I have been doing fat injections (fat transfer) for close to 10 years around the eyes and unfortunately, a large part of my practice involves correcting bad fat transfer. There are several reasons why you might have noticeable lumpiness under your eyes after fat transfer. The two most likely reasons... more
Lumps after upper and lower eyelid fat injections
I had fat injections to upper and lower eyelids (for hollow eyes) in the middle of December. A week afterward, I noticed lumps forming which have not entirely gone way. The improvement on the upper eyelids and brows is minimal. The doctor said I need a second injection scheduled for the beginning of April, even though he origianlly said to wait 6 months. I am concerned about possible injuries, smoothness, and spending a lot of money for minimal results. What are your thoughts?
4 answers to “Lumps after upper and lower eyelid...”
A: Don't make the same mistake twice
Sandye, If you had problems with your first surgery, I would be cautious about having another similar procedure. It would be best to wait as you had originally planned to let all the swelling resolve and the tissues settle. Also, if you are concerned, it may be best to get a second opinion. Good luck.
A: Lumpiness from injection
If you have permanent lumpiness from the first procedure, it is possible that another round of injection might not only not fix the problem, but could possibly make it worse. No doubt your doctor has gone over that with you, and is a board certified plastic surgeon familiar with eyelid surgery, and treating... more
A: Visible lumps common after fat or filler injections for hollow eyes or dark circles
Sandye, I do not inject fat or fillers around the eyes because visible lumps beneath the eyelid skin and permanent discoloration happens with an alarming frequency. Check previous questions about filler injections around the eyes and fat injection eye problems on Realself and the internet-it should give you... more
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12 Feb 2009
Thank you SO much for your responses. I went to a different plastic surgeon for a second opinion and he totally agrees with you and says it will take 3 to 4 months to heal before he can address it. I canceled any futrther work by the plastic surgeon who did the fat injections. I am afraid he will do this to someone else but my Husband says I can be sued if I say anything.