Is fat transfer a good solution for hollow, dark under eyes?

For being 48 years old, I think you look pretty good. If you’ve never had any treatments, then I recommend you consider working with fillers to get an idea of what volume representation can and cannot accomplish. When it comes to working with fillers, it is absolutely critical that you find p...

Fat transfer is a surgical procedure. There are multiple locations fat can be transferred to. Autologous fat transfer to the face can add volume and improve face asymmetries. I also add Platelet Rich Plasma to the fat to enhance the fat "take" and the combination does appear to add to the...

When it comes to facial fat grafting, as long as your surgeon adheres to a few general principles, then the result will be dependent on her/his aesthetic eye. The fat must be aspirated under low suction and filtered in an atraumatic fashion as to retain their viability. It must be filtered to...

I’m sure they exist but I’ve never met somebody who was so lean that the surgeon could not harvest sufficient amounts of fat for a facial fat transfer procedure.For facial fat transfer small amounts of fat are usually grafted.Typically somewhere on the order of 10 to 50 mL.This in comparison to ...

Putting oil on your face should not have any effect on plastic surgery procedures. I suggest you discuss this with your provider. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD

Based on these photos you seem to be a candidate for periorbital fat grafting. A combination of micro and nano fat grafts would create significant improvement. Sometimes 2-3 stages may be needed. In person or teleconference consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in...