Summer Vacation Cosmetic Surgery: Lower Eyelid Fat Repositioning (Hamra Technique), Popular Among Office Workers

As the summer vacation season approaches, interest is increasing in cosmetic surgeries that can take advantage of a short recovery period.

In particular, this is when inquiries increase from office workers in their 30s and 40s who are considering surgery by using weekends, annual leave, and monthly leave.

Among these procedures, lower eyelid fat repositioning is one of the representative eye procedures that continues to be popular due to its relatively quick recovery and high satisfaction.

• The Cause of a Tired-Looking Appearance: Lower Eyelid Fat and the Tear Trough -

As people reach their 30s and 40s, lower eyelid fat may protrude forward and the tear trough may deepen, making them look more tired and older than their actual age.

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At this point, simply removing the fat may leave hollowing under the eyes or even make the area appear more sunken.

Therefore, a method of repositioning the lower eyelid fat to create evenly distributed volume has recently become widely used.

• Lower Eyelid Fat Repositioning, the Hamra Technique -

In Korea, it is generally called “lower eyelid fat repositioning,”

while in Japan and overseas, the expression “lower eyelid Hamra technique” is also sometimes used.

This name originates from the surgical concept systematized by American plastic surgeon Sam T. Hamra.

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The key to lower eyelid fat repositioning (Hamra technique) is not simply removing the lower eyelid fat, but rather:

• Thoroughly releasing the tear trough area

• Spreading the lower eyelid fat in the form of a flap

• Moving it to the hollowed area

• Securing it stably with internal fixation

This method has the advantage of naturally softening the boundary under the eyes and may provide long-term maintenance effects.

• Is Flap-Type Internal Fixation Important in Fat Repositioning? -

There are several techniques for lower eyelid fat repositioning, but a method that stably spreads and secures the fat in the form of a fat flap is beneficial for the tissue to settle into place after surgery.

In particular, because it can also correct the structural cause of the tear trough, it may provide better results than simply removing fat, which can cause hollowing, or removing fat and grafting it as a mass afterward.

• Why Office Workers Prefer Lower Eyelid Fat Repositioning -

One reason lower eyelid fat repositioning is especially popular among office workers is its relatively quick recovery process.

Although there are differences depending on the surgical method, the process generally includes the following:

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• Applying tape under the eyes after surgery

• Removing the tape after approximately 3–4 days and being able to wash the face and carry out daily activities

• No stitch-removal process because the incision is made in the conjunctival area and dissolvable sutures are used

• Relatively quick return to daily activities

Of course, swelling and bruising vary from person to person, and residual swelling may gradually subside over several weeks.

However, for office workers who find it difficult to take a long vacation, this procedure is relatively suitable for planning around weekends and annual leave.

• Improving the Lower Eye Area During Summer Vacation: Thorough Consultation Is Important -

The area under the eyes is important in determining the impression of the face.

Rather than simply removing fat, customized correction that considers both hollowing and protrusion under the eyes may lead to a more natural result.

As the summer vacation season approaches, if you are considering improving a tired-looking appearance, it is important to have a thorough consultation to determine whether the surgical method is suited to your lower eyelid structure and degree of aging.

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If you would like to learn more about how long the results of lower eyelid fat repositioning last, see the blog post below.