Upper Eyelid Hollowing. Can 5 FU shots cause fat grafting and native fat to atrophy?

January 23, 2023
Asked By:eyesore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Can 5 FU shots in your upper eyelids cause both fat grafting and native fat to atrophy? I was told only steroid shots do that and 5 FU only softens scar tissue. Is this true? Can a chemical peel in both upper and lower eyelids cause hollowing?

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February 2, 2023

Answer: Eye tighten, lifting; crepe skin: plasma pen, Thermage, threads, Botox, Fillers, Lasers (co2/erbium); emeragecosmetics roller

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 2, 2023

Answer: Eye tighten, lifting; crepe skin: plasma pen, Thermage, threads, Botox, Fillers, Lasers (co2/erbium); emeragecosmetics roller

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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