When Under-Eye Fat Surgery Is Accompanied by Hollowing and Protrusion

In the appearance of a person’s face, the eyes are one of the features that have a major impact.

It is not just about the size of the eyes, but also the overall eye shape, including eyelid sagging, crow’s feet, and under-eye fat.

Many people hope to improve their facial image with eyes that look brighter and clearer than before.

There are many types of eye surgery. If you are concerned because hollowing and protrusion occur together under the eyes, leaving an uneven appearance, we recommend consulting about under-eye fat surgery.

First, it is important to understand the shape of the under-eye fat. It can appear in various forms, such as slight protrusion of the under-eye fat alone, hollowing and protrusion together, or severe hollowing under the eyes. The appropriate method of under-eye fat surgery may also differ accordingly.

A representative under-eye fat surgery is under-eye fat repositioning. When hollowing and protrusion coexist, which is the most common form of under-eye fat concern, under-eye fat repositioning surgery may be appropriate. At the same time as removing the under-eye fat, the septum surrounding the fat is repositioned. This smooths and tidies the under-eye area and helps prevent fat from protruding again later.

The under-eye fat repositioning procedure involves making an incision inside the conjunctiva, removing the accumulated fat, and then repositioning the septum onto the periosteum. Because the incision is made on the inside, the stitches are not visible, and the delicate procedure by the medical staff results in less bruising and swelling, helping recovery happen quickly. (Recovery may vary depending on the patient’s skin type.)

Many people who are concerned about dark under-eye circles consider under-eye fat surgery. The causes of dark circles under the eyes can be very diverse, but shadows under the eyes caused by under-eye fat may form because fat builds up and creates a shadow beneath it, making them appear as dark circles. In such cases, under-eye fat repositioning surgery may also be appropriate.

Under-eye fat repositioning surgery is generally preferred by people in their 20s to early 40s, who have less skin sagging, because the under-eye fat can be removed without skin excision. If there is a lot of under-eye fat and it is difficult to remove all of it, or if you want to prevent recurrence over the long term through re-fixation of the surrounding membrane, we recommend consulting about under-eye fat repositioning among under-eye fat surgery options.

Some people also consider under-eye fat removal surgery among under-eye fat procedures. Compared with under-eye fat repositioning surgery, under-eye fat removal surgery is relatively simpler and recovery is faster, but one drawback is that remaining fat may appear more prominent with facial expressions. In contrast, under-eye fat repositioning surgery results in relatively less protrusion of fat even with facial expressions, and the membrane surrounding the fat is re-fixed, so long-term effects can be expected.

If you are currently concerned about the under-eye fat you see in the mirror, or if you are having trouble deciding which under-eye fat procedure is right for you, we hope you will visit a specialized clinic for under-eye fat surgery and receive a careful consultation and diagnosis from a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Under-eye fat can create more negative effects than positive ones. A typical sign is that it can cause dark circles, making a person look tired and older. To improve these impressions, quick improvement through under-eye fat surgery may be needed.

At Soon Plus Plastic Surgery near Sinsa Station, a board-certified plastic surgeon with long experience in under-eye surgery provides precise, anatomy-based one-on-one customized diagnosis and delicate, meticulous procedures tailored to each individual, shortening the procedure time and helping patients recover quickly. In addition, we support faster recovery by applying swelling laser treatment and various recovery care systems, along with ongoing communication with patients.