Will Fat Transfer Help to Improve Under Eyes Skin?

I had taken couple of laser sessions under eyes around 6 to 9 months back for dark circle reduction (last was ~6mns back, taken 7 sessions). I have got fat atrophy, skin is loose, hollowed (in-fact puffy) and rough.I want to go for fat transfer under eyes! I have few ques 1) Which area harvested fat should used for lower eyelid filling (Abdomen, butt or Inner thigh) and why? 2) How much fat finally survives? 3) I was suggested for 2 stages fat transfer, what should be minimum time gap b/w proc

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Fat Grafting not Fat Injection is best for Hollow Dark Circles Under Eyes

Thank you for your question. Transconjunctival Arcus Marginalis Release and Open Fat Grafting is the best technique to correct Dark Circles Under the Eyes caused by Hollow Eyes. Unlike Fat Injection Transfer, The Open Fat Grafting Technique puts the Fat where it can do the most good and survival of an open graft is better. Also there is only 1 session. To answer your questions: I use Fat From the Pubic Region under the hair because the fat is firmer, survival is better, and... more

Fat transfer below eyes

Fat transfer in the high cheek/lower eyelid area is a nice option. When patients ask which area should the fat come from a good rule of thumb is the area where you first notice fat accumulation and the one that is hardest to get rid of. The amount of fat that survives is dependent on technique and what is added with the fat, for example PRP (platelet rich plasma)

Fat Transfer Can Improve Lower Eyelid Hollowing from Fat Atrophy

Great Questions - you obviously have researched this subject and have given it considerable thought. Dark circles caused by shadowing from fat atrophy depression can be improved with fat transfer and is a good technique if done by experienced plastic surgeons..As long as your weight is stable then the donor site is less important. If you are planning on a significant weight change then this is not your best option. You could minimize problems theoretically by choosing a donor... more

Fat transfer below eyes

To answer your questions in order you sound you like you would be a good candidate for fat transfer and the complaints you are discussing should show marked improvement. As far as where you harvest the fat from is subjective from patient to patient depending on skin tone, areas of excess fat etc. It does not matter for the transfer where the fat comes from. You want to remove it from the best area for higher patient satisfaction. How much fat survives depends on the technique of the ... more

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Fat transfer to eyelid hollows

Fat transfer to hollow areas of the face, including upper cheek and lower eyelid hollow junction is great, although another great option is lower eyelid fat transposition if you are a candidate for it. The area of fat harvesting (abdomen, thigh) does not matter as long as there is good fat there. Fat transfer is unpredictable, but generally 50-70% of the fat transfer survive over the next 3 months after injection, after which they are permanent.