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

asked 1 year ago by Holland786 in Holland
Latest answer by Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Question viewed 438 times
Tags: under eyes, Asian, dark circles, doctor referral

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 who do this same treatment?

4 answers to Arcus Release and Fat Grafting (Open Fat Grafting) Doctor Recommendation

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Arcus Release and Open Fat Grafting is the best Dark Circle technique-If done without Arcus Release you will get puffy eyes

The depression beneath the lower eyelid called the dark circle under the eye is caused by the attachment of the Arcus Marginalis which holds the lower eyelid skin tightly to the bone. This allows the skin and fat of the lower eyelid above the Arcus to fall over and create a shadow-the Dark Circle. I release the Arcus Marginalis and place a Fat Graft under direct vision beneath the arcus and thus plump the depression beneath the lower eyelid and lessen the Dark Circle. Attempts at... more
Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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No need for an arcus release with fat grafting.

There is no need for an arcus release with fat grafting.  In fact, I find it to be problematic because the fat placed in microdroplets stays where I place it better than if the whole area is cut open and fat placed like big balls.  In addition, I do a micro release of the arcus when I am doing this because every pass of my fat I can literally feel the arcus giving way because that is the plane I place the fat into.  I truly believe this is sufficient if you review my work.... more
Samuel Lam, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.lamfacialplastics.com

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Fat Transfer to Improve Bags Around the Eyes

Fat transfer to rejuvenate or improve the appearance of lower eyelid bags is a common procedure performed in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere in the world.  This procedure is usually performed by plastic surgeons who have experience in the specific techniques of fat transfer/grafting and are comfortable with the anatomy and aesthetics of the periocular region (i.e. the area around the eyes).  The specifics of the technique to improve the appearance of lower eyelid... more
Jaime Perez MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

www.jaimeperezmd.com

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Micro fat grafting to lower eyelids with arcus release

This is a procedure that is relatively common. Dr. Verpaele in Belgium frequently contributes in this forum and si very experienced with microfat grafting in the face.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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