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Is it possible to regain orbital fat after rapid weight loss or will I need surgery?

May 9, 2014
Asked By:mmmhells in Milpitas, CA

I am 45 years old and recently had a rapid weight loss due to stress and malnutrition which caused the orbital fat on my eyes to disappear. My eyes have now turned hollow looking and I would like to know if I gain the weight back will it return to my eyes or is surgery my only option?

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