I'm 23 and I'd like to fill the hollowness under my eyes. I suppose that the lack of volume under the eyes (and cheeks too) causes the appearance of slight scleral show & slightly droopy outer corners. I'm wondering if a procedure like fat grafting under the eyes would additionally lift my slightly droopy outer corners and slight scleral show.
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Several factors can contribute to an aged appearance of the lower eyelid -- descent of the cheek fat, prolapse of the fat around the eye, excess skin, etc. In my opinion, based on the photos, your problem is a lack of volume at the lower eyelid/cheek junction.
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Thank you for the question. Yes it is ok for you to get fat transfer if you are a diabetic, as long as it is under control. Just let your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon know you are a diabetic. Best Wishes
When we do an autologous fat transfer, we use a "stem cell rich" form of fat that is harvested in a particular way. The harvest technique is designed to maximize the numbers of free and available mesenchymal lipid derived stem cells. These stem cells seem to improve fat graft survival and...