Uneven under eye bag/excess fat while smiling (Photo)

March 19, 2018
Asked By:melc86 in Long Beach, CA

I have uneven under eye area when I smile - one side forms a much bigger "pad" than the other side, which has caused that side to develop much deeper tear trough wrinkles than the other side. When I'm not smiling both sides look normal and even. I'm concerned that it's just going to get worse as I age. Concerned with hollowness if go under the knife to remove it. I'm also thinking of getting some kind of facial filler (I'm in my early 30s) so not sure how that will affect things.

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March 20, 2018

Answer: Treating Eye Bags? Fillers or surgery

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 20, 2018

Answer: Treating Eye Bags? Fillers or surgery

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 21, 2018

Answer: Under eye concerns

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 21, 2018

Answer: Under eye concerns

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 20, 2018

Answer: You don't have under eye bags here.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 20, 2018

Answer: You don't have under eye bags here.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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March 20, 2018

Answer: Improving Under Eye with Fillers (Belotero, Volbella, Restylane Silk), Fraxel, Microneedling/PRP

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Answer: Improving Under Eye with Fillers (Belotero, Volbella, Restylane Silk), Fraxel, Microneedling/PRP

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