To reduce the appearance of a fat lump after fat graft, could injecting the surrounding area with fat be a possible fix? (Photo)

Great question, unlike breasts and butts, faces rarely (if ever) sag when fat it layered across all structures and not placed purely subcutaneously. I have noticed, even in non ED patients, a certain look where the mid face stays young and full while the rest of the face gets older and less fu...

Thank you for you question. Fat grafting is an excellent way to add volume to the face and fix any defects that might be present. It is common to add fat to the lower and upper eyelids. It is my guess that you probably need to redistribute the fat in your lower lid to create a smooth, youthful...

Hello and thank you for your question! It is obviously hard to give you a good answer without assessing your areas for potential fat harvest but usually the amount of fat needed to transfer to the face is pretty small volume. In most people, enough fat should be able to be harvested even in ...

At one week, it is common to have irregularities after this type of grafting. These can be due to bleeding, inflammation , or graft material. Most will resolve with time. Should it not resolve spontaneously, steriod injections or removal may be of benefit. Be patient, and follow your surgeons...

It really can depend on where and how much is injected. The eyes can stay puffy for a few days even over a week. If you bruise that can take a bit longer also.  There is also the question of what is acceptable to you. These days cosmetic procedures are much more accepted and many patients go b...

Usually desired results can be obtained with one fat transfer depending on volume required but fat retention has a range and it is a mistake to run the risk of over correction, so it is best to be open to a second procedure to get optimal results.