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I had a fat transfer about 3 yrs ago. I now have a yellow circle under my left eye which I try to hide with make up (Photo)

USDT070848Aug 6, 2016
My own fat was injected under both eyes, one eye ha a yellow vircle under it. Can that be fixed? Will it ever go away?

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Dr. Ankur Mehta, MD
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Dr. Curtis Perry, MD
Dr. Curtis Perry, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 7, 2016
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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 7, 2016
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Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 7, 2016
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