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Will Hot Compresses Breakdown Fatty Tissue Under Eyelids?

asked 7 months ago by jeaniez
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 448 times
Tags: alternative, compress, hot, non surgical

My Dr tells me I have excess fatty tissue under my eyelids. He said to use hot compresses to breakdown this fatty tissue. Everything I have read in my research says the only way to deal with this is surgery. He never mentioned surgery. I don't know what to do and could use some more information.

15 answers to Will Hot Compresses Breakdown Fatty Tissue Under Eyelids?

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Will Hot Compresses Breakdown Fatty Tissue Under Eyelids?

You have stirred many answers from the expert posters. Guess the hot/warm compresses idea is something you should teach your surgeon not to offer.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Hot compresses will not break down fatty tissue

I'm afraid it's time to find another doctor. Not only will this 'solution' not help, but could potentially be harmful! Your research has served you well, surgery correction is your only viable option. Good work! Dr. H
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Hot compresses and fat reduction?

I like hot showers, and I have yet to see my love handles go away! The only way to remove fat around the eyes is to excise it.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Will heat reduce under-eye bags?

Many people believe that warm compresses can reduce swelling or edema (fluid) under the eyes. It will not influence the fat under the eyes. The best way to address lower eyelid fat pouches is with surgical blepharoplasty or in some cases they can be disguised with injectable fillers. A consultation with a cosmetic surgeon that specializes in eyelid procedures, such as an oculoplastic surgeon will be of benefit. Good luck!
Brett S. Kotlus, MD

Rochester Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Hot compresses will have no effect on fatty tissue-except to get you wet!

I can't imagine what your doctor was thinking! Hot compresses will not reduce fatty tissue under the eyes. Seaweed or cucumber facials would temporarily tighten the skin for that special event but would not improve your condition either. The only way to reduce the fatty tissue is by surgical excision OR, if the problem is that you have lost volume in your mid-cheeks which is creating the impression of bulges under the eyes, facial filler may be an alternative. You... more
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Fat pads in eyelids and appropriate treatment

I am not aware of heat helping. they can be removed. lasered , cauterized, transposed but generally surgery is needed
Jed H. Horowitz, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Hot compresses to melt fat

I do not think the hot compresses will help, the degree of heat needed to damage the fat would first damage your cornea and vision.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

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Treatment of lower eyelid fat

I ha in looking better. I have never heard of a recommendation to use hot water on eyelids to remove the fat! The only way to reduce the fat that is commonly seen in the lower lids will be to perform surgery. Sometimes fat may be redistributed or repositioned along the lower lids to fill in hollow areas below the lid margins, but more commonly excessive amounts of fat are removed by a traditional lower lid blepharoplasty. This is a prime example why second and... more
Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

www.riegercosmeticsurgery.com

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Will Hot Compresses Breakdown Fatty Tissue Under Eyelids?

No, hot compresses will have no effect on lower eyelid fatty tissue. Lower eyelid surgery is the only way to decrease eyelid fat bags.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lower eyelid surgery

As everyone agrees There must be some miscommunication here. I will bet anything if you ask your doctor again There will be a different answer. Intuitively I am sure you do that yourself. That surgery is usually performed from the inside before leaving no scar and the results are very long lasting.
Sherwood Baxt, MD

New Jersey Plastic Surgeon
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A board certified general plastic surgeons are not the only folks highly qualified to offer eyelid surgery.

No, indeed, hot compresses might burn you but they sure won't get rid of lower eyelid fat! Oculoplastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons and general plastic surgeons all offer eyelid surgery. I am bias and feel that the oculoplastic surgeons have the best training in eyelid surgery. The truth is good people are where you find them. Just be sure your surgeon is formally trained to perform eyelid surgery. By the way, you do need a new doctor. more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Fat in lower eyelids

Hot water on your lower eyelids might get you into more "hot water" than your inital complaint. Find a different board certified Plastic surgeon in your area for another opinion. Good luck
Craig Harrison, MD

Tyler Plastic Surgeon
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Surgery works, not water

See an experienced plastic surgeon. Hot water will only give you something to do or, if too hot burn you. The fat will not go away.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Hot compress instead of lower lid surgery

Your doctor does not know what he is talking about. Hot compresses will do about as much for lower lid fat as cucumber slices. Go consult with an ophthalmic plastic surgeon.
Peter T. Truong, MD

Fresno Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.facialsurgerydr.com

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Lower eyelid fat bags

That's not going to work. . .you need surgical work or at least some minor laser work. Perhaps surgery is risky for you? Below are a few reasons a surgeon may not want to perform surgery on your lower lids: 1. One or more lower eyelid surgies in the past 2. Repeated lower eyelid skin laser therapies 3. Bleeding risk 4. Scarring risk (African American or relatively dark-skinned Asian-Inidan-Persian, etc.) Hope that helps. Dr. Chase Lay more
Chase Lay, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.chaselaymd.com

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