I had transconjunctival lower eyelid blepharoplasty 1 yr 1/2 ago with fat repositioning.I was extremely happy with results. My bags were gone. I had restylane to fill in the under eye hollows 6 months ago, no bags.I ended up with small lumps so I had it dissolved. A few weeks ago my bags returned! Is this common to return so soon after surgery? Would another lower bleph resolve this?It's so discouraging. I spent all my savings on the surgery and the bags are back looking the same. Thank you!
May 1, 2015
Answer: Blepharoplasty Yes that is unusual but not toally unexpected. It is why I am not a big fan of fat transposition especially through the transconjunctival approach. With fat transposition there is no effective scarring of the orbital septum which acts to secure the infraorbital fat inside of the orbit. You may need a repeat procedure unfortunately .
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May 1, 2015
Answer: Blepharoplasty Yes that is unusual but not toally unexpected. It is why I am not a big fan of fat transposition especially through the transconjunctival approach. With fat transposition there is no effective scarring of the orbital septum which acts to secure the infraorbital fat inside of the orbit. You may need a repeat procedure unfortunately .
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May 1, 2015
Answer: Under eye bags are back The fat repositioning procedure you had is often unsuccessful. For a short time the fat stays where it has been repositioned (below the muscle at the bony rim below the eye) but it can loosen and return to it's original position. A fat repositioning procedure is reserved for individuals that have a prominent tear trough but you would be better served, in my opinion, with the standard transconjunctival fat removal Blepharoplasty. This is what you need now which will permanently eliminate the under eye bags.
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May 1, 2015
Answer: Under eye bags are back The fat repositioning procedure you had is often unsuccessful. For a short time the fat stays where it has been repositioned (below the muscle at the bony rim below the eye) but it can loosen and return to it's original position. A fat repositioning procedure is reserved for individuals that have a prominent tear trough but you would be better served, in my opinion, with the standard transconjunctival fat removal Blepharoplasty. This is what you need now which will permanently eliminate the under eye bags.
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