Fat transfer to the lower eyelid area – dark under-eye circles

Dark under-eye circles are a very troublesome concern for many women and men. They are caused by blood vessels showing through the thin eyelid skin in individuals with delicate skin, most commonly in mature patients. However, they are not uncommon in younger people either. Treating dark circles under the lower eyelids requires complex methods, most of which provide only short-term results. If we want to forget about this concern for a longer period, modern aesthetic medicine treatments offer an effective solution.

Fat transfer to the under-eye area, also known as lipofilling, is one of the most commonly recommended methods for reducing dark under-eye circles. This technique requires great precision and experience, because the fat must be placed in the very delicate eye area, which is why the procedure must be performed by a qualified physician. Before the treatment, a small amount of fat is harvested directly from the patient, in our clinic from the flank area, and then appropriately prepared. The procedure is performed using a special cannula patented by Dr Mario Goisis from Milan. After the injection, the physician gently massages the area to prevent irregularities from forming.

This method does not require the presence of a surgeon or an operating theatre. Under-eye lipofilling may be performed by a qualified aesthetic medicine physician. There are also no specific contraindications other than those that apply to most aesthetic procedures. Autologous fat transfer is very safe due to the highest biocompatibility of the material. It does not cause unwanted allergic reactions and does not leave scars. Local anaesthesia is sufficient to make the procedure painless and comfortable.