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

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In order to reduce the appearence of a fat lump after fat graft, could injecting the surrounding area with fat a possible fix? 16 days ago i had fat graf to the under eyes, now I have a visible lump under my right eye and it looks puffy under it as well. I am very frustrated since everybody says there is NO easy fix for my issue. What bothers me the most is the care free attitude my doctor is demostrating and the lack of honesty on the the possible outcomes.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is needs an in-person evaluation. A combination of 5/FU steroids, lasers, microneedling/prp and radiofrequency can give improvement. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Joseph A. Russo, MD · Answer

you can inject fat into this area, but that would give you a bigger lump, so not sure why you would want this....The most difficult thing for a patient to hear is be patient, but that is the bottom line. Don't go dark. you trusted your doc to do the procedure, don't give up on him now and do not assume he is being dishonest

Val Lambros, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

this is a difficult problem, what you ask is my first approach to fat graft lumps. .......I try to disguise the lump with an injectable HA filler, I first try to duplicate the desired effect with a little local anesthetic to determine if it will look good. If it does I inject with the filler, which you can dissolve if necessary. Ha fillers in your location last for years. I’m not sure if it will help your configuration, which is why the preview is a good thing.

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