Structural Fat Grafting | Recovery Timeline, Swelling, and Aftercare Protocols

A lightweight compression garment is worn on the donor area (abdomen or thighs) for two to three weeks to limit bruising and assist skin retraction. The recipient area (face or breasts) is left uncompressed. Most patients return to desk employment within 4 to 7 days. Definitive volume stabilization is reached at 3 months once initial swelling has fully cleared.