What is the scientific term for the fat in your eyelid?

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Is it called fat or something else?

Kristina Tansavatdi, MD · Answer

The bulging fat that causes a puffy look in the lower eyelid is usually caused by herniation of orbital fat. The medical term for this is steatoblepharon.

Kathleen Duerksen, MD · Answer

Orbital fat herniation into the eyelid in called:Steatoblepharonpeople might also call it  blepharochalasis

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The term for aging eyelids is dermatochalasis, which includes extra skin and fatty deposits around the eyelids. Excess skin on the upper lids is treated with an upper blepharoplasty. The herniation of fat in the lower lids is created from the orbital fat whicjh creates the puffiness look. A trans-conjunctival approach to the lower lids removes excess fatty compartments and rejuvenated the eyelids

Fred Suess, MD (retired) · Answer

The medical term for fat is adipose tissue. Sometimes there are small deposits of cholesterol especially in the upper eyelid skin which may appear like fat.

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