Other

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Type of anesthesia

local or short-term intravenous;

2

Procedure duration

45-60 min;

3

Stay in clinic

2 h after the procedure, you can leave the clinic; it is recommended to stay for 12-24 h (rest and cooling the treated area reduce swelling and shorten the recovery period);

4

Follow-up examinations:

after 7-14 days (local condition check); After 6-12 months, the final result of the procedure

5

Medications:

Over-the-counter painkillers (patients usually do not complain of pain);
For lips, it is recommended to use a lip balm with vitamin E;
For bruising, arnica ointments can be used;

6

Recovery period:

Swelling and bruising usually last no longer than 14-21 days;
Return to mental work and driving after 1 day.
Return to physical work after 3 days;
Engaging in sports after 3 days;
A compression plaster is applied to the fat donor site (lateral thigh surface, abdomen or other), which should be removed after 3 days. This area is tender, swollen, and bruises may appear there for several days. Very rarely, and in very slim individuals, fat loss may be visible at the donor site.

7

Duration of the effect

The duration of the effect is very individual: depending on the area, the effect can be expected for 6-24 months. Shortest in the lips, longest in the cheeks;

8

Unavoidable consequences:

discomfort/ pain, swelling, bruising; By design, some of the fat integrates permanently.

9

Complications

overcorrection (after some time, the excess fat will be absorbed); insufficient correction (may require another procedure); palpable lumps under the skin (usually subside after massage); hematoma, infection – extremely rare, as with any injection.