Fillers to Make Upper Eyelids Fuller?

Are there any fillers that can recreate upper eyelid fullness? I am in my early 40's, have lost volume in my face, especially around my eyes, making my upper eyelids look deflated and wrinkled. I have a naturally low brow and have always had very full upper lids.

Every plastic surgeon I’ve seen has recommended a brow lift. I’m afraid this will leave me looking like a different person with a deep upper eyelid crease and hollowness. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Asked 28 months ago by jenny22 in San Diego, CA
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Fat Grafting to upper eyelid

Fat graft the upper lid? No. Add fat to the brow-upper lid junction? Absolutely. This is an excellent question, and I think the wide range of answers is in part an issue of terminology. The upper eyelid is a thin structure that normally does not contain any significant amount of subcutaneous fat. So fat grafting of the upper eyelid itself would not produce an aesthetically pleasing result, and would in fact be quite dangerous to attempt. The area between the brow... more
Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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Upper eyelid fullness and fillers

Upper eyelid fullness is often the sign of youth.  Yes, fillers can be injected into the upper eyelid. Some people use hyaluronic acids. Some also use autologous fat.
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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