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What are the most common complications of fat transfer? i'm considering a fat transfer, but am want to be fully informed. what are the most common complications of the procedure, and how often do they happen?

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The : The most common "complication" associated with fat transfer is not truly a complication... The take a fat that had been transferred is highly variable. Estimates on the fat that will actually persist and stay behind range anywhere from 30-70 %... Patients are often concerned that the fat will be "lumpy" in the right hands of a well trained board certified plastic surgeon I have not found thus to be the case. Best of luck. Best of luck to you...

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Ron Pelton answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Autologous : Autologous fat transfer moves fat from one part of your body to another. Sometimes it all stays and sometimes it is all reabsorbed. We usually expect some degree of reabsorption and overfill by 50(ish) percent. Other "complications" are bruising and swelling which resolve over a week or two. There can be some lumpiness depending on where the fat is placed but this also resolves over time.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Leonard Grossman answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

In : In the hands of the most experienced fat transfer's most common complication is not enough of fat available for transfer, followed by some fat loss. Good luck from nyc. For more info visit www.Drgrossman.Com or www.Brazilianbuttocks.Com.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Larry Nichter answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Fat Graft Problems: Fortunately complications are not common: some of the most common are: decreased take, uneven result, infection, oil cysts. We rarely see any complications in my practice. For a detailed list of complications please see the below link: http://drnichter.Com/fat-grafts-face-buttocks-breast/.

Answered 12/30/2016

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