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Xanthelasmata, what can i do to get rid of these over both my eyes?

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Benign: Lowering of your cholesterol may induce regression, although the effect is not consistent. Xanthelasma is a benign lesion, but if there are cosmetic concerns, removal can be attempted with surgery, carbon dioxide laser, or topical trichloroacetic acid. They commonly recur despite these measures, though.

Answered 7/29/2016

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Xanthelasma: Xanthelasma is thought to be deposits of fat or cholesterol in the skin over or under the eyes. It most likely indicates elevated blood levels of cholesterol, lipids, or triglycerides. Xanthelasma, once its forms, cannot be removed medically. Only using surgery can the deposits be removed.

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Xanthelasma: Even if cholesterol abnormality is the cause, the only "cure" is surgery by an experienced surgeon. There are common surgical complications with these that occur even in the best hands.

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