What are the risks with the facial fat grafting procedure?

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What are the risks with the facial fat grafting procedure?

Although rare, there are always risks with surgery. Dr. Song aims to provide you with only the best possible outcome with your procedure, but some potential issues are:

  • Contour irregularities
  • Nodules or lumps
  • Hyperpigmentation of skin
  • Prolonged swelling
  • Suboptimal retention of injected fat cells requiring subsequent fat grafting procedures