and I’ve had them since I was young. I think it is due to my flatter face. Would fat grafting or sculptra help or make lymphatic swelling worse?

Erin Smith, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. With any surgical or injectable procedure, there is a risk of an inflammatory reaction which could, in turn, result in short term or long term lymphatic swelling. We would recommend a consultation with an experienced facial plastic surgeon who can complete a detailed assessment and provide recommendations based on your specific needs.

Arif Eroglu, MD · Answer

Hello; There are retaining ligaments on your face; that connect your skin to the bones underneath. The depression which you are referring to is; caused by the tear; through ligament and middle cheek septum. The problem can be solved by filling this area; with a high lifting affect dermal filler at the deep level (bone level).

Fat transfer for malar mounds? (Photo)

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