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These days, many people undergo under-eye fat repositioning surgery. From advertisements and reviews alone, it may seem like everything will be solved at once, but after surgery, some people say the under-eye band remains, the dark circles are still there, and so on, referring to side effects of under-eye fat repositioning. Today, let’s take a look at revision surgery for under-eye fat repositioning.
Cases Where the Under-Eye Band Remains
Let’s look at three reasons why a band may remain even after under-eye fat repositioning.
First, the muscles or ligaments may not have been fully released. Beneath the eyes, there are ligaments that press down strongly, and if these are not properly loosened and only the fat is repositioned, that area remains pulled and can stay visible like a “band.” In such cases, the key during revision surgery is to fully release the ligaments.
Second, the fat may protrude again. It may have been spread out well at first, but over time some fat can shift outward or an imbalance can occur. In this case, simply spreading the fat evenly again is usually enough to correct it.
Third, the diagnosis may have been incorrect. The issue may not be fat, but rather very thin skin or visible blood vessels. If this type of case is treated with fat repositioning alone, there will not be much difference. For these people, laser or pigment treatment may be more effective.
When Is Revision Surgery Possible?
If side effects of under-eye fat repositioning appear, revision surgery cannot be performed right away. Immediately after surgery, swelling makes it difficult to judge the condition, so revision is usually possible after about six months. Revision surgery is rarely done within 1–2 weeks, and it should be performed after six months, when scar tissue has stabilized and the adhesion areas can be organized, so that the results come out much cleaner.
Choosing a Hospital With Extensive Experience Is Necessary
Revision surgery requires much more delicate technique than primary surgery. In many cases, the layer beneath the skin has already been altered by surgery, so
the layers must be organized, adhesions released, and the fat evenly repositioned. Therefore, we recommend making a decision only after 충분히 consulting with a hospital that has extensive experience in under-eye fat repositioning reviews and under-eye revision surgery.
Under-eye fat repositioning is not simply a surgery that moves fat. It is a procedure that requires comprehensive diagnosis of the muscles, ligaments, skin thickness, and pigmentation. If you are not satisfied with the results after surgery, do not rush; wait about six months, then consult an experienced specialist.
