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However, not all eyelid fat needs to be melted away. There are two very important trends to be aware of for the management of lower eyelid bags. First has been the conservation of lower eyelid fat using the arcs marginalis release. In this procedure lower eyelid fat is repositioned to fill the tear trough hollow. The second trend is the use of hyaluronic acid fillers to fill below the lower eyelid bag. Ultimately what you need is a personal consultation to determine the basis for your concerns and how best to address them.
There are many different causes for "eye bags". It could be excess fat, but it may be swelling, or just aging changes [cheek descent/deflation] that can accentuate the eyelid fat. There are different ways to counter these changes [fat excision, fat grafting, fat repositioning, fat sculpting], but none of these techniques is actually "melting fat". If you post your photos, we may be able to give you a more specific recommendation. Best of luck
There are but these methods are not as reliable as a Lower eyelid surgery where the fat is manipulated under direct vision.
Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty can be completed at the same time or separately. There are some advantages to completing the surgery at the same time, the recovery is generally 1-2 weeks for both surgeries, hence the recovery time is doubled if the procedures are completed separately. In...
Bruising under your eyes post-surgery is not uncommon. It should go away on its own in a couple weeks, but Arnica topically and or orally may help speed the process.
There are circumstances where additional surgery may be needed to help the situation. I do like the breath right strip suggestion but recognize that supporting the eyelid with tape is probable less expensive and also effective. Again there is no substitute for seeing someone for a...
Under eye Restylane has revolutionized how we approach lower eyelid issues. The treatment is very comfortable and involves minimal down time. In my office service is available at the time on initial consultation. Generally we advise people that service last about 1 year but...
As others have noted you have lower eyelid ectropion where the eyelid gets pulled downward by scarring. This is a known complication of facial fracture repair. The good news is that many will improve with massage, eyelid taping, and time. Keep your eye lubricated and talk with your plastic...
Yes, any time a patient undergoes surgery for the eyes, or any procedure that requires anesthesia ( whether it be general anesthesia or "twilight" sedation anesthesia), they need to have a responsible adult with them to take them home after surgery and care for them overnight. You cannot...
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