Surgery Possible to Remedy Recessed Eyeballs?

January 15, 2024
Asked By:Laragetic2323 in Kilsby, England, United Kingdom

I had a serious illness which caused me to lose a lot of adipose tissue rapidly, including behind the eyeballs. This has caused my eyeballs to recess back and appear much smaller. Is it possible to insert an orbital implant behind the eyeball, to enhance the volume behind the eyes and thus the projection of the eyes? I understand this area is extremely risk, however, once done it would allow for a degree of permanence and removes risk of blood vessel penetration that fat transfer would entail.

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January 16, 2024

Answer: Recessed eyeballs

Randal Haworth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 16, 2024

Answer: Recessed eyeballs

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January 21, 2024

Answer: Treatment of enophthalmos

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Answer: Treatment of enophthalmos

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