Are eye bags and fat deposits the same thing? Seen 3 doctors 1st doctor says its fat deposits, need lower eye lid surgery. 2nd doctor tells me eyelid surgery is no good cause later on I will have a hollow look. 3rd doctor tells me I am a good candidate for Radiesse. I have no IDEA what to do. Every had a different solution. I prefer not to have eyelid surgery cause If eyelid surgery is my solution then l definitely go with that. Don't want to spend that kind of money if it's not necessary.
Answer: Are eye bags and fat deposits the same thing? The answer to your question may seem confusing, however, the bags under
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Answer: Are eye bags and fat deposits the same thing? The answer to your question may seem confusing, however, the bags under
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January 14, 2015
Answer: Usually a combination procedure is best... From the pictures, it does appear that you have herniated fat under your eyes. A conservative reduction of that fat is necessary to improve that. A well trained surgeon will not over excise the fat, so you don't have to worry abour being hollow. In addition to reducing the fatty bags, for the best result you should have something injected into the crease underneath the bags at the same time. That way you have the best chance at a nice, smooth lower eyelid/cheek complex. We usually don't use Radiesse for this as the eyelid skin is very thin. A fat injection works nicely for this area.
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January 14, 2015
Answer: Usually a combination procedure is best... From the pictures, it does appear that you have herniated fat under your eyes. A conservative reduction of that fat is necessary to improve that. A well trained surgeon will not over excise the fat, so you don't have to worry abour being hollow. In addition to reducing the fatty bags, for the best result you should have something injected into the crease underneath the bags at the same time. That way you have the best chance at a nice, smooth lower eyelid/cheek complex. We usually don't use Radiesse for this as the eyelid skin is very thin. A fat injection works nicely for this area.
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January 21, 2015
Answer: Lower eyelid surgery for bulging fat You have gotten three opinions, two of which are valid. To answser your initial question, the fullness that you see in your lower eyelids is in fact fat. The eye floats in a bed of fat. The fat is held in place by a thin layer of tissue called the orbital septum. As we age, like all other tissue in the body, the orbital septum begins to thin and weaken, and the weight of the eyeball on top of the fat pushes the fat against a thin septum which results in lower eyelid bags, or fat herniation. The problem you have can be corrected to a point with injections of Restylane or fat. Filler injections serve to merely camouflage the hollow around the bulges by filling up the hollows of the lower eyelids. The procedure is safe and will last for over a year. Depending upon your age, lower eyelid surgery which repositions the lower eyelid fat and minimally removes the fat will yield the best long term results and will not leave you with a hollow appearance you have been told can occur.
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January 21, 2015
Answer: Lower eyelid surgery for bulging fat You have gotten three opinions, two of which are valid. To answser your initial question, the fullness that you see in your lower eyelids is in fact fat. The eye floats in a bed of fat. The fat is held in place by a thin layer of tissue called the orbital septum. As we age, like all other tissue in the body, the orbital septum begins to thin and weaken, and the weight of the eyeball on top of the fat pushes the fat against a thin septum which results in lower eyelid bags, or fat herniation. The problem you have can be corrected to a point with injections of Restylane or fat. Filler injections serve to merely camouflage the hollow around the bulges by filling up the hollows of the lower eyelids. The procedure is safe and will last for over a year. Depending upon your age, lower eyelid surgery which repositions the lower eyelid fat and minimally removes the fat will yield the best long term results and will not leave you with a hollow appearance you have been told can occur.
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January 10, 2015
Answer: Lower eyelid bags I greatly appreciate the pictures. It appears that you have some fat beneath your right lower eyelid and minimal fat below the left lower eyelid. I definitely would not recommend Radiesse or any other filler in that area. Only a physical examination would determine if surgery is appropriate.
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January 10, 2015
Answer: Lower eyelid bags I greatly appreciate the pictures. It appears that you have some fat beneath your right lower eyelid and minimal fat below the left lower eyelid. I definitely would not recommend Radiesse or any other filler in that area. Only a physical examination would determine if surgery is appropriate.
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January 9, 2015
Answer: Treatment of Lower Lid Bags Lower lid bags are typically caused by accumulation of herniated orbital fat. This condition is surgically treated with lower blepharoplasty. In patients with mild herniation, dermal fillers such as Belotero, can be used to fill around the area allowing the lower lid to appear smoother. This procedure is popular for many who wish to avoid surgery. Volume loss, causing a tear trough deformity, can also give the illusion of lower lid fullness. This condition can also be addressed non-surgically with fillers. I would not suggest using Radiesse in the lower lid region, this filler can lead to contour irregularities in this delicate area. I would suggest consultation with a board certified surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation to go over all your options, minimally invasive and surgical. Good Luck!
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January 9, 2015
Answer: Treatment of Lower Lid Bags Lower lid bags are typically caused by accumulation of herniated orbital fat. This condition is surgically treated with lower blepharoplasty. In patients with mild herniation, dermal fillers such as Belotero, can be used to fill around the area allowing the lower lid to appear smoother. This procedure is popular for many who wish to avoid surgery. Volume loss, causing a tear trough deformity, can also give the illusion of lower lid fullness. This condition can also be addressed non-surgically with fillers. I would not suggest using Radiesse in the lower lid region, this filler can lead to contour irregularities in this delicate area. I would suggest consultation with a board certified surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation to go over all your options, minimally invasive and surgical. Good Luck!
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