Pocket of fat/excess skin on the outside of my upper eyelid? (Photo)

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I have this pocket of fat/excess skin in the outer corners of my upper eyes. This may very well be genetic, but I’m looking to remove them or at maybe pull skin taught (naturally, without a cat eye look). What surgical procedure is this? I’ve looked into blepharoplasty but I usually do not see isolation of the outer area in surgeries like that. I am not looking for temporary fixes like filler, surgery only please!

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

The area of protrusion on the side of the upper eyelid could be the tear producing lacrimal gland. It is important to get evaluated by an ophthalmologist before any eyelid surgery.
Regards
Dr. J

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

The bulge that you noticed in the lateral aspect of your upper eyelid is a ptotic lacrimal gland. The lacrimal gland supplies lubrication to your eye, and is usually tucked up underneath the bony orbit of your eye. However, in some patients the gland is positioned below the bony rim, and during an upper blephroplasty it can be sutured back to its normal position to achieve a crisp, smooth upper eyelid. If you are considering upper blepharoplasty, this procedure can be performed at the same time as your upper blepharoplasty. Speak to your plastic surgeon about this. Best wishes.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At the time of blepharoplasty, the incision is often carried lateral into the lateral canthal area to take care of the excess skin.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

As we age, it is not uncommon to visualize excessive hanging skin in the upper eyelid area, and excision of this skin may be considered for a more pleasing upper eyelid appearance. Sometimes muscle and fat does not need to be removed. Thank you for this question, and I hope it's helpful! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

In some patients there may be a small deposit of fat in lateral aspect of the upper eyelids. Removal is done using upper blepharoplasty approach. In person consultation with a board certified plastic or occuloplastic surgeon with good reputation in eyelid surgery is recommended. Good luck.

Pocket of fat/excess skin on the outside of my upper eyelid? (Photo)

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Answer: Upper blepharoplasty for hooded skin.

Answer: Upper blepharoplasty for hooded skin.

Answer: SOOF fat

Answer: SOOF fat

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Pocket of fat/excess skin on the outside of my upper eyelid? (Photo)

Answers (6)

Answer: Upper blepharoplasty for hooded skin.

Answer: Upper blepharoplasty for hooded skin.

Answer: SOOF fat

Answer: SOOF fat

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