2026-05-18
Upper Eyelid Fat Grafting and Hollowness Improvement: Swelling Progression After Nano Fat Grafting
For upper eyelid hollowness with skin sagging, combining fat pad repositioning with minimal nano fat grafting yields more natural results than grafting alone. Excessive grafting risks irregularities, making precise volume critical. At one month post-op, graft take is progressing, swelling subsides gradually, and double eyelid lines and scars naturally fade with time.
I've posted about upper eyelid hollowness before
Let me write about it once more.
Upper eyelid fat grafting, eye hollowness, nano fat grafting, swelling
There is skin sagging and upper eyelid hollowness.
In such cases, fat grafting alone may be performed, but often the upper eyelid fat pad is elevated toward the eye root.
Naturally, Asians have fat pads that extend much further down, but in this case it does not.
Therefore, by repositioning the fat pad downward and performing fat grafting, good results can be achieved with minimal grafting.
This is because excessive fat grafting can result in irregularities or unnatural appearance.
This is the appearance at one month.
The fat has taken to some degree, and swelling has subsided somewhat. The double eyelid is still slightly awkward at one month post-op.
The double eyelid is still at one month, with some swelling remaining and scars still visible, but these fade over time.
The surgery appears to have gone very well and is very rewarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fat grafting alone sufficient for upper eyelid hollowness?
No, fat grafting alone is often insufficient. When the upper eyelid fat pad is elevated toward the eye root, repositioning the fat pad downward followed by fat grafting together yields more natural and better results.
Is more nano fat grafting always better?
No, excessive fat grafting can actually result in irregularities or unnatural appearance. When fat pad repositioning is performed concurrently, even minimal fat grafting can achieve satisfying results, making appropriate volume crucial.
What are the characteristics of the upper eyelid fat pad in Asians?
Naturally, Asians typically have upper eyelid fat pads that extend relatively lower. However, cases exist where the fat pad is elevated toward the eye root, causing the upper eyelid to appear hollow, and repositioning can help in such cases.
Does all swelling subside one month after upper eyelid fat grafting?
At one month, swelling has subsided somewhat but does not fully resolve. Fat graft take has occurred to some degree, and the double eyelid line and scars performed concurrently gradually fade naturally over time.
Can upper eyelid fat grafting and double eyelid surgery be performed together?
Yes, they can be performed together. In this case, upper eyelid fat grafting and double eyelid surgery were performed concurrently, and at one month the double eyelid line may appear somewhat awkward with visible scars, but these gradually become more natural over time.