Care after fat injection.

A. After the fat injection, you may have swelling and bruising and slight discomfort and pain at the injection site or the fat removal site, which is normal and will go away within a few days to a few weeks.
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two. You can use an ice pack to reduce swelling and bruising up to three days after the operation.
You can use an ice pack to reduce pain, swelling and bruising in the area where the fat was removed for a few days after the operation.

The use of pain relievers is allowed.
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3. After the injection, sleep on your back and in a semi-sitting position or in a position with the head elevated. You can do this by using a pillow.

Four. You should note that the swelling may increase within the next three or four days, and there is nothing to worry about, it is normal and it will go away in the next few days or weeks.
Because fat tissue is very sensitive and disappears quickly, doctors usually inject a larger amount of fat in the face, so that if the fat settles in the coming weeks, a good amount of fat will remain, and one of the causes of abnormal swelling in the first days after the injection is the same problem.

Five.The two sides of the face may not be symmetrical and one side may have more swelling than the other, which is normal and will improve and become uniform in the coming days. Sometimes the lack of uniformity and symmetry remains for several weeks after the injection. which will be resolved in restorative sessions.

.six. Salt consumption should be limited to reduce facial swelling.

Seventh. During rest and recovery, avoid heavy activities and bending for a long time, which may cause more swelling.
Eighth. Heavy activities and exercise should be limited for one week, and if you are used to exercise, you are allowed to start gradually and slowly, at a rate of one third to half of the usual amount and after the first week.
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No. There is no restriction for activity in the part from which the fat has been removed, but one should be careful of increasing abdominal pressure that can lead to increased swelling.

ten. There are no stitches to remove unless another operation that requires stitches has been performed, which should be considered for removing stitches according to the doctor's opinion.

Eleventh.After the operation, it is permissible to use make-up and sunscreen. If you are prescribed topical and oral antibiotics or any other medicine prescribed by the doctor, follow the instructions.

twelve. Up to one year after the operation, the changes in the injection area continue and it is possible that the swelling continues for six months after the operation.
In case of need for repair and retouching, this operation is usually done after one to several months at the doctor's discretion, and you can use fresh fat that must be extracted again or frozen fat that is kept in the freezer.

Thirteen. Among the side effects of fat injection are bruising, swelling, non-redness, and necrosis of fat and skin, which are rare and can be managed and treated with medical measures.
Sometimes fat injection under the eyes can cause abnormal protrusions or protrusions or sensitivity in the injection area, which can be treated with patience, steroid injection or other methods.

Fourteenth.Fat injection can be lasting and permanent, unlike the injection of artificial fillers, and in order to achieve this goal, it may be necessary to inject fat several times and perform it in case of fat accumulation.