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Fat Transfer is Major Surgery--this Needs to Be Emphasized. And It is the Worst Facial Filler I Have Ever Had
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Do NOT ever ever agree to this. I can't even...
babybee1October 23, 2015
$1,500
Do NOT ever ever agree to this. I can't even think of an "Unless..." Dermal fillers are predictable, and that is what you do NOT get with fat transfer. I regret this so much. And the follow-up visits--where the doc doesn't "see" what you see...it's insulting and you have little recourse.
I want--predictable and tried and tested again and again. I cannot believe the damage to the area the fat was taken from--the abdomen--it is permanent, and horrifying.
Don't agree to Fat Transfer. Unless you are a risk seeker.
I want--predictable and tried and tested again and again. I cannot believe the damage to the area the fat was taken from--the abdomen--it is permanent, and horrifying.
Don't agree to Fat Transfer. Unless you are a risk seeker.
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October 27, 2015
Hi Babybee1, you sound so mortified, I hope things are better now. The details are unclear, where did he or she inject the fat on your face? It seems they messed up your abdomen now you have botched lipo or something. I read here that doctors do that a lot, they pretend they don't see any damage, you should be insulted and fight back. I went for a melasma treatment consultation and the PS suggested fat grafting like it was no big thing, easy breezy go home and be happy. I asked him where would you put it and he said "everywhere, all over". Later I read here about the true consequences and thought to myself what a greedy A. H., what if I fell for it and got disfigured and regretted it for the rest of my life like some of these women have. I used to look young for my age than I got a little botox for crows feet and now I have sunken eyes and a big dent on my cheek. Now I look old.
October 27, 2015
Thank you for sharing. I had considered this. The doctors make it sound so easy, except for one I talked with who performed this on his wife and said the fat grew into large blobs on her temples. Gotta love him for his honesty. So few of these surgeons are honest. Before doing these procedures, doctors should be required to divulge the good, bad and ugly that could happen. Let the patient decide.
Two months is still recent from such trauma to the face. I hope and pray you continue to heal up well.
Two months is still recent from such trauma to the face. I hope and pray you continue to heal up well.
April 5, 2016
You should try topical 4% hydroquinone cream. I wouldn't be surprised if you have a residual combination of hemosiderin and post-traumatic/-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. I had made this anonymous account because I had problems with a surgery and had discoloration due to under-eye dark circles 6 months post-surgery that wouldn't go away. But 4% hydroquinone cream, which I tried very skeptically, worked. And believe me, I was skeptical at first. So for your discoloration try this.
April 5, 2016
thank you! it is so horrible to catch myself in the mirror--4% sounds like prescription strength-- bu I won't be going to Dr. Maguire for this scrip...after all, i am imagining it!!
September 29, 2016
The best fat graft Doctor for the face in Dallas is Dr. Hunt G Neurohr , http://www.drneurohr.com/ I had my eyes done 15 years ago and my whole face just last week ...eyes, temples cheeks and he micro lipo suctioned the fat out from under my chin bc I had a mini double chin starting. He does great work and I highly recommend him. You do bruise more with a fat graft initially than just synthetic dermal fillers but its worth it because it lasts longer.
UPDATED FROM babybee1
7 months post
7 months later to the day update
babybee1March 7, 2016
I sought a filler for cheeks, naso-labial areas and a bit for the lips. Fat transfer was suggested, as natural and longest lasting. I chose this route, and will regret this forever.
My "results" incude have a fair amount of asymmetry, and permanent damage to the abdomen area. I have 3 dents around the navel, and s 3-4" upside down "Y" discoloration there as well. Bruising could have explained this 2 months afterward, but at seven months, no.
I can never, ever wear a two-piece bathing suit again. Or, frankly--look good naked.
Disfigured is the word that applies.
As for the face, that is lopsided as well. For the right side of my face (naso-labial and cheek filler), he more or less hit the mark. The left side is another story. In photos of my once pretty face, the thing you now notice is the hollows around the eye, and sad appearance. The fat was either injected or settled above the cheekbone, and even worse, inside the orbital bone around my eye. If i touch my face on the right side, i can feel the definition between the cheek bone and orbital bone. Not so on the left. It is more like one crescent, visually sinking the eye. There is a ripple--of fat, I guess.
Now for the stitching (yes, there is stitching for this "filler"). I still have slightly raised scars next to the eyes. But worse is the way the stitching (yes, more stitching) done around the mouth. He went in this way to reach the naso-labials-- God knows- I am not a PS. The edges of my lips, esp. on right side, are downturned, and the scars are deep. One doctor passed on filling them.
I was not fit to be seen for a full month. I wore a surgical mask over my mouth when I went out -it was that bruised, swollen and raw. And lied about what was wrong--who would admit this? I abhor lying, and this bothers me greatly.
