I am about to get fat transfer done next week under eyes. Can I wear sunglasses afterwards? (photo)

Thank you for your question. Light weight glasses that rest on the bridge of the nose should not adversely affect the viability of fat placed in the lower eyelid region. The one caveat is if your surgeon uses fat in the naso-jugal groove (junction between nose and cheek/lower eyelid region) to help blend in the lower eyelid augmentation, in which case the pressure from the glasses might cause displacement of the fat in this region. Consultation with the surgeon performing the procedure regarding specific post-operative restrictions is encouraged.

There should be no problem wearing sunglasses after fat grafting under the eyes. Just make sure the eyepieces or rims are not pressing down directly on the areas treated. Ice and follow your surgeons instructions on aftercare. Good luck.

Yes, it should be fine to wear sunglasses after your procedure. I recommend following up with your Doctor about after care protocols for fat transfer. Swelling can last 3-6 months after fat transfer. Prednisone, icing, ibuprofen and venus legacy treatments can give improvement. I recommend prp after your procedure to improve final results. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer