Fat Transfer

Complications are very rare

Fat transfer risks are few, rare, and minimal; soreness and swelling are possible. Your face or lips may simply reabsorb all or most of the fat injection. Rare but possible fat transfer risks and complications include an allergic reaction to the local anesthetic, a blood clot at the treatment or donor site.

Being disappointed with the results of a fat transfer surgery could also be considered a "risk." The placement of the fat transfer may not be satisfactory; the duration of the result may not be as long as you'd like; or your face may not "take" the fat transfer. Your face or lips may not look exactly as you'd expect.