What are my treatment options for puffiness/fat bags/circles under eyes from thyroid eye disease? (Photo)

March 30, 2020
Asked By:npoliver

I have Grave's Disease and active Graves Eye Disease (about 7 months now). My biggest concern has been the periorbital swelling, mainly the effects under my eyes. This was the first and most prevalent symptom of my GD and eye disease. The puffiness has subsided somewhat but still lingers. I mainly wanted to get professional opinions from those of you who have worked with this disease. I do not know if I should expect this issue to resolve or if I should be expecting to need fillers or surgery.

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March 31, 2020

Answer: This requires active management by an oculofacial plastic surgeon who manages thyroid eye disease patients.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answer: This requires active management by an oculofacial plastic surgeon who manages thyroid eye disease patients.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 31, 2020

Answer: Blepharoplasty is a patient with Graves Thyroid disease

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 31, 2020

Answer: Blepharoplasty is a patient with Graves Thyroid disease

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 31, 2020

Answer: Lower blepharoplasty in Grave's Disease patient

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 31, 2020

Answer: Lower blepharoplasty in Grave's Disease patient

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Grave's disease and blepharoplasty

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