Will Hot Compresses Breakdown Fatty Tissue Under Eyelids?

Many people believe that warm compresses can reduce swelling or edema (fluid) under the eyes.  It will not influence the fat under the eyes.  The best way to address lower eyelid fat pouches is with surgical blepharoplasty or in some cases they can be disguised with injectable fillers. A consultation with a cosmetic surgeon that specializes in eyelid procedures, such as an oculoplastic surgeon will be of benefit. Good luck! 

Hot compresses will not help and temporarily may cause edema making your appearance even worse for a few hours. Although blepharoplasty surgery is the only treatment that is long lasting there are a few things you can do that are of temporary help. Make sure you have an exam to make sure that you do not have weak eye muscles, ptosis, as your cause by an exam by a board certified specialist. Lower lids: Ceramide creams for the lower lids which in minutes as they dry the clear membrane tightens the lower lid skin minimizing bags and wrinkles. This lasts from 4-8 hrs and can be reapplied as needed. Radiofrequency, laser and peels tighten the skin with minimal downtime. Fillers for fat transfer #lipoinjection, to the lower lid to fill in the cheek-lid depression that casts shadows also helps many.For the upper lids, Botox in the crows feet area just below the brow will gently lift the lateral brow and lift a bit of the hooding on the side of your eye. This lasts about 3-4 months. Make sure you go to an expert injector associated with a Plastic Surgeon, Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dermatologist, or Ophthalmologist skilled in injections. #EyelidFatFix#NonSurgicalEyelidFatFix

The amount of fat around your eyes will not decrease by applying hot compresses. The only thing that this may help is to reduce any swelling (caused by trapped fluids) that could exist in the area.

It's unusual that your surgeon would suggest this, since it is not effective and could be very dangerous. Not only do you run the risk of serious burns, you probably won't do anything to help "break down" the fat there.To remove fatty deposits in this delicate area, surgery is your only option.

i am not aware of heat helping.   they can be removed.  lasered , cauterized, transposed but generally surgery is needed

I'm afraid it's time to find another doctor. Not only will this 'solution' not help, but could potentially be harmful! Your research has served you well, surgery correction is your only viable option. Good work! Dr. H

No, indeed, hot compresses might burn you but they sure won't get rid of lower eyelid fat!  Oculoplastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons and general plastic surgeons all offer eyelid surgery.  I am bias and feel that the oculoplastic surgeons have the best training in eyelid surgery.  The truth is good people are where you find them.  Just be sure your surgeon is formally trained to perform eyelid surgery.  By the way, you do need a new doctor.

I can't imagine what your doctor was thinking!  Hot compresses will not reduce fatty tissue under the eyes.  Seaweed or cucumber facials would temporarily tighten the skin for that special event but would not improve your condition either.  The only way to reduce the fatty tissue is by surgical excision OR, if the problem is that you have lost volume in your mid-cheeks which is creating the impression of bulges under the eyes, facial filler may be an alternative.  You need a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can make a recommendation for you and discuss options. 

You have stirred many answers from the expert posters. Guess the hot/warm compresses idea is something you should teach your surgeon not to offer. 

I like hot showers, and I have yet to see my love handles go away!  The only way to remove fat around the eyes is to excise it.