Is it possible for buccal fat removal to affect/cause changes to the eyes/eyelids?

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Is it theoretically possible for BFR to cause changes to the eyelid. I’m 20 yrs old & noticed my eyelid skin does this weird folding when I blink Or make facial expressions , almost like there is more loose skin. Never had this issue before. Is there any possibility BFR can cause this? What caused looser upper eyelid skin?

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS · Answer

I've not found in my practice that Buccal Fat Removal affects the eyes, or the eyelids, as a post-operative symptom.

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Good Afternoon! It may be possible that the buccal fat removal does cause some changes to the surrounding skin, especially if other fat was removed incidentally. There could be an entirely separate issue occurring, though. It would be worthwhile to have the eyes evaluated to ensure no other skin condition is developing. Options for improvement may be topical creams which tighten, chemical peels, or microneedling. Hope this helps!

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