Eyelid Surgery: Q&A
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I have under eye circles. (To the point where I can see my veins and like a blueish purple skin) and I have the hollows under my eyes now my questions are. 1- What needs to be done in oder to straighten everything out and fix it all? ( I remember reading somewhere that I needed injections anf laser)? 2- "What I need done", would it be considered plastic surgery? and what would the pros and cons be? 3-How much would it cost? and would the outcome always come out right?
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JessicaSmith
in Blakeslee PA
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Under Eye Hollow and Dark Circle Treatment
The lower eyelid area has a variety of treatment options. Your plastic surgeon will help guid your decision based on several factors, most importantly your specific facial anatomy and your personal goals. Non-surgical lower eyelid options included facial filler (ex. Restylane) or laser procedures. Fat injection is another option to add volume and reduce the under eye hollow. Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) may be the most expensive with higher risk as compared to non-surgical options, but...
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Darkness and hollows under eyes
There are many factors that can contribute to the darkened appearance under the eyes. Without photos it is hard to give specific recommendations. In general, loss of volume under the eyes with exposure of the boney rim around the eye can give shadows and a dark circle appearance around the eye. Using a hyaluronic acid filler such as Restylane or Juvederm can significantly improve this hollowed appearance and give a softer more youthful appearance to the eye area....
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Treatment for dark circles under the eyes
There are numerous causes for dark circles under the eyes. While lack of sleep is certainly one of them, other common causes include: pigmentation irregularities, sun exposure, visible blood vessels, stress, allergies, atopic dermatitis, pseudoherniation (outpouching) of fat from the eyelid, and heredity, to name a few. Fat can cause the appearance of dark circles, which can be corrected by fat repositioning blepharoplasty. As individuals age, skin tends to thin and...
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Lower Eyelid circles
Without photos it is hard to tell if your lower eyelid circles are just from dark skin and increased vascularity or fat pads. If there are fat pads then the best solution is surgery. If it is only dark skin, then a chemical peel will help.
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Dark circles treatment
There are two possible options: 1) under eye filler injections vs 2) lower blepharoplasty with fat transposition where the existing "bags" are moved down to fill the hollow dark circle area. The choice depends on ones individual anatomy and preference. See an oculoplastic surgeon.
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Filler Under Eyes
As the aging process takes effect, volume can be lost under eyes giving you that hollow appearance. I usually suggest 1cc of a dermal hyaluronic filler to be injected under each eye to start. We have our patients followup within 1 month to determine if full correction was made or if additional treatment is needed. Injectable fillers are an economical option if your looking for a smoother, younger looking appearance.
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It's all about volume
Our thinking of how we rejuvenate the lower lid has really changed over the last decade. Older approaches would resect skin and fat- often leaving a more hollow eye that didn't look younger. Patients with significant skin excess and protruding fat may still need some element of resection but most patients need volume to the lower lid to really create a softer more youthful look. My techniques include the use of HA fillers (juvederm, restylane) but even better long term results can be...
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Tear troughs - lower eyelid blepharoplasty and fat grafting
The best options for treating hollowing under the eyelids and deep tear troughs include:
-fat grafting (fat transplant, or fat injections) where fat is harvested from another part of your body and carefully injected to restore volume
-fat transposition blepharoplasty where fat from the lower eyelids is freed and repositioned to fill in the hollowed areas
-Cost are variable depending on which procedures you have and what method of anesthesia you choose to have
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