I had transconjunctival-blepharoplasty 13 years ago and I've been very happy with my results, even though the right eye was still a bit puffy the surgeon said he couldn't take any more fat out from that eye. But this past week, I notice a the right eye ONLY seems more puffy again. I thought it was allergies and have been taking allergy medication for the last few days, but it hasn't helped. Is it possible for fat to come back to the lower lids?
March 27, 2015
Answer: Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty The fat compartments that surround your eye do not fluctuate with changes in weight, and when removed, do not "grow back". Given your satisfaction with your transconjunctival blepharoplasty 10 years ago, orbital fat protrusion was likely to have been a prominent feature and was appropriately addressed by the procedure. The photos appear to show a deflation and descent of the cheeks, which can be expected as part of the aging process. A combination of volume addition and a cheek lift is most likely to address these changes you see at this time.
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March 27, 2015
Answer: Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty The fat compartments that surround your eye do not fluctuate with changes in weight, and when removed, do not "grow back". Given your satisfaction with your transconjunctival blepharoplasty 10 years ago, orbital fat protrusion was likely to have been a prominent feature and was appropriately addressed by the procedure. The photos appear to show a deflation and descent of the cheeks, which can be expected as part of the aging process. A combination of volume addition and a cheek lift is most likely to address these changes you see at this time.
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March 27, 2015
Answer: Can eyelid fat come back after a lower eyelid blepharoplasty? Yes, it can protrude forward again after a prior blepharoplasty. I generally tell my patients they get 10 or more years of improvement from a lower eyelid "fat" blepharoplasty. This is not to say that your situation is specifically fat as it could be swelling. The lower eyelid-cheek junction is an area that I call the sponges of the face as this area is prone to swelling and fluid retention. You could try temporarily prep-h to the area (not in the eye though). If you sleep more on your right side it can swell more on that side as well. If this is indeed fat then your appearance could be improved by a repeat lower eyelid transconjunctival blepharoplasty. Best regards.
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March 27, 2015
Answer: Can eyelid fat come back after a lower eyelid blepharoplasty? Yes, it can protrude forward again after a prior blepharoplasty. I generally tell my patients they get 10 or more years of improvement from a lower eyelid "fat" blepharoplasty. This is not to say that your situation is specifically fat as it could be swelling. The lower eyelid-cheek junction is an area that I call the sponges of the face as this area is prone to swelling and fluid retention. You could try temporarily prep-h to the area (not in the eye though). If you sleep more on your right side it can swell more on that side as well. If this is indeed fat then your appearance could be improved by a repeat lower eyelid transconjunctival blepharoplasty. Best regards.
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