Side Effects and Complications
- Infection: If sterilization is not strict during the surgery or post-operative care is improper, infection may occur, manifesting as local redness, swelling, pain, fever, and other symptoms.
- Fat liquefaction: If the blood supply to the transplanted fat tissue is inadequate, it may liquefy, leading to local hardening or lump formation.
- Uneven absorption: Uneven absorption of fat in the nasolabial region may occur, resulting in local irregularities.
- Vascular embolism: If fat particles enter the blood vessels, vascular embolism may occur, causing severe complications such as skin necrosis and blindness, although this is relatively rare.
In addition to the aforementioned side effects and complications such as infection, fat liquefaction, uneven absorption, and vascular embolism, local swelling and bruising may also occur, typically resolving within 1–2 weeks after surgery.