Is it concerning to have a spot after fat grafting to the chin?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had a fat graft added to the chin, and I am very satisfied with the result. However, yesterday, after four days of my surgery, I hit my lower chin by accident, and now there is a small red, tender spot there. Can it be that I have ruined some of the surgery, or will it be fine?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query. Did you notice any laceration or wound in the area? Is it just a spot, or is there any discharge from the area as well? It is unlikely that a mild trauma with a bruise will affect the final results of the fat grafting procedure to your chin. However, any infection in the surgical area can sometimes affect. Please send me a photograph of the area if possible.

Thank you.

Thanks.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Thanks for sending the photos (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I have reviewed them, and it looks like a small bruise where you hit your chin. I can reassure you again that it is unlikely that it would have any effect on the final results of the surgery.

I hope it helps you.

Thank you.