Lower eyelid dark circles from translucent skin. Is it possible to transpose fat?

Question

I have dark circles from translucent skin allowing the onicularis oculi muscle to shine through. I have ample fat underneath the muscle (no hollows). Is it possible to transpose the fat between the obicularis oculi muscle and the skin so to create a barrier of fat between the skin & the muscle, thereby masking the muscle’s darkness peeking through the thin, translucent skin?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is very difficult to give you good advise without photos or in person evaluation. Application of nano-fat grafts with high concentration of stem cells have shown in some patients to improve this discoloration. In person evaluation would be needed to see whether you may be a candidate for such a treatment. Good luck.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Attempts at grafting fat at the dermal level around the eyes will put you at high risk for having contour irregularities with lumps and other undesirable side effects. it’s a very difficult area to work in as it is.
I don’t think you would obtain the results you want and there’s a high risk of ending up with something you had not intended that’s undesirable.
Dilute Radiesse would be a much better option and at least that will eventually go away if you don’t like it.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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