Under-Eye Fat Repositioning Surgery: Fast Recovery and No Recurrence

Under-eye fat repositioning surgery is a procedure that repositions sagging or bulging fat under the eyes in an unnatural way

to create a more natural and youthful appearance.

Rather than simply removing fat, its main purpose may be to improve the contour under the eyes by carefully adjusting overly protruding areas

or adding volume to hollow areas.

Why is fat repositioned rather than removed?

As people age, the fat under the eyes often changes shape or moves downward, which can create dark shadows.

In such cases, fat removal alone may leave the area looking hollow or make dark circles more noticeable.

To improve the natural contour under the eyes, repositioning and relocating the fat may be the appropriate approach.

Under-eye fat repositioning surgery is not suitable for every type of skin.

It is most recommended for those concerned about sagging skin under the eyes and protruding fat,

those who want to improve a hollow, tired-looking impression,

those who want to improve an older-looking appearance caused by protruding fat,

those who want brighter under-eyes through dark-circle improvement,

and those concerned about under-eye skin that has both hollowness and protrusion.

On the other hand, if the skin has weak elasticity or a large amount of sagging skin,

if aging has progressed around the eyes and multiple procedures are needed,

or if there are skin conditions around the eyes, it may be unsuitable or require caution,

so it is important to decide on the most appropriate treatment method through sufficient consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in under-eye surgery.

After under-eye fat repositioning surgery, some people consider revision surgery due to recurrence.

To prevent recurrence after under-eye fat repositioning, stronger fixation through septum reinforcement is needed.

Looking at why under-eye fat protrudes: as aging progresses, the membrane surrounding the under-eye fat loosens

and sags downward due to gravity, causing the fat inside the eye to push out against the lower eyelid

and create a bulging under-eye appearance.

After making an incision in the conjunctiva inside the eye, the septum that surrounds the fat is repositioned to the periosteum

to prevent future protrusion of under-eye fat.

Through double fixation, recurrence of under-eye fat repositioning surgery is prevented.

The eyes are the part of the face that stands out first when looking at a person.

That is why, when considering under-eye fat repositioning surgery, the recovery period is an unavoidable concern.

Our under-eye fat repositioning surgery is performed through a conjunctival incision, so there is no visible surgical scar,

and therefore bruising and swelling are minimal, helping recovery happen quickly. However, the recovery period for bruising and swelling may vary depending on the patient’s individual condition and skin 상태.