Sunken, hollow eyelid due to trauma. Can this be fixed permanently by surgery? (Photo)

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I am 48 year old female. My right upper eyelid does not have the proper support provided by the fatty tissue due to a trauma 20 years ago. The lack of fat deprives the upper eyelid of the volumes necessary for the overall harmony of my face. My question is instead of temporarily injections into the eyelid, can this condition be fixed by surgery permanently? Thank you for answering my question.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

C. Blake Perry, MD · Answer

Upper eyelid hollows can be improved with fat grafting, fat transposition, or fillers. Fat transposition involves making an incision in the upper lid and moving your nasal fat pad to add additional volume. An in person consultation is necessary to determine the best course of action.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

It is possible to fix it with fat transfer to the area - of course, it needs to be correctly performed by a board certified plastic surgeon.

I hope this helps,
best of luck !

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