Will Infraorbital Implants Give Me The Same Results As Early Fat Grafting?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi. I have received micro fat transfers ender my eyes and enhancing my cheek area twice. Each time, I LOVED the initial results (probably partially driven by swelling) but then the results faded over the next couple of months. I’m looking for a more permanent solution that is a bit more precise as well. Because the fat transfers are able to deliver the initial result that I love, it seems likely that the aesthetic balance I’m looking for is achievable.

A:When you say you had fat grafting under your eyes I am not exactly sure where that exactly is which makes a difference inwhether a more permanent solution, infraorbital implants, could provide a similar aesthetic improvement. Fat grafting of the  undereyes could  have been done exclusively along the infraorbital bony rim, in which implants may produce a similar effect Or fat grafting could have been done along the rim and up into the eyelids where no form of bone augmentation could be helpful. I would need to see some pictures of your eyes to provide a more informed answer as to whether implants maybe beneficial in your case.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon