Lower lid fat repositioning is a surgery that preserves the fat around the eyes to rejuvenate the lower lids, rather than removing it. It addresses lower eyelid fat pads that make patients look tired, as well as dark circles and the “tear trough” shadow.
Lower Lid Fat Repositioning
in CORAL GABLES , MIAMI, FLORIDA
What is Lower Lid Fat Repositioning?
One of the most common complaints patients have is the presence of lower eyelid fat pads which make them look tired. There is an excellent surgery that Dr. Martin in Coral Gables, FL specializes in called a lower lid fat repositioning which preserves the fat to rejuvenate the lower lids. The blepharoplasty before and after images are just amazing!
Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin on the body, and it is here that most people will show the signs of aging first. The lower lids can be especially problematic for people in that the skin is not only thin and wrinkled, but the fat which is around the eyes can move forward into the lid to produce the swollen “bags”. These fat pads will create a dark shadow on
the lid, and people will complain of the dark “circles”. This dark shadow is also called the tear trough.
In a traditional lower lid blepharoplasty, excess skin and fat are removed. While this initially produces a smooth contour to the lid, with time some people may start to look hollow from the lack of fat, and the lid can start to look very dark again. In a newer technique called “fat repositioning,” little or no fat is excised. Instead, the fat is preserved and moved down over the cheek bone. This helps to fill in the tear trough, which will smooth out the contour of the lid and decrease the appearance of the dark circles. It is much more rejuvenating to preserve the fat here than to excise it.
In this surgery, a CO2 laser is used to make an incision on the inside of the lower eyelid. Through this incision the fat pads are then moved down to fill in the tear trough. If there is any loose or excess skin, this can be excised surgically, and fine wrinkles can be tightened with a laser. The lower lids are very vascular, so most patients have bruising post-op. This surgery is usually performed with local sedation anesthesia.
Before and After
Frequently Asked Questions
How is fat repositioning different from a traditional lower lid blepharoplasty?
In a traditional lower lid blepharoplasty, excess skin and fat are removed, which can eventually make the area look hollow and dark again over time. In the newer “fat repositioning” technique, little or no fat is excised — instead, the fat is preserved and moved down over the cheekbone to fill in the tear trough and smooth the lid’s contour.
What causes dark circles and "bags" under the eyes?
The fat around the eyes can move forward into the lower lid, producing swollen “bags.” These fat pads create a dark shadow on the lid, commonly called dark circles or the tear trough.
How is the lower lid fat repositioning procedure performed?
A CO2 laser is used to make an incision on the inside of the lower eyelid. Through this incision, the fat pads are moved down to fill in the tear trough. Any loose or excess skin can be surgically excised, and fine wrinkles can be tightened with a laser.
How long is recovery after lower eyelid fat repositioning?
Bruising and swelling are common after lower eyelid fat repositioning because the eyelid area has a rich blood supply. Initial improvement may occur over the first one to two weeks, but recovery time varies based on the procedure, healing response and whether skin removal or laser treatment is also performed.
Why choose us?
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