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What are non surgical options for reducing the bags under my eyes.

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pktrktJan 1, 2014

I am a 61 year old male :I have fat deposites under my eyes(bloated bags) other than surgery ,what can I do? What about vibration to break down the fat?(electric toothbrush)?

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Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., MD
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Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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