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Reversing Fat Transfer Results?
I agree with Dr. Moelleken in that time is an important part of your progress. When you posted this question you were three days out. You were likely at the peak of your swelling at that point. The swelling should begin to resolve and you should begin to see differences at 2-4 weeks. The final result will likely take about 6 months to achieve. If, at that point, you feel like fat has been over-grafted, you can have micro-lipo suction through the same incisions to remove some fat. However, right now, time is your friend. Give your body the time it needs to heal and the results to settle. As always, contact your surgeon if you have concerns about your post-op course.
Clinical Context
Not all transferred fat survives evenly — some is reabsorbed by the body in the first few weeks, which is why early swelling can look like more fat than actually remains. Areas with more initial swelling often appear fuller than they will be once healing settles. Because of this, final fat volume is hard to judge accurately before several months have passed. Waiting allows an accurate picture of your true results before deciding if any adjustment, like fat removal, is needed.
