I have tried fillers, they worked great. 1 cc of the filler made the contour smoother by at least 50 percent, and I was the happiest person on earth! Do you think implants are the next step? I really need help deciding between: Fat grafting or implants! It seems like not a lot of surgeons are comfortable with implants...
February 25, 2013
Answer: Very delicate area with remarkably poor tissue coverage.
Generally, I reserve orbital rim implants after complications for surgery. One milliliter of filler is unlikely to make much of a difference on your orbital rims. You really need 2 to 3 ml of filler on each side. Still these treatments are likely to last one to two years. My personal recommendation is to stay with the fillers if they are working and reserve the surgical methods for a time when the fillers are no longer getting the job done.
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February 25, 2013
Answer: Very delicate area with remarkably poor tissue coverage.
Generally, I reserve orbital rim implants after complications for surgery. One milliliter of filler is unlikely to make much of a difference on your orbital rims. You really need 2 to 3 ml of filler on each side. Still these treatments are likely to last one to two years. My personal recommendation is to stay with the fillers if they are working and reserve the surgical methods for a time when the fillers are no longer getting the job done.
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December 14, 2021
Answer: Fat Injections vs Infraorbital Rim Implants for Lower Eyelid Hollowing
Your question is a good one as both fat injections and infraorbital rim implants can be used for the exact problem you are describing. Each as their own distinct advantages and disadvantages. Fat is simpler to do and has minimal recovery but may develop lumps, partial resorption and may need to be repeated. Infraorbital rim implants require a transcutaneous lower eyelid incision, have more recovery and must be carefully placed and contoured to avoid any edge show or asymmetry, but they provide a one-time permanent solution. You have to weigh the risks vs benefits of both procedures to consider your next step.
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December 14, 2021
Answer: Fat Injections vs Infraorbital Rim Implants for Lower Eyelid Hollowing
Your question is a good one as both fat injections and infraorbital rim implants can be used for the exact problem you are describing. Each as their own distinct advantages and disadvantages. Fat is simpler to do and has minimal recovery but may develop lumps, partial resorption and may need to be repeated. Infraorbital rim implants require a transcutaneous lower eyelid incision, have more recovery and must be carefully placed and contoured to avoid any edge show or asymmetry, but they provide a one-time permanent solution. You have to weigh the risks vs benefits of both procedures to consider your next step.
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