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Autologous Fat Transfer
What are the risks?

Some of the fat that has been transferred may not survive. This will mean the volume enhancement may prove less than expected. Although this is unpredictable, the modern approach to fat transfer means this happens less frequently.

Some of the transferred fat may turn to scar tissue which can sometimes be felt under the skin as nodular areas. These usually soften as time passes and rarely require any further treatment.

Any form of surgery can result in temporary bruising and swelling. In fat grafting procedures, this may be seen either at the donor site where the fat is harvested or at the recipient site where it is placed.

Significant bleeding and infection are rarely seen and the resulting scars are tiny and usually very well hidden.

 

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