Fat Repositioning

At times protrusion of lower eyelid fat is associated with a depression or hollowing over the cheekbone, producing a circle effect.  In such cases, repositioning the fat into these areas reduces the bags and fills in the depressions. 

Before and After Photos

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Fat Repositioning Surgical Techniques

A. The lower eyelid fat is isolated from an inside eyelid approach and is slid downward into the hollowed area over the upper cheekbone.
B. Sutures are placed into the fat and then out through the skin to hold the fat in place.  These sutures are removed after six days and scar tissue keeps the fat in the hollowed spaces.
Illustrations are from Dr. Putterman's textbook "Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery".