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.... more
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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A: Arcus marginalis release and fat grafting are entirely different operations.
Hi! With arcus marginalis release, we are able to redrape the fat in your eyelids to correct the hollowness. With fat grafting, we correct the hollows with fat from another part of your body. So they are different concepts, and they are not done together. Both procedures work well, but they... more
A: Dark Circles
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but fat grafting may not help. The dark circles are caused, mainly, by the visibility of blood vessels through thin skin. However, cheek descent in conjunction with lower lid fat pseudoherniation can lead to light reflective changes that worsen the... more
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