Best Option for Under Eye Hollows of Patient W/ Rare Defective Collagen Disease?

Though still relatively young (mid 40's),dealing w/ a rare genetic disease (severe form 'Classic' Ehlers Danlos Syndrome), coupled w/ several yrs of adv. Degenerative Spine Disease, has left me quite literally, looking as if death has warmed me over a few times... Despite everything, a most disturbing aspect is how 'sick' I now look. Overall, while I have minimal wrinkling, the sunken, hollow under eye area is of the most concern. What (affordable) options are there w/ such a collagen defect?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Gem615 in Surprise, AZ

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I would be exceedingly careful with this.

EDS is a very tough disease. I would be very concerned that a well meaning surgeon could cause harm to you in an effort to help your appearance. All patients with any form of Ehlers Danlos have abnormalities of healing due to the nature of the syndrome. Any ethical cosmetic surgeon should have grave concerns with the treatment you are seeking. To put things into prespective, I deal with many individuals with thin lower eyelids who have recieved filler for their lower... more