The arcus marginalis release and subsequent fat repositioning is a method of distributing fat along the orbital rim in order to soften the visibility of the bony outline. The ultimate result or goal of this approach is to shorten the lid-cheek junction and blend the lower eyelid with the upper cheek. The same result can be achieved by taking fat from another part of your body and injecting it along the orbital rim. This is a fat transfer. In my practice, we do lots of fat transfer along the orbital rim and get very nice results accomplishes this goal. As far as dark circles go, if the dark circles are related to a shadow from a hollow under your eye, it will improve. Good luck. Our website drkaram.com has many examples of these procedures.
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Amir M. Karam, MD answers: Arcus marginalis release, Fat Grafting permanent under eye solution?
Is arcus marginalis release in Blepharoplasty, and Fat grafting a permanent solution to correct dark circles and hollowness under the eyes? With this procedure, do I need to do fat grafting a few times a year after the original procedure? Thanks.
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