I am afraid of filler as I have read it can cause blindness. Any options? I made a bad decision 8 years ago to have Blepharoplasty. I had beautify eyes before but during pregnancy my eyes looked puffy. I had skin and fat removed from my upper eyelid after one month of giving birth. I regretted that I did something that I actually don't need. Before my both eyes looked the same and fullness at the top. Now my eyes look hollow and uneven. It made me look old. I am so depressed that I can't stop thinking. I have been suffering in silent and desperately want to fix this.
Answer: Upper eyelid filler after upper blepharoplasty Fat injection is unpredictable especially in an area of previous operation with reduced blood supply. Filler injection, when done with expert, is a very safe predictable treatment.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Fat grafting to eyes Thank you for your question and photos. Fat grafting is an excellent way to add volume and fix any defects that may be present on your face. The fat is taken from your own body and put through a delicate process to separate and retrieve only the best fat with the highest concentration of stem cells. I recommend you schedule an appointment with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who is experienced in fat grafting. They will assess your specific anatomy and recommend the best procedure for you. In our office, we offer 3D imaging to give our patients and accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Fat grafting to eyes Thank you for your question and photos. Fat grafting is an excellent way to add volume and fix any defects that may be present on your face. The fat is taken from your own body and put through a delicate process to separate and retrieve only the best fat with the highest concentration of stem cells. I recommend you schedule an appointment with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who is experienced in fat grafting. They will assess your specific anatomy and recommend the best procedure for you. In our office, we offer 3D imaging to give our patients and accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!
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September 11, 2018
Answer: Post upper lid bleph You have significant hollowing of the superior sulcus. Volume can be added to help with this: either filler or fat. The most dangerous risk from any filler or fat injections into the face is blindness, but that can occur with either. Filler injections are a good way to start - if you don't like the way it looks you can remove it with an injection. An HA filler in this area will usually last at least 1.5 to 2 years. Fat is more permanent, but the risk is having visible nodules. If this occurs, they need to be surgically removed.
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Answer: Post upper lid bleph You have significant hollowing of the superior sulcus. Volume can be added to help with this: either filler or fat. The most dangerous risk from any filler or fat injections into the face is blindness, but that can occur with either. Filler injections are a good way to start - if you don't like the way it looks you can remove it with an injection. An HA filler in this area will usually last at least 1.5 to 2 years. Fat is more permanent, but the risk is having visible nodules. If this occurs, they need to be surgically removed.
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September 10, 2018
Answer: Fat transfer to eyelids I am sorry to hear about your experience after surgery. I agree that you have significant hollowing of your upper eyelids due to excessive removal of fat, skin and probably some muscle. To answer your question, yes, fat transfer is safe to the upper eyelids but you need to find a surgeon who is experienced in this technique. Some fat is more appropriate than other fat for the thin eyelid skin and should be injected in a way to give natural and safe results.The downside to fat is its relative unpredictability compared to filler, and the potential risk of lumps or bumps which can be harder to treat. I would definitely re-consider filler injection to the area because it is quite effective and it is easily performed in the office and is also reversible if there is a problem (although rare).The risk of blindness is extremely rare for filler done in experienced hands (although not zero) and theoretically still exists even with fat transfer. Good luck and I hope you are able to get the results you desire.
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Answer: Fat transfer to eyelids I am sorry to hear about your experience after surgery. I agree that you have significant hollowing of your upper eyelids due to excessive removal of fat, skin and probably some muscle. To answer your question, yes, fat transfer is safe to the upper eyelids but you need to find a surgeon who is experienced in this technique. Some fat is more appropriate than other fat for the thin eyelid skin and should be injected in a way to give natural and safe results.The downside to fat is its relative unpredictability compared to filler, and the potential risk of lumps or bumps which can be harder to treat. I would definitely re-consider filler injection to the area because it is quite effective and it is easily performed in the office and is also reversible if there is a problem (although rare).The risk of blindness is extremely rare for filler done in experienced hands (although not zero) and theoretically still exists even with fat transfer. Good luck and I hope you are able to get the results you desire.
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September 10, 2018
Answer: Eyelid fat transfer Thank you for your question! You can indeed have fat transferred to your upper eyelids after blepharoplasty. This is not an uncommon finding after over-aggressive blepharoplasty with removal of the fat pockets. I find the result after fat grafting for correction to be long lasting to permanent, as opposed to fillers which carry their own inherent risks and absorption issues.
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Answer: Eyelid fat transfer Thank you for your question! You can indeed have fat transferred to your upper eyelids after blepharoplasty. This is not an uncommon finding after over-aggressive blepharoplasty with removal of the fat pockets. I find the result after fat grafting for correction to be long lasting to permanent, as opposed to fillers which carry their own inherent risks and absorption issues.
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