Buccal Fat Transfer into Under Eyes? (Photo)

Question

I’m 36 and have banana roll creases under my eyes that won’t go away with c02 laser or other lasers over last 5 years. I hwant to do a fat transfer (as no one will do surgery on me yet) and wondering if I can do a buccal fat removal and use it under my eyes.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

It doesn't appear that you have significant eyebags. The extra skin can be removed with a skin pinch blepharoplasty. Simultaneously fat can be grafted to your lower eyes but I prefer fat from the abdomen.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

I don't recommend this. Buccal fat is a different kind of fat than what I would want to use under the eyes.  There are lots of other places to get better materials.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is impossible to give you good advice based on these photos. Very likely that combination of transconjuctival lower blepharoplasty and periorbital fat grafting should be considered.

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