Fat Excision Method

This method involves making a window on the orbital septum and the seen fat that bulges out is surgically reduced or trimmed away. Over 90% surgeons use this method

Advantages

1. Most common and simple method
2. Fat can be removed through external eyelid skin muscle subciliary approach or     internally through conjunctival approach.

Disadvantages

1. Recurrence rate higher
2. Outermost fat compartment may herniate out 7-10 years later
3. Sunken eye may result if too much fat removed