Through lots of research I learned proper chin implants cause about 2 mm of absorption due to the tissue adjusting to the pressure of the implant. What Id like to know is do infraorbital implants cause the same amount? And is the amount of absorption dependent on the size of the implant and skin tightness?
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January 25, 2022
Answer: Don't worry about it!
Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
The "swelling" is likely under eye fat bags that is best addressed with lower blepharoplasty but need evaluation to determine accurately. See an expert.
Optimal results in lower eyelid reshaping are almost always best achieved with a combination of bone and soft tissue procedures. Usually this means a canthoplasty and very likely spacer grafts as well. This would be particularly relevant when you have a negative cantonal till and scleral show.