Puffy and Hyperpigmented Under Eye Area After Pearl Fat Grafting

December 29, 2008
Asked By:Babyjoe

I had hollowness in my lower eyes from a Blepharoplasty that was done 1 1/2 yr ago. I went to a few doctors in NYC who said putting fat back in the lower eyes is easy, but fat grafting the eyes may look lumpy. So I started looking for doctors online, and found one who does this and he says he's a specialist in this. I had Pearl Fat Grafting done through him 2 months ago, and my eyes went from hollow to puffy. I don't like the way I look, and I don't see the puffiness going down, yet he said it takes time. He told me i also had tear trough deformity, which i noticed before he did anything. I also have hyperpigemention under my eyes, which got darker after the procedure. He said it will fade in time. The photo below shows a day pre-procedure, and 6 weeks post-procedure. This doctor always tells me "give it time", but I'm concerned because I have to go back to work soon, and I need something that can help me as soon as possible. What are my options for getting these fixed?

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March 3, 2009

Answer: Fat grafting to lower eyelids

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March 3, 2009

Answer: Fat grafting to lower eyelids

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April 12, 2009

Answer: No easy answer; Consider fillers

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April 12, 2009

Answer: No easy answer; Consider fillers

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February 11, 2009

Answer: Sorry, but patience is the key

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February 11, 2009

Answer: Sorry, but patience is the key

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January 6, 2009

Answer: Unfortunately need to wait at least 6 months

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January 6, 2009

Answer: Unfortunately need to wait at least 6 months

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