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What can be done to fix the hollow, sad, and tired appearance of my eyes? (Photos)

I think my eyes look very hollow, sad, and tired, no matter how much sleep and rest I get. I had fat grafting to my upper eyelids in 2023 and once again in 2024, since very little fat survived the first round. Since last year, the fat has just been reduced even more, and my upper eyelids are almost back to pre-surgery state. What can I do to make my eyes appear less hollow and more awake and “happy”? I am already considering a third round of fat grafting with a different surgeon this year, but I am conflicted because it should’t really be necessary to have fat grafting three times in the span of three years, so I’m open to alternative solutions if there are any. For info: I am a 27-year-old female.

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