[Diva Plastic Surgery] Can You Look Younger Again with Lower Eyelid Sagging Surgery?

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As the era of the “youthful face” has drawn attention, care among middle-aged people to maintain a youthful appearance has become more active. Among facial skin areas, the skin around the eyes is the most delicate and thin, so the loss of elasticity in the fat layer starts first, making aging around the eyes one of the most noticeable concerns. In particular, the bulging under-eye fat can make the face look older and also appear tired or hollow. Once people pass their late 20s and enter their 30s, the structure of the septum that supports the under-eye fat weakens, and the fat protrudes outward and begins to sag. The problem is that it is not only the protruding under-eye fat that becomes an issue; as the fat sags, areas where the fat has sunken in and darkened also appear, and dull dark circles often accompany it. Many people look into lower eyelid sagging surgery to improve these overall signs of aging under the eyes.

Lower eyelid sagging surgery is performed by making a minimal incision along the line under the eyelashes to the outer corner of the eye, and removing and repositioning the bulging fat. An appropriate amount of sagging skin is also removed, which can improve wrinkles in the skin at the same time. At our clinic, we conduct a multifaceted and comprehensive diagnosis of the thickness of the eyelid skin and muscles and the degree of sagging, the extent of lower eyelid sagging, the depth and range of the tear trough, the degree and amount of under-eye fat protrusion, the condition of the skin around the eyes, and the overall harmony of the face shape and eyes. Then we create a one-on-one customized design and present the solution that can make you look as youthful as possible. This is because the causes of aging under the eyes and the surgical methods are not all the same. Since lower eyelid sagging surgery requires the skin tissue and fat to be evenly repositioned overall, an incision is necessary. For those concerned about scarring, the design is made naturally along the lower eyelash line, and scars are minimized through delicate tissue removal and precise suturing techniques.

Lower eyelid sagging surgery takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour, allows discharge on the same day, and the sutures are removed after 5 to 7 days. If you choose a hospital for lower eyelid surgery based only on low cost, side effect problems may occur. During lower eyelid surgery, if too much muscle is removed or the incision line is extended inward, the risk of nerve damage increases, which may lead to ectropion (a condition where the eyelid turns outward). If the under-eye sagging is severe and improvement is difficult with lower eyelid surgery alone, or if you want to prevent side effects such as ectropion after lower eyelid surgery, an outer canthopexy can be performed together. This helps reduce the risk of ectropion and can neatly address even severe under-eye sagging that cannot be resolved with lower eyelid surgery alone.

If there is not much fat to remove under the eyes and aging can be addressed by simply repositioning the fat structure, we recommend under-eye fat repositioning. Dr. Kim Jong-myeong carefully selected the questions people most often ask about under-eye fat repositioning and explained them in detail along with case examples of the procedure! Please check the video below.

Gangnam Diva Plastic Surgery wants to make your life more brilliant and lead a new paradigm. Through one-on-one customized consultations, we provide the best medical service for each individual, and with abundant clinical experience and expertise, we perform surgery to deliver safe and satisfying results. Even after the procedure, we carefully and systematically provide follow-up care to protect both your health and beauty.

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