How long will fat transfer for under eye hollows last?

It should last forever if proper technique was used and it had a good "take." I suggest speaking to your surgeon if you are concerned.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Fat transfer to the lower lids should last many years.  About 50% of the fat initially injected will resorb.  What remains should then last a long time.  It is  a tricky area to do fat transfer, so make sure you go to someone who has a lot or experience with this.  

Whatever fat that takes after fat transfer to the face or eyes should last as long as any other fat that you already have in your face.  Nothing is permanent as aging continues but it is long term.

Kim2000,The effects of fat transfer are permanent. However, all fat dissipates over time. I would expect you would not need additional fat for at least 10 years.A less expensive option would to place Restylane in the tear trough but that typically only lasts one year.Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions.I hope this was helpful,Dr. Daniel BarrettPlastic SurgeryBeverly Hills, CA

 Eyelid fat transfer results can be variable depending on technique and your eyelid anatomy.  There is a certain amount of fat atrophy after surgery but usually approximately 50 to 60% will remain.  It is possible to need a second procedure for optimal results.  However, it will last longer than any filler and patients are often quite pleased. I would suggest a consultation with a specialist Who is familiar  with the technique. 

Structural fat grafting is a procedure in which small amounts (less than 0.1 cc at a time) of fat are carefully introduced in a series of discrete layers to gradually 'build' new soft tissue structure. As there is space between each micrograft, new blood vessels are able to grow into the grafted fat, allowing it to persist indefinitely. If this process of blood vessel ingrowth (neovascularization) does not occur, then the transferred fat cannot truly be considered a 'graft' and is instead just another temporary 'soft tissue filler' that is broken down and reabsorbed over several weeks. Fat grafting requires specialized training and specialized surgical instruments, as well as patience and meticulous attention to detail on the part of the surgeon. When performed properly, permanent and natural-appearing aesthetic enhancements can be achieved.Because the lower lid tissues tend to be quite thin, a conservative approach is an absolute necessity for fat grafting of this area. If one overfills the lower lid /cheek junction, and most of the fat persists, then the patient ends up with unnatural fullness that needs to be corrected.

Kim,  a fat transfter (or fat grafting) is potentially the longest lasting filler.  The body will reabsorb about 50% to 65% of the fat.  The remaining fat will ususally stay in place.   

Thank you for your question and if the fat takes it should last forever and may even grow if you gain weightDr Corbin

Dr Corbin is exactly right, if the fat stays it will be there for decades and may grow, the problem is that if for whatever reason the fat doesn't  take evenly or there is a problem or it is lumpy it is VERY difficult to remove or modify.  I tell people that restylane lasts at least 2 years under the eyes and have not been disappointed. I have seen it go up to 4 years. Playing the odds you would do restylane as you can modify it and it lasts a long time.