Can fat grafting (or fillers) under my eyes slightly lift their outer corners?

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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.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Fillers, fat, lasers, microneedling/prp helps this area.  I suggest seeing a cosmetic dermatologist with experience.  Best, Dr. Emer.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

Without photos it is hard to recommend a procedure.  If you have some hollowing, then filler should help.  Filler placed toward the lateral part of the lid can help to support the lid, and may even raise it up some.  Before doing fat try some filler to see if you can achieve the look you want with extra volume.

Curtis Perry, MD · Answer

Fat grafting also called fat transfer can certainly be used to improve hollowness under eyes. Results look and feel completely natural and last for many years. A careful exam would need to be done to determine if the added volume under the eye would help support the lower lid and corner or not.

Jeffrey Marvel, MD · Answer

I would think it would definitely correct the hollowness, but I doubt it would change the rounding of the eyelid along the lateral aspect.  I have seen fat transfer improve scleral show.  You should post photos inorder to get  a better idea.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

Without photos it is tough but you may need to have your lower eyelids tightened with a canthopexy and then at the same time maybe do some conservative fat gr5afting to your  lower lids.l

Can fat grafting (or fillers) under my eyes slightly lift their outer corners?

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