How long does it take for facial fat grafting to look natural?
May 07, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Qiang
Introduction
Facial fat grafting usually takes 1 to 3 months to achieve a natural appearance. The specific recovery time depends on individual factors such as physical constitution, the area treated, and the desired outcome. If the patient has a small treatment area, no immune rejection, good overall health, fast healing ability, benefits from an experienced surgeon, and follows proper post-operative care, they may achieve a natural look in approximately one month.
Facial fat grafting generally takes about 1 to 3 months to recover naturally. The exact recovery time depends on individual constitution, the area filled, and the desired outcome. Specific details are as follows:
If the patient has a small filling area, no immune rejection, good physical health, fast healing ability, an experienced surgeon, and proper postoperative care, natural appearance may be achieved in approximately one month. However, if the filling area is large, immune rejection occurs, or the patient has poor health leading to slower recovery, the recovery period may extend to around three months.
It's important to avoid using collagen during facial fat grafting. Taking oral collagen supplements may lead to excessive accumulation of both externally supplemented and internally produced collagen fibers. This buildup under the skin can cause connective tissue proliferation, resulting in granulation tissue formation and eventually scarring.
After facial fat grafting, patients should avoid exposing the incision sites to water, and must keep the wounds clean and dry to prevent infection. In the early postoperative period, patients should avoid local cold compresses, heat therapy, and massage.
