15 Year Old - Fat Transfer for Dark Circles/Under Eye Hollows?

Question

I'm 15 years old but can't wait anymore. I have dark circles that are sunken in and hallow, and I have lines and milia. No amount of sleep/makeup hides them. I have very deep hallow under my eyes, which I have noticed in my dad/aunt but they have no darkness. I've had them since I was very young and I really want to get rid of them. I've heard fat transfer can do it. I'm really interested in that.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

you should see a boardcertified oculoplastic or plastic surgeon who has a great experience in correction of hollow lower eyelids. Fat injections may be very visible as unsightly lumps that could be hard to correct. You could have a treatment for a condition that you don't like, only to find out that you start seeing a mutitude of doctors who try to correct a poor result from a treatment. You may need your face to mature a few more years before a plastic surgeon is willing to operate. Occasionally, a filler such as Restylane might be tried, but nothing is risk-free.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question!  I suggest waiting until you are at least 18 years old for any cosmetic surgery.  You will have a very hard time finding a surgeon that will operate on you being so young.  Best of luck!Dr Dhaval Patel Double Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicago Hoffman EstatesOak Brook

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Fat transfer is a very effective method to improve contour deformities in many areas.  The lower eyelid/cheek junction is an appropriate area for fat transfer.  Your age on the other hand is NOT appropriate for cosmetic surgery.

	Dr. ES

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend a finer and reversible filler for the under eyes hollows (tear troughs), namely Restylane.  The eyelid skin is very thin and the fat can show through and it is practically irreversible.

	Dr Taban

Frank P. Fechner, MD · Answer

Fat injections is a powerful treatment option for tear trough hollows.

	Nonetheless, I would recommend to hold off with fat grafting, primarily because of your age.

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