Bangi Station Dermatology Clinic | What to Check If Under-Eye Hollows Make You Look Older

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This article was written for those concerned about severe under-eye hollows or an appearance that always looks tired.

As you may have heard, we would like to discuss lower blepharoplasty and lower eyelid fat repositioning.

If you suddenly appear noticeably older, we recommend carefully checking the details before visiting a Bangi Station dermatology clinic.

Why Does Aging Occur?

It generally appears in two main ways.

One is when the orbital fat pushes forward,

causing the area underneath to bulge.

The other is when a hollow forms

as the boundary between the area where volume has been lost and the cheek becomes sunken.

As you age, the skin beneath the eyes also becomes looser and fine lines deepen, creating a tired and aged appearance.

The procedures that address these two issues according to their respective causes are lower eyelid fat repositioning and lower blepharoplasty.

What procedures are they?

If you have searched for a Bangi Station dermatology clinic, you have probably heard of these two procedures at least once.

Lower eyelid fat repositioning, performed at dermatology or plastic surgery clinics, involves moving and securing the protruding fat into the hollowed area rather than removing it.

Because the hollowed area is filled using only your own tissue, without foreign materials, there is no foreign-body reaction and the result looks natural.

Another advantage is that the procedure is approached through the inside of the conjunctiva, leaving no visible scar.

Lower blepharoplasty involves directly incising the skin to address loose tissue and muscle.

If you have many fine lines and reduced elasticity, it is advisable to combine the procedures.

To briefly explain the principles...

Lower Eyelid Fat Repositioning

Moves protruding fat into the hollowed area

and secures it in place—a structural correction procedure.

Suitable for people with both fat protrusion and hollowing.

Performed through a conjunctival approach without a skin incision,

allowing natural volume restoration.

Lower Blepharoplasty

A procedure that incises and removes or rearranges loose skin and muscle.

Effective when there are many fine lines

and noticeable skin laxity.

Improves skin elasticity and the contour together,

enhancing the overall appearance around the eyes.

At our Bangi Station dermatology clinic, we carefully examine each patient’s skin condition before creating an individualized plan, either using one procedure alone or combining both.

When Should Both Procedures Be Considered?

Depending on the condition, one dermatological procedure may be sufficient,

but in some cases, combining the two may be necessary to achieve a natural result.

People with both fat protrusion and reduced elasticity

If only repositioning is performed, loose skin may remain and the area may still look untidy. In this case, combining repositioning with lower blepharoplasty to refine the contour can produce a much cleaner result.

People experiencing multiple changes with age

After the age of 40, changes in fat position and reduced elasticity often occur at the same time. Addressing both the structure and the surface can provide a natural and longer-lasting improvement.

People with deep hollowing and uneven skin texture

Even if the hollow is filled, a rough surface may prevent a clear change in appearance. Combining the two procedures can improve both volume and skin texture at the same time.

Should You Visit a Dermatology or Plastic Surgery Clinic?

The most important consideration in eye surgery is not aesthetics, but preventing complications.

Over-removal can make the area look more hollow or cause lower eyelid ectropion.

Dermatology clinics generally focus on removal, so the area may become hollow again over time.

Plastic surgery clinics, however, minimize removal whenever possible and perform repositioning only to an appropriate degree.

Lower blepharoplasty, in particular, is a surgery with more variables than you might expect.

Risks such as bleeding, swelling, asymmetry, and overcorrection may occur.

Therefore, it may be considered safer to have the procedure performed at a plastic surgery clinic with extensive experience in revision and reconstructive cases.

Post-Procedure Care Points

How you care for the area during the recovery period can affect the speed at which swelling subsides and the final result.

Sufficient rest & no alcohol: Avoiding alcohol and smoking for 2–3 days after the procedure can significantly speed up recovery.

Reduce irritation: Avoid pressing or rubbing the surgical area forcefully.

Avoid high-temperature environments: Avoid saunas, heated spas, and washing your face with hot water for about one week.

Sun protection is essential: Be sure to use sunscreen to support the recovery process.

Lower blepharoplasty and fat repositioning address different issues, but performing them together can improve the three-dimensional appearance of the face.

At our Bangi Station dermatology clinic, we place importance on a natural appearance.

Our goal is to help you achieve natural beauty that looks as though it has always been your own.

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