Fat Grafting Candidate With Extremely Thin Skin Under Eye?

November 2, 2011
Asked By:Beckboo in Newport Beach, CA

I have fair, thin and translucent skin under my eye, but have hollowing I would like to fix with fat grafting. Is it possible to have a good outcome in someone with super thin skin. Will the fat show through my see through skin?

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Answer: Fat Grafting is best option for Hollow Eye and Thin Skin

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November 9, 2011

Answer: Fat grafting for the under-eye area with thin skin

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November 9, 2011

Answer: Fat grafting for the under-eye area with thin skin

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Well-performed Injectable Filler treatments may be employed to reduce the appearance of lower eyelid hollowing.

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Well-performed Injectable Filler treatments may be employed to reduce the appearance of lower eyelid hollowing.

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