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How Do I Get Rid of Upper Eyelid Fat?

asked 3 years ago by yoyosa in cupertino, CA
Latest answer by Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Question viewed 3,819 times
Tags: eyelids, upper eyelids, fat reduction

4 answers to How Do I Get Rid of Upper Eyelid Fat?

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Upper blepharoplasty to get rid of upper eyelid fat and loose skin

The plastic surgery procedure to remove upper eyelid fat and loose skin or hooding of the eyelids is called an upper blepharoplasty. The upper blepharoplasty can be done with a scalpel although a modern approach uses the laser blepharoplasty to remove upper eyelid aft and loose skin. The operation is fairly simple and straight forward if done by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. Recovery is not painful and usually consists of time for swelling and bruising to go away.... more
Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

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Blepharoplasty for upper eyelid fullness

Surgical blepharoplasty - or eyelid surgery - is a surgical excision of the excess skin of the upper eyelid. Sometimes small amounts of fat are also removed from the upper eyelids - but carefully so as not to leave the upper eyelids too thin or hollow. Eyelid surgery can be done in the office under local anesthesia. The recovery is about 5-7 days. Sometimes blepharoplasty is combined with laser skin resurfacing or chemical peel to tighten skin and smooth wrinkles and lines....
Elizabeth F. Rostan, MD

Charlotte Dermatologist

www.charlotteskinandlaser.com

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Due to the delicate anatomy in this area, we generally...

Due to the delicate anatomy in this area, we generally advise a surgical approach to fat removal. Non surgical methods such as mesotherapy are dangerous around the eye and should generally be avoided.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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You need a blepharoplasty (or, eyelid surgery) with a...

You need a blepharoplasty (or, eyelid surgery) with a conservative fat excision. Nothing else will get rid of the extra fat from the upper eyelid.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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