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How Will Fraxel Affect Fat Lump Under my Eye?
asked 1 year ago by Mathilda
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 189 times
Tags: under eyes, fat, lumps
1 yea ago I had a fat graft to my upper cheek/cheekbone area and this created a firm lump in the tear through under one eye. The lump is 1 cm long and thin. Apart from this, the elevation of my cheekbone area has created wrinkles under my eyes - the skin has become a lot looser here after the procedure and this has created wrinkles even whenI dont smile. Will fraxel/fractional laser possibly dissolve the lump and can it tighten the skin under my eyes?
3 answers to How Will Fraxel Affect Fat Lump Under my Eye?
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Fraxel laser will not shrink a fat lump from fat injections
Fraxel Restore and Fraxel Repair will not cause fat atrophy or thinning. They are great lasers for dermal collagen remodeling, and can help superficial lines, pigment and scarring. The subcutaneous tissue is too deep and the Fraxel will not target the fat tissue preferentially.
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Fraxel won't effect fat lump
Greetings Mathilda~
Fraxel is great for treating pigment irregularities and improving texture but you won't get any fat dissolving...in selected areas or otherwise. Fine lines and crows feet may improve as well as other lines around the eyes and possibly some very minimal tightening. I would agree with Dr. Barach about seeing a board certified plastic surgeon that also offers laser treatments...then you could explore and figure out your best options for...
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Fraxel might help, but can't be certain
If the cause is scarring in the skin fraxel might improve it....if the lump is fat under the skin then it probably won't .
you are not likely to get any tightening of the skin. excising the area may be a reasonable option to consider. suggest you see a board certified plastic surgeon that can offer nonsurgical options like fraxel, as well as surgical options. after examing you the choices can be discussed and the best course of action chosen.
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