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Fat Transfer for Under Eye Hollows

I've heard about a procedure where my body fat can be transferred or injected on my under eye area for dark circles and hollowness. Is this safe, and...

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Correct Bad Fat Transfer Results with Blepharoplasty?

I had a fat transfer under my eyes because they were so hollow. Around 6 months later, there was an uneven swelling that hardened into uneven lumps....

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Options for Reducing Under Eye Puffiness from Pearl Fat Grafting?

I had Pearl Fat Grafting to correct hollowness after lower Blepharoplasty. However, the area became puffy after the fat grafting. It has been 3 months...

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What is the Best Procedure to Fix Hollow Eyes?

I recently had juvederm injected under my eyes as an attempt to fix my hollow eyes.The procedure only seemed to make them worse. Is there any other...

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Fat Transfer or Fillers for Under Eye Hollowness?

I have under eye hollowness post blepharoplasty with laser tightening. I'm 6 months out from my lower lid blepharoplasty and have the dreaded hollow...

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Fat Transfer Under the Eyes?

I've had lower blepharoplasty which has left my eyes looking a little hollow underneath. I'm thinking about getting a Facelift also. What are the pros...

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Fat Injections - Can It Be Permanent?

Hi! I`ve heard alot about fat injections, but im still very confused! If you get fat injections under your eyes or in labia majora, is that permanent?...

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Hydroquinone Before and After Fat Grafting

I've been using hydroquinone under my eyelids to make them brighter. However, I'm considering to do a fat grafting to them as well for the hollowness....

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Eye Bags After Fat Grafting Procedure

I had a fat grafting procedure performed to pad the area under my eyes. (For whatever reason the muscle could be easily seen through my very fair and...

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Fat Transfer to Cheeks to Soften Jaw Line?

I am scheduled for surgery this month and have a few questions. I am having a Brow lift, Blepharoplasty, Laser resurfacing around eyes and Fat...

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Lumps Under Eyes After Fat Transfer

I had fat transfer under my eyes over a year ago. The plastic surgeon overfilled this area and now I am left with bumps under my eyes. He has tried...

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Hollow Under Eyes - Fillers or Fat Grafting?

Hi drs I suffer from hollow dark under eyes, i have researched both fillers and fat grafting but still unsure. im worried the filler will leave lumps...

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15 Year Old - Fat Transfer for Dark Circles/Under Eye Hollows?

I'm 15 years old but can't wait anymore. I have dark circles that are sunken in and hallow, and I have lines and milia. No amount of...

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Fat Transfer for Under Eye Circles

Is fat transfer good for under eye hollows and small lines ? If anyone has done this procedure let me know how are the results. Thanks

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Removing Excess Fat from Under Eyes Fat Injection?

I had Fat injections for my under eye hollows which caused lumps. Please help me. Are there any chances to remove the excess fat or all of it by...

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Fat Transfer or Sculptra to Hide Under Eye Veins?

Something strange and unexpected happened after my under eye CO2 Resurfacing at age 37: Several large purple veins are now apparent under the eyes...

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What Does 5 Fu Do if Injected Under Eye Area?

I had a Lower Blep from inside my Eyes. After that i was hollow on one Eye.I had Fat Grating put under the Eye to fill in the hollow area.So now it...

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Applying Pressure to Fat Transfer Areas?

I came late for my post op follow up and the doctor was ticked off and made me wait another 30 minutes. When he finally came, he pressed down very...

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Very Deep Under Eye Bags

I have a big problem with the area under my eyes,I have 16 years,and 5 to 6 years in the future,I plan on having a surgery.It's not a typical problem...

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Lumpines Afer Fat Transfer

I had a fat transfer under my eyes because they were so hollow.Now 7 months later I have uneven swelling that hardened into uneven lumps. It made me...

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Pillowing and Discoloration 5 Months After Fat Transfer Under Eyes

I had fat injections under eyes to fill out some hollowness 5 months ago. The right eye is pillowed and discolored and the swelling has not gone down...

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Five Years Ago I Had Fat Grafts to Fill Under Eye Area. Can It Be Removed?

The area was over filled, has not dissipated and looks very distorted.

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Am I a Candidate for Fat Grafting for Under Eye Hollows? (photo)

I've always had very thin skin under my eyes that I inherited from my mother. I also have my dad's bone structure so the shadowing makes my...

