How to Fix Hollow Upper Eyelids After Blepharoplasty?

Fat Grafting in upper eye hollows for post blepharoplasty hollowing There is a wide range of techniques, instrumentation and experience among the surgeons that perform this surgical procedure. Because of the tremendous variability in all of these factors, there is tremendous variability in fat grafting results. To perform fat grafting successfully and reproducibly a surgeon must employ careful preoperative planning, appropriate instrumentation and meticulous surgical... more

Hallowing of the periorbital area is unfortunate and often fillers whether it be fat or an injectable is really the only way to restore the volume. When an eyelid is pullled down surgical correction can be done to lift the eyelid but I think fillers is important and remember that smaller procedures over time is good here. If too much fat takes you could have lumps and bumps.

I have treated eye hollows that were genetic (not secondary to surgery) and asymmetrical with an injection of Restylane - hyaluronic acid filler. The results were awesome and long lasting and the downtime minimal for the patient. I hope you find the improvement you seek - your eyes do look very lovely even with your concerning areas.

I agree with your aesthetic impression: The hollowness of the upper lids has an aging effect on your eyes. Although not quite enough, you achieved a good improvement after your fat grafting sessions. For longevity, I would continue going the fat transfer route. I do not think that the other approaches you are proposing are of greater value. Temporary injectable fillers (i.e. Restylane) can provide you with a result. If you did not see much improvement, most likely not enough filler was... more