Dark circles under the eyes can make you look tired, stressed, or older than you feel — even when you’re well-rested. For many people, makeup and skincare offer only temporary or minimal improvement. At the facial plastic surgery practice of Dr. Maurice M. Khosh in New York City, we offer a long-lasting, natural solution: fat transfer, using either autologous fat or nano fat, to smooth and brighten the under-eye area.
Why Do Dark Circles Form?
The skin under the eyes is among the thinnest on the body, which means it absorbs rather than reflects light. This often gives the area a darker appearance. In addition to skin thinness, hollowing or deep grooves along the bony rim of the lower eyelid, known as the tear trough, can create shadows that exaggerate the look of darkness.
Over time, volume loss in the under-eye area becomes more pronounced due to aging, genetics, or weight changes, making dark circles harder to conceal.
Why Fat Transfer Works
Traditional treatments like concealer, chemical peels, or even laser therapy offer limited results and fail to address the real issue: volume loss and shadowing. Injectable fillers have offered a significant improvement in recent years, but for patients looking for a natural and longer-lasting solution, fat transfer offers an advanced alternative.
Lower Eyelid Autologous Fat Transfer
Autologous fat transfer involves harvesting fat from another part of your body — usually the abdomen, flanks, or thighs — and carefully injecting it into the under-eye area. This technique fills in the hollow contours, smooths the tear trough, and reduces shadowing, helping to reflect more light and minimize the appearance of dark circles.
Fat transfer not only treats the under-eyes but can also be used to enhance other facial areas in a single session, such as the cheeks, jawline, or temples. It’s a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation that yields natural-looking and long-lasting results.
While this method requires a minor procedure to collect the fat, it remains one of the most durable options for restoring youthful volume.
Nano Fat Transfer
For patients concerned about texture or seeking even more refined rejuvenation, nano fat offers a cutting-edge option. Like traditional fat grafting, nano fat is derived from your own body. However, the fat is processed through specialized filters to break it into a smooth, stem-cell-rich solution.
This injectable nano fat is ideal for the delicate under-eye area. It improves skin quality and firmness while reducing discoloration and fine lines, without the risk of lumpiness. Nano fat is particularly well-suited for patients seeking subtle but powerful skin regeneration along with volumizing effects.
Refresh Your Eyes, Naturally
At the practice of Maurice M. Khosh, MD, FACS, we offer personalized fat transfer treatments to rejuvenate the under-eye area and restore a rested, youthful appearance. Whether you’re looking for subtle refinement or a transformative enhancement, fat transfer offers a safe, natural, and lasting solution.
Schedule your consultation today to learn more about whether autologous or nano fat transfer is right for you — and finally say goodbye to tired-looking eyes.