How to Fix Under Eye Fat That is Protruding After Surgery?

I had eye surgery three years ago where the docter added extra fat under my eye but it is protruding out under one eye. He said he would fix it with surgery for free however he has never done this so could not guarantee it would work. It is very noticable and I need it taken care of. Are there any recommendations for surgeons in the Austin Texas area?

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Irregularity after fat transfer can be corrected

Hi there, Fat transfer irregularity occurs either because the fat was injected more superficially than intended, or a larger than ideal quantity was deposited into a single area. These complications are forunately rare for experienced fat transfer surgeons, but can still happen. In my practice, I have seen several patients referred in for this type of problem. Non surgical treatments such as injection with steroids or 5FU can provide a percentage improvement, but... more

Visible lump below eyelid after fat graft injection

The eyelid tends to heal well and incisions are generally barely visible. If sufficiently prominent, it may be worth the effort to achieve correction of the visible lump.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Fat in the lower lid

You had fat grafted at the time of surgery. The fat can be removed surgically either through an external incision or incision inside the lid "TRANSCONJUNCTIVAL) With fat grafting the success in removing it is more than with injected fat. Injected fat goes in every direction. Grafted fat stays where it is.