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Fat grafting- feeling disappointed 10 days out-

This section of the forum is dedicated to discussions on various surgical techniques for facial rejuvenation, including fat transfer/fat grafting, browlift, blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery), facelift, etc. Also, this category includes questions on hand rejuvenation via fat grafting. (Of note, Dr. Lam does not perform body rejuvenation except for hand fat grafting)
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Fat grafting- feeling disappointed 10 days out-

Postby Girl1331 » Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:53 pm

Hello,

I had a fat transfer procedure about 10 days ago. And I am feeling a little disappointed with the results. One side looks much fuller than the other (I actually like that side) and certain areas that were initially filled have gone completely flat. In particular, there is an area under my right eye that looks as flat (if not worse) than pre-procedure. In general the one whole side of my face looks close to going back to pre-procedure. Is there any hope/chance that there will be an improvement over the next few months. I did let my doctor know my concerns via email but I won't hear back until Monday. He'll probably tell me it's too early to judge. But my feeling is that if it looks so deflated now, it probably means there wasn't a good fat take there. Any advice or thoughts you can share would be greatly appreciated it.
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Re: Fat grafting- feeling disappointed 10 days out-

Postby dr. lam » Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:05 pm

i really cannot speak for another doctor's work. i make that an explicit point here in the forum. but things do change over time. watch this video of a lecture i just gave on friday in st. louis:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gDfo51bpZU
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Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
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