Will Swelling After Eyelid Fat Grafting Last a Long Time... Is It Really True?

Hollowing in the eyelid area is not just a matter of the area above the eyes looking sunken. As time goes by, the double eyelid line can look thicker or fold into multiple layers, and when the eyes are open, it can create an impression of lacking energy. In particular, after the 40s, the orbital fat itself decreases along with reduced skin elasticity, so makeup and massage have clear limits. That is why eyelid fat grafting at this stage is less about surgery to look prettier and more about refining and restoring the impression.

From right after the procedure up to about one week, swelling occurs for everyone. However, the swelling from eyelid fat grafting often appears as a slight fullness above the eyes rather than making the eyes look dramatically different like after double eyelid surgery. Bruising also varies from person to person, but in most cases it fades lightly and does not place major restrictions on daily life. The question most often asked during this period is, "Is this current appearance the final result?" The answer is definitely no. This stage is still before the fat has settled.

As time passes and you enter the 1- to 2-month mark, unnecessary swelling goes down and only the fat that has taken remains, stabilizing the eyelid line. The change completed at this point is not excessive and feels very natural. As the eyelid area becomes evenly filled, the eyes look clearer and the overall impression becomes softer. People around you are more likely to say that your face looks more relaxed or that you do not look tired, rather than thinking you had surgery.

The duration of eyelid fat grafting results varies depending on a person’s constitution and lifestyle, but when the graft stabilizes properly, it often lasts for several years or longer. If you avoid sudden dieting or major weight changes, you can expect a fairly long-lasting natural appearance. If needed, a second touch-up can also be done to improve the result. The key factor that makes a difference in these outcomes is not how much fat is injected, but where and how it is injected. Grace Plastic Surgery carefully analyzes the thickness of the eyelid skin and the degree of hollowness based on the anatomy around the eyes, then performs dispersed injection without overfilling. As a result, the outcome becomes more natural over time rather than immediately after surgery, and concerns about side effects are reduced. If you feel that your impression has changed because of eyelid hollowing, considering eyelid fat grafting that takes the structure into account may be a good option, rather than simply adding volume. The most accurate way is to check the results calmly through before-and-after photos and follow-up progress.

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Performed by Dr. Moonseop Choi, Chief Surgeon of Grace Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgeon Dr. Moonseop Choi #middle_aged_eye_surgery #eyelid_fat_grafting #eyehole_hollowing #orbital_fat_grafting #eyelid_fat_grafting #upper_eyelid_fat_grafting #multiple_double_eyelids #uneven_eyes_surgery #upper_blepharoplasty #lower_blepharoplasty #under_eye_surgery #under_eye_fat_repositioning #orbital_septum #eyehole_fat_grafting #protruding_eye_surgery #eyelid_filler #eyehole_filler #eyehole_celebrity #ptosis_correction #blepharoptosis #under_eye_fat_grafting #eyelid_surgery #eyelid_procedure #eye_fat_grafting_side_effects #under_eye_fat_repositioning_review #under_eye_fat_repositioning_side_effects #under_eye_fat_repositioning_cost #under_eye_fat_repositioning_recovery_period ※ Surgical results may vary depending on the individual’s eye structure and skin thickness. Due to the characteristics of the eye area, swelling or bruising may occur, but in most cases they gradually improve during recovery, with the goal of a natural improvement in the eye shape.