The use of phosphatidylcholine for correction of lower lid bulging due to prominent fat pads.
BACKGROUND
Patients with prominent periorbital fat pads often complain of having a persistent "tired" look and seek treatment from their dermatologist.


OBJECTIVE
A non-surgical treatment of fat pads.


METHODS
Thirty patients were treated for prominent lower eyelid fat pads with phosphatidylcholine injection. Pre- and posttreatment photographs were taken for long-term analysis.


RESULTS
A marked reduction of the lower eyelid fat pads was noted over the 2-year follow-up period. There were no recurrences.


CONCLUSIONS
The injection of phosphatidylcholine (250 mg/5 ml) into the fat pads is a simple office procedure that may postpone or even substitute for lower eyelid blepharoplasty.
Rittes
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Clínica Patrícia Rittes, Sao Paulo, Brazil. prittes@ruralsp.com.br
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D005143:Eyelids / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010713:Phosphatidylcholines / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D010713:Phosphatidylcholines