I have had dozens of fillers in my life. Results are immediate and predictable, and downtime is very minimal.
Did any of the fat end up in the right place? - yes, the right naso-labial (he missed the line on the left) was somewhat filled. And the bottom left lip had a slight fill. So I cannot say there were no positive results. But is it a positive result if one side of your lips had some fill and the other didn't?
But the detrimental effects truly obscured the benefits. And I would predict the damage is here to stay.
Lessons:
1. Fat transfer is SURGERY. Make sure you know exactly what you are undertaking, and ask a lot of questions about risk factors and potential long-term detriments.
2. Fillers are artificial substances, yes --but that is not troubling, when the results are immediate and substantial, and the downtime and risk of harm is almost zero.
Would you have chosen fat transfer to the face from the abdomen if you knew your midriff would be distorted, for at least seven months? I say that because a miracle may occur, and maybe it won't be permanent.
Give me Juvederm, Voluma XC, restylane. They are safe choices. Procedure, and a follow-up for a touch up, or not.
Do not give me follow-up visits, months apart, to hear that it is "coming along nicely". That is not what you expect to hear after getting a filler.
Ultimate "result"? Great regret.
My "results" incude have a fair amount of asymmetry, and permanent damage to the abdomen area. I have 3 dents around the navel, and s 3-4" upside down "Y" discoloration there as well. Bruising could have explained this 2 months afterward, but at seven months, no.
I can never, ever wear a two-piece bathing suit again. Or, frankly--look good naked.
Disfigured is the word that applies.
As for the face, that is lopsided as well. For the right side of my face (naso-labial and cheek filler), he more or less hit the mark. The left side is another story. In photos of my once pretty face, the thing you now notice is the hollows around the eye, and sad appearance. The fat was either injected or settled above the cheekbone, and even worse, inside the orbital bone around my eye. If i touch my face on the right side, i can feel the definition between the cheek bone and orbital bone. Not so on the left. It is more like one crescent, visually sinking the eye. There is a ripple--of fat, I guess.
Now for the stitching (yes, there is stitching for this "filler"). I still have slightly raised scars next to the eyes. But worse is the way the stitching (yes, more stitching) done around the mouth. He went in this way to reach the naso-labials-- God knows- I am not a PS. The edges of my lips, esp. on right side, are downturned, and the scars are deep. One doctor passed on filling them.
I was not fit to be seen for a full month. I wore a surgical mask over my mouth when I went out -it was that bruised, swollen and raw. And lied about what was wrong--who would admit this? I abhor lying, and this bothers me greatly.
I have had dozens of fillers in my life. Results are immediate and predictable, and downtime is very minimal.
Did any of the fat end up in the right place? - yes, the right naso-labial (he missed the line on the left) was somewhat filled. And the bottom left lip had a slight fill. So I cannot say there were no positive results. But is it a positive result if one side of your lips had some fill and the other didn't?
But the detrimental effects truly obscured the benefits. And I would predict the damage is here to stay.
Lessons:
1. Fat transfer is SURGERY. Make sure you know exactly what you are undertaking, and ask a lot of questions about risk factors and potential long-term detriments.
2. Fillers are artificial substances, yes --but that is not troubling, when the results are immediate and substantial, and the downtime and risk of harm is almost zero.
Would you have chosen fat transfer to the face from the abdomen if you knew your midriff would be distorted, for at least seven months? I say that because a miracle may occur, and maybe it won't be permanent.
Give me Juvederm, Voluma XC, restylane. They are safe choices. Procedure, and a follow-up for a touch up, or not.
Do not give me follow-up visits, months apart, to hear that it is "coming along nicely". That is not what you expect to hear after getting a filler.
Ultimate "result"? Great regret.
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February 23, 2021
I had fat transfer to the face and I am very concerned. It’s been 3 weeks and My teeth don’t show when I smile. My face looks ridiculous. I’m hiding in the house. How do you look today? Are the “experts” right? Is the swelling temporary.
UPDATED FROM babybee1
7 months post
Fat transfer--bad to worse, if possible
babybee1March 21, 2016
this is an update to my previous two postings. I have gone to a PC to see if i could have a filler put in the indentations at the edges of my mouth from poor stitching from the fat transfer to the naso-labial area (yes, stitching). The only thing he can suggest is better stitching... the nightmare continues...
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March 24, 2016
Your experience is horrific, I almost had it done to my face too. Good Face Gone Bad helped me - or saved me I should say. Why hasn't anyone else posted a comment? I have eye hollows and considering having Restalyn injected around the orbital to lessen the lines and avoid crow's feet (I don't want to do Botox anymore because it caused hollowed yes within two weeks of application). I am afraid of skin necrosis with any filler, everything has its risk and I don't want to regret it later. Really wish Restalyn would be safe to inject around my eyes, help.
Thank you for sharing with the community, I hope you find the support you need in the community.