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Permanent, Non-surgical Treatment for Fat Transfer Overfill Under Eyes?

Nine years ago I had fat transfer multiple times under eyes. Initially it was to fill in the sunken look (and was overfilled)and then to correct the...

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Fat Grafting to Thicken Skin Under Lower Eyelids and Above Lips?

Hello, I'm 24 years old with very thin skin especially around my eyes and lips. I moisturize and wear sunscreen everyday but I still have lots of...

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Arcus Release and Fat Grafting (Open Fat Grafting) Doctor Recommendation

I am Asian and I have dark circles under my eye. I'd like to do arcus release and fat grafting (open fat grafting). Are there in europe doctors...

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How Soon After Sculptra Can I Have Fat Injections?

I have had a total of 3 vials of Sculptra injected 3 months ago, but the restored volume I obtained was minimal. I need 2 more vials of Sculptra to...

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Fat Graft Removal on Lower Eyelid and Cheek

I had fat graft done for minor dark circles a week ago. Doctor injected most fat on cheeks instead. He said 60 to 70 % will survive (new technology)....

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Will Fat Injected Under Eyes Help with Bulging Appearance?

I have REALLY big eyes, they balj out of my socket, can i have fat injected in my upper cheeks so that that whole area is flat and if there is any...

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Fat Transfer Vs Restylane?

A plastic surgeon recommended fat transfer for under my eyes since i have deep hollows extending into cheek area. I am 20 years old. He said its...

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Looking for Experienced Physician for Under Eye Fat Transfer in Europe

I have dark circles under my eyes and i am 27 y.o.It is blue colored but i don't have eye bags. i read many bad story about fat grafting under...

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How to Fix Under Eye Fat That is Protruding After Surgery?

I had eye surgery three years ago where the docter added extra fat under my eye but it is protruding out under one eye. He said he would fix it with...

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What Are The Possible Negative Side Effects Of Fat Transfers Under The Eyes.

Hello, I need advice on Coleman fat transfer for the hollow area underneath the eyelids. I am concerned with what can happen to injected fat that...

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Dark Dents Under Eyes 7 Months After Fat Transfer

I'm a 50 year old woman who had fat tranfer under my eyes 7 mo ago. Had severe bruising for weeks, which changed into dark horizontal lines under...

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Can Fat Transfer to Under Eyes Be Removed 1 Week Later?

I had fat transfer to my lower eye 1 week ago, the left side is smoothning out okay, but the right seems to be swollen and baggy, and with all the...

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Lumps 16 Days After Fat Transfer to Under Eyelid. Will This Go Away Without Excision?

Hello again, thanks to all the kind doctors whos taking their time to help us with our fears on this site, anyways its been 16days now since my...

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Can a Patient Who Had Fat Injections Under the Eye, Gain Weight in That Area?

Can a patient who had fat injections under the eye, ends up gain weight in the under eye area?

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Fat injections under eyes do not work so far...

I had a transconjectival upper and lower blepharoplasthy three years ago. This left a lot of loose skin and hollowness under my eyes, and uneven upper...

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Which Filler is Best for Under Eyes (Tear Through) Fat Grafting or Artefill Injection?

I have hollowness under my eyes after my quad blepharoplasty. The surgeon recommended FAT TRANSFER under my eyes, tear through, and cheeks to fill the...

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Can I Do Fillers After Fat Injection Under Eye and Lips?

Had full face fat injection about 2 weeks ago but am noticing that areas uder the eyes and lips still dont have enouth volume can i do fillers after...

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Numbness on Left Side After Fat Injection

A month ago+ I had a fat injections. My left side: cheeks, under eye area, upper lip feels numbed. In addition to that all mentioned areas feels...

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Wrong Area of Face Fat Grafted

My doctor injected the wrong side of my face with fat (undereyes). He included PRP as well. It is day two post-procedure and I am wondering if now is...

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Preparing for Fat Transfer

Hello, I am having a fat transfer to my cheeks and under my eyes in a few months. Is there anything I can do in the meanwhile to help more of the fat...

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Fat Transfer Specialist in Eastern Europe?

Hi. Does anyone a fat transfer specialist in Eastern Europe? I need my under eyes and cheek area filled.. Please if someone can help with a...

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Is it Okay to Combine Blepharoplasty with Cheek/Under Eye Fat Transfer?

I am deciding between getting a U/L transconjunctival bleph or that procedure combined with fat transfer to the cheeks and and perhaps under eye if...

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Reversal of Fat Transfer Under Eyes

My procedure was done 15 years ago and far too much fat so that when I smile my eyes are nearly invisible What options?

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Super Swollen From Fat Grafting 12 Days Ago

12 days ago I had fat grafting to my laught lines upper lip and under eyes also a nose job... I'm super super swollen I look like Joan rivers I...

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Will Fat Transfer Help to Improve Under Eyes Skin?

I had taken couple of laser sessions under eyes around 6 to 9 months back for dark circle reduction (last was ~6mns back, taken 7 sessions). I have...

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What Kind of Aesthetic Problems Can Occour Long Term After Fat Grafting?

I'm considering a fat transfer under my eyes but before I undergo any surgery, I would like to consider the possible dangers of this procedure. So...

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Transjunctival Blepharoplasty Fat Graft. How to Remove Overfilled Fat?

I had pearl fat transferred under lower eyelids to correct hollowness over a year ago. My surgeon overfilled so now I have puffy pockets under and in...

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Fat Transfer Under Eyes

Hello! Three month ago I had fat transfer for hallow under eyes. And I want to know if it's normal that the fat is hard when I touch it? And...

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Does Having Roscesa Interfere with Cheek and Eye Fat Grafts?

Does having rosecsa interfere with cheek and eye fat grafts? Is there more bruising and longer healing time?

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Tissue Loss After Fat Grafting

I had a face lift and fat grafting last August 2010. In all the places where I had the fat grafting, especially under my eyes where I had minimal...

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I Had Fat Put Under Both Eyes the Right One Had too Much It Was Removed Twice and Still Isnt Right, What Should I Do?

Still has to much fat and the right side of my face fell down and he also done a lower blep did not help now he says i need to have a short scar...

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Under Eye Hard Lump 10 Days After Cheek and Under Eye Fat Transfer with a Bruise Underneath, is It Permanent?

I had fat grafting to my under eye and cheek area as I was suffering from eye bulging and flat cheeks. I am 10 days post op, right side of my face...

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Can Fat of the Upper Eyelide Outskirts Area Grow Back?

My doctor used an injector to take out some fat on the outskirts of my upper eyelids. And now my skin is very loose, and I look like more older than...

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I Had Fat Injection to my Face 7 Weeks Ago, I was Overfilled Under my Eyes, What Should I do?

I had fat injection to my face 7 weeks ago. My face is round and fat and I look older. I hate how I look. Will my face go down more or I need to have...

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Is it Safe to Have Fat Transfer Under the Eyes for Dark Circles?

It's safe to do Fat Transfer for under eyes for dark circles in age of 21

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Why a Fat Transfer for Eyes?

Fat transfer in general, and fat transfer under the eye in particular, seem so unpredictable and yield so few satisfactory results;so why do it when...

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How to Fix Bags After Fat Grafting to Cheeks/eyes? (photo)

Hi, I had fat grafting under eyes and in cheeks to fix malar bags, but i'm not happy with the result one year later. I feel it has made the area...

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Is There Any Way to Be a Volunteer for a Plastic Surgeon That Does Under Eye Hollow Grafting?

I am the person that originally posted the question regarding under eye hollows and the best way to approach this. I appreciate the reply from Dr. Law...

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I Had a Fat Transfer Under my Eyes 4 Weeks Ago There is a Slight Improvment How Long Until I See The Final Result?

I Had a Fat Transfer Under my Eyes 4 Weeks Ago There is a Slight Improvment How Long until I see the final result?

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Why Do I Still Have a Saggy Bag Under my Eye? Fat Transfer Was 1 Yr Ago?

My surgeon did an under eye surgery to try and correct the problem...It still exists. Now I am nervous to go back. What can be done to fix this?

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This is How Day 4 Should Look Like After Fat Transfer to the Eye? (photo)

Is 5.5 milliliters of noncentrifuged fat too much to inject per lower eyelid under the muscle? This is how I look after exactly 4 full days from the...

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Is 5 Milliliters of Fat Too Much to Add Under One Eye? is This Fat Transfer Procedure Correct? (photo)

1 Should I ask the surgeon to do an abdomen evening by extracting more fat? Will the fat grow back on it's place?. 2 I have under eye bags now, is...

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