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How to Fix Hollow Upper Eyelids After Blepharoplasty?

Hi. I had upper Blepharoplasty surgery back in Jan 08. The dr was supposed to just make my right eye look more symmetrical to my left. Instead, he removed way too much fat. My eyes look and feel hollow, strained, and tired. last year, I tried Fat injections twice, but I lost most of the fat after 1 month. Recently I tried Restylane and I don't see much of a difference with that either. Has anyone have experience with Pearl Fat Grafting or Dermis grafting? I'm considering seeing a doctor, anyone who thinks they can help.

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Hollowness after Blepharoplasty

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.

Cynthia Boxrud, MD

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Santa Monica Oculoplastic Surgeon

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Fat Grafting for Eye Hollows

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

Michael Law, MD

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Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Fill eye hollows

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.

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Consider Further Fat Grafting for Upper Eyelid Hollows ...

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

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Comments (2)

NellG
3 months ago

Agree, your eyes look amazing and unique now!

inie
3 months ago

I LOVE YOUR EYES how they are now. I just had an upper bleph and am totally unsatisfied with the results. I wish mine would look like yours...

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