LAM FACIAL PLASTICS

Dear Dr. Lam,

Thank you for your informative videos!
I have a question on post-op fat grafting care. I have read that red light LED/infrared therapy accelerates healing by reducing inflammation. Would the heat from near-infrared/red light LED hurt the fat from a graft? Most likely you are aware that infrared light can penetrate tissue, muscle and bone but not much has been said about how it impacts fat (hopefully, it doesn't melt it).
Also, you mention that cold packs are acceptable following a fat transfer. Are warm packs not recommended?

Many thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone.

hi,
thanks for the question.
1. i don't know if infrared will help. it will probably hurt. i sold my infrared unit because i think it does close to nothing in most cases. sorry for the bias.

2. hot is no good. cold is preferred. hot will lead to more swelling.

i don't mind the questions so long as you stick to my recommendations after fat transfer with me. obviously, if you choose another surgeon, you should disregard everything i am saying. my instructions and after care only apply to me and my patients. look forward to take care of you if you become one of my patients.
best,
sml

Dear Dr. Lam,

Sorry to trouble you by asking for clarification. Are you saying that the infrared will probably hurt the fat or hurt the recovery process (in not lessening inflammation or making it worse)?

Thank you very much.

probably both. i wouldn't necessarily do it if you were my patient.