I had Lower Blepharoplasty and pear fat transfer about 5 months ago. After the operation I have developed dark hyperpigmentation under both eyes. I have tried Retin-A, Skinoren and Elure creams with no results. What would you recommend next? Is IPL or laser possible in this area? I have type 3 middle eastern skin. Thanks!
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September 10, 2016
Answer: This hyperpigmentation was likely present before surgery.
Dark circles under the eyes can be caused by fluid retention also know as "allergic shiners" This is more related to allergies which can compound nasal obstruction when a deviated septum is present
It may very well be that eyelid surgery to change the shape of your eyes might be helpful. However you diagnosis many or may not be correct. Also it is critically important that your potential surgeon truly understands you concerns.
It is not unusual to have this happen after lower eyelid surgery and there are things you can do that can help...massage and night taping are the most benign things to do and do help a lot and in some patients it can take awhile. But is severe cases I do send my patients to an opthamologist and...