Dr. Seckel's open composite fat grafting vs. standard fat injections

September 23, 2012
Asked By:Riz1980

Hi Guys,   I'm 29 and have had severe under eye hollows/dark circles since childhood. I had some fillers recently from an oculoplastic surgeon and ended up having significant tyndal effect, so i've been put off the fillers. I want a more permanent solution using fat. I've read a lot about normal fat injections and i know there is a significant risk of lumpiness/uneveness, but what really bothers me is that the results only last 3 years or so. I've been reading about Dr. Brook Seckel's procedure (The Arcus Marginalis Release with Fat Repositioning), where he makes an incision inside the inner eyelid using a laser and places an  intact 'chunk' of fat into the hollow depression. I believe the shape of the fat is carved to fit the depression under each eye, which basically prevents lumpiness, as the fat is smooth before being inserted. Most importantly, because the fat is in a solid piece, the survival is incredibly high and totally predictable.   To an average Jo like me, this sounds  like a far superior technique to fat injections. Am i missing something here ? Has anyone had this procedure with Dr. Seckel ? Any other info. on this procedure would be appreciated. Thanks guys.   Link to the procedure : http://drseckel.com/surgical-procedures/result-oriented-removal-of-dark-circles-under-the-eyes/

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Answer: Transconjunctival blepharoplasty with fat repositioning

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Answer: Transconjunctival blepharoplasty with fat repositioning

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October 8, 2012

Answer: Open Composite Fat Grafting For Dark Circles Is Not Injection or Repositioning

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Answer: Fat Transposition and Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty

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