Why Fat Dissolving Injections are Not Advised for Treating Under Eye Bags

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New York oculoplastic surgeon Amiya Prasad, MD shares his views on eye bag treatment using injectables to dissolve fat, its high risk of complications, effects on the eye area, and more predictable treatments to address puffy eye bags:

0:17 - Introduction to eye bag treatment by dissolving fat

0:26 - The cause of constantly puffy eye bags

1:07 - What herniated fat is

1:19 - The medical term for eye bags is lower eyelid fat prolapse

1:25 - How under eye bags can be due to genetic traits

1:54 - Dr. Prasad's credentials in cosmetic oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery

2:38 - Dr. Prasad shares how he starts the consultation from an anatomic perspective

2:52 - What the tear trough is

3:09 - How eyelid-cheek volume deficiency, and cheekbone volume deficiency can be key factors for emphasizing eye bags

3:25 - How to address deep tear trough using hyaluronic acid filler

3:55 - What Structural Volumizing is

4:17 - How lower eyelid blepharoplasty can definitively treat eye bags

4:40 - Defining the parameters for an effective, safe, and predictable procedure, and if using fat reducing injectables meet these standards

5:08 - Deoxycholic acid injection is primarily used for fat reduction under the chin, and is now also being marketed for use in other areas of the body

5:26 - The risks and possible complications of using deoxycholic acid injections

5:46 - Why inflammation from deoxycholic acid is more dangerous in the lower eyelids, and its possible effects

6:13 - Non-surgeons experimenting with deoxycholic acid for eye bags can cause a rise in eyelid complications

6:53 - Common reasons why people avoid eye bag surgery

7:36 - Dr. Prasad shares his advocacy and standards for effective cosmetic surgery

7:54 - The benefits of using local anesthesia with LITE™ IV sedation as opposed to general anesthesia

8:06 - Why a shared vision between doctor and patient is important

9:03 - Dr. Prasad shares his process to minimize downtime after procedure

9:15 - Dr. Prasad recommends transconjunctival blepharoplasty when eye bags are too prominent to camouflage with fillers

9:34 - How PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and fractional CO2 laser can improve skin quality and texture

9:45 - Before and after examples of the Structural Volumizing procedure

10:10 - Keeping the shape of the eyes is a key factor for having a natural-looking outcome after procedures or treatments

10:52 - Always protect your vision and health, when undergoing procedures close to the eyes

10:58 - The risks of deoxycholic acid compared to surgery

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