Would you recommend fat repositioning or fat removal with fat grafting for my lower blepharoplasty? (photo)

March 2, 2025
Asked By:Dt12344 in Los Angeles, California

I’ve a lot of research on lower blepharoplasty and have had one consult so far. The first doctor recommended fat removal (with fat transfer(transconjuntival) He suggested a skin pinch but I’m afraid of eyelid retraction or having any change to the shape of my eyes so suggested a tca peel (ZO 30%) as an alternative. My question is, I’ve read that the “new way” for lower blepharoplasty is to reposition the fat and not remove it. That it has a better blood supply . However I’ve also read that the fat can migrate back to where it came from? On the flip side, I know a lot of the fat with a transfer can be absorbed back into the body and there are also risks of it being lumpy. Does someone with a higher metabolism run the risk of more fat being absorbed? I just keep going back and forth what the right approach is? Looking at my eyes, which technique would you use? My concerns are the hollowness below the fat pads and the redness. Also, does one technique last longer than the other? Thanks!

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March 17, 2025

Answer: Less is more.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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March 17, 2025

Answer: Less is more.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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March 25, 2025

Answer: Mixture of procedures

Oliver Chang, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 25, 2025

Answer: Mixture of procedures

Oliver Chang, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 17, 2025

Answer: Plastic Surgeon Preference: I prefer fat grafting

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 17, 2025

Answer: Plastic Surgeon Preference: I prefer fat grafting

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 17, 2025

Answer: Fat repositioning

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 17, 2025

Answer: Fat repositioning

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 17, 2025

Answer: Fat repositioning or fat removal with fat grafting for my lower blepharoplasty?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 17, 2025

Answer: Fat repositioning or fat removal with fat grafting for my lower blepharoplasty?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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