Can a fat sack under an eye be drained? (photo)

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I'm thinking of a syringe sucking out some of the fat. I am a little worried about taking out the entire sack due to hollowness. Can this be done?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

I am not sure if someone have tried something like that but there is no information about it in plastic surgery literature? The most precise and balanced result is achieved using one of lower blepharoplasty techniques, depending of the presented problem. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in this field, is recommended. Good luck.

C. Blake Perry, MD · Answer

There are two options to deal with fat under the eyes. From a non-surgical standpoint, you can try to add volume (filler) in the tear trough to camouflage the fat bag. The filler is not permanent but can be done the same day in the office. The more permanent solution is to perform a lower eyelid blepharoplasty with fat transposition. This will remove the bag but also avoid hollowness following surgery. Best to see an eyelid expert for an in person consultation.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There are many things you can do to treat under eye bags, but a combination approach with nonsurgical treatments would give the most improvement: fillers (Belotero, Juvederm Volbella), lasers (Fraxel/CO2), Renuvion (J-Plasma), microneedling/PRP, Cosmelan peels and stem cells. A surgical option to remove skin and/or fat might be the best solution long-term. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to see what is best for you and your goals. Best, Dr. Emer.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Fillers are often used to disguise under eye bags.  This non surgical option uses volume to improve contour irregularities.  For a more permanent solution you can consider lower blepharoplasty surgery which will remove excess fat and skin.  I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss what is right for you.

Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD (retired) · Answer

I am not a strong believer in using fillers because these are all going to disappear sooner than later.  There also s no guarantee that you will not have irregular lumpy areas under the eyelid skin, which happens to be the thinnest skin that we have on our body, by the way. Irregularities show through the skin very easily.  My strong preference is to perform a lower eyelid  fat pocket thinning with a reset of location, either by itself or with a mid cheek lift performed as well.  Have a qualified Plastic Surgeon in your area consult with you about this.  Ask your questions, and good luck to  you.KFrank Rieger M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon

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