What is the difference between fat removal and fat repositioning?
Fat removal removes excess protruding fat and is best for prominent eye bags with good skin support. Fat repositioning redistributes existing fat into hollow areas, helping soften the tear trough while preserving volume.
Will there be a visible scar?
An internal conjunctival approach is used when appropriate, which supports minimal visible scarring. The approach depends on your anatomy and the planned treatment.
How long does recovery take?
Temporary swelling and bruising are common. Recovery varies according to the procedure performed, and final improvement develops gradually as healing progresses.
Who is a good candidate?
Treatment may be appropriate for people with persistent under-eye bags, those who look tired despite adequate rest, those with prominent tear troughs, and those wanting lower eyelid rejuvenation without major skin excision.
Can this procedure be combined with lower eyelid surgery?
Combined approaches are considered depending on skin quality, lower eyelid support, and goals. Whether a combination is appropriate is determined during your personalized lower eyelid assessment.
Why do eye bags develop?
Weakening of the orbital septum allows fat around the eye to bulge forward, creating visible under-eye bags. Individual anatomy, aging, and hereditary factors all contribute.
How is the right option decided?
Every patient is evaluated on degree of fat protrusion, tear trough depth, skin quality, lower eyelid support, facial balance, and desired aesthetic outcome.
Is removing more fat better?
No. Removing too much fat can leave a hollow appearance, which is why repositioning is preferred in patients whose tear trough needs volume rather than reduction.
Will surgery fix my dark circles?
Surgery addresses contour-related shadowing from protruding fat and hollowing. Dark circles have several possible causes, so improvement depends on what is causing yours.
