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Adding a Youthful Look with Eye Fat Grafting

Diva Plastic Surgery Clinic · 디바성형외과의원 · April 4, 2023

A person’s face changes over time. So if hollowness appears in areas such as the cheekbones or under the eyes, it can make the face look somewhat tired and give off a strained impr...

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Clinic: Diva Plastic Surgery Clinic

Original post date: April 4, 2023

Translated at: April 25, 2026 at 6:40 AM

Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.

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A person’s face changes over time.

So if hollowness appears in areas such as the cheekbones or under the eyes,

it can make the face look somewhat tired and give off a strained impression.

In cases where there is a frown line between the eyebrows or deep wrinkles around the eyes,

it may also make you look older than your actual age.

Aging itself varies from person to person.

However, as everyone gets older, skin elasticity naturally decreases, wrinkles appear, and the skin sags downward, which can lead to both aesthetic and functional concerns.

In particular, the skin around the eyes is thin and sensitive, so various changes can be felt easily.

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Typical signs of aging around the eyes include wrinkles, sagging eyelids, and the formation of double eyelids, among others, and these may require correction for various reasons.

The eyes play a major role in determining a person’s image.

As people age, they may become more sensitive to changes around the eyes, feel stressed, and give off a tired or depressed impression, which is why they may consider methods such as eye fat grafting for improvement.

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As people get older, the skin layer becomes thinner and fat decreases, which can cause the fat in the upper eyelids to disappear rapidly.

Because these changes can alter the image and impression entirely, people look for various ways to restore the fuller look of the eyes they used to have.

One option is eye fat grafting.

However, if the right method is not chosen or if the procedure is performed by someone with less experience, complications can occur.

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The eyelid area can also take on a bumpy appearance.

In such cases, an irregular grafting process may create a line with multiple folds.

In addition, instead of a natural-looking result from eye fat grafting, the eyes may appear swollen, or the transferred fat may clump together and be felt as lumps.

If the surgery is performed without matching the overall eye shape and balance, the result may end up being worse than not having done it at all.

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Above all, unlike other methods, eye fat grafting involves collecting fat from another area and transplanting it.

As a result, incisions are needed not only around the eyes but also at the donor site, so the possibility of scars must be considered.

In addition, because the procedure is performed under sedation anesthesia, some recovery time is needed after the anesthesia wears off.

Recovery time is needed not only for the anesthesia, but also for the incision sites, bruising, and swelling.

Because of this, it is necessary to plan for a recovery period that allows for a slower return to daily life.

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If a relaxed approach is difficult, you may start to consider surgical eye fat grafting.

When it is hard to proceed comfortably in daily life, you can look for a non-surgical treatment that may help bring about change.

One option is the use of fillers specifically for the eye area.

This method can be applied not only when the upper eyelids have become hollow due to skin aging, but also in various other cases.

It may also help when there is insufficient fat under the eyes, creating a shadowed appearance, when the under-eye tear trough looks pronounced due to a deepened hollow line, or when you are concerned about under-eye pigmentation.

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If you choose a filler-based solution instead of eye fat grafting, its advantages may include a shorter procedure time and a quicker return to daily life.

If you do not have enough time and are only considering surgical methods, this can be one option.

Hyaluronic acid is the main ingredient, and because it is very similar to a substance found in the human body, it may help reduce the burden.

Even so, what matters is that satisfaction can vary depending on the medical staff’s experience and skill.

Above all, the area around the eyes is sensitive and delicate, and the skin is thin, so extra caution is always necessary.

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As people age, multiple double eyelid folds can also form.

If this occurs together with hollowing and sagging, it can create a very tired appearance.

It is also common for the left and right sides to be asymmetrical, which can make the balance look off.

In such cases, adding appropriate volume can help bring back a more lively look, and eye fat grafting may be considered as one way to do that.

The lower eye area has relatively thin skin and is prone to wrinkles from