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Can You Perform Blepharoplasty for Hollow Lower Eyelids?

asked 5 months ago by rupertfox20
Latest answer by A.J. Amadi, MD
Question viewed 118 times
Tags: lower eyelids, candidate, hollowness

Can you perform Blepharoplasty for hollow lower eyelids to pull the skin upward?

8 answers to Can You Perform Blepharoplasty for Hollow Lower Eyelids?

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Many techniques available

There are many different options available for this problem, some temporary [fillers] others permanent [blepharoplasty with reposition of fat or fat grafting]. Different surgeons may have different recommendations depending on their experience and comfort with one technique or another. Best of luck
A.J. Amadi, MD

Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Treating hollow lower eyelids

Lower eyelid hollowness is best addressed by improving the overall volume in the area. This usually involves either a skin filler injection (such as restylane) or facial fat grafting. This usually produces a natural, non-operated appearance given that tissue isn't being removed.
Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Hollow eyes, blepharoplasty

Hollow eyes can be augmented with fat grafting and fillers such as restylane. In certain cases patients can benefit from conservative blepharoplasty with fat preservation and or repositioning. Selphyl which involves injecting platelet rich plasma is also helpful in treating hollow eyes.
Philip Solomon, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.solomonfacialplastic.com

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Surgery on hollow lower eyelids.

A photo would be helpful to evaluate your lids but in general yes you can do surgery on hollow lower lids. The type of surgery is the real question. If the hollow is due to lack of fat then perhaps only skin needs removal. If the hollow is due to a fat pad bulge, then the fat pad can be removed or repositioned to minimize the hollowing. Pulling the skin upward on the lower lids must be done carefully and the lid supported in various ways to prevent retraction and... more
Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Hollow lower lids

You can have surgery on hollow lower lids if there is excess skin or distinct fat bulges. It is very important that you see a surgeon who has lots of experience on lower lid surgery and can discuss exactly what you are looking for and where potential problems may exist. I generally do not recommend trying to correct lower lid hollows with fillers unless the hollow area is overlying bone.
Andrea Nowonty Hass, MD

Palm Beach Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.hassplasticsurgery.com

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Can You Perform Blepharoplasty for Hollow Lower Eyelids?

Yes you can. The main question to ask would be is this the best operation for you?
Sam Goldberger, MD

Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.neweyelids.com

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Blepharoplasty

In a word , yes. If the lids are "hollow" I would only remove the excess skin and not remove any fat. A good picture would help to see what is needed.
Walter D. Gracia, MD

Arlington Plastic Surgeon
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Eyelid surgery for eyelid hollows.

Eyelid surgery for eyelid hollows will only be improved with filling the hollow. This can be done with a blepharoplasty or fillers to fill the hollow such as Juvederm or Radiesse.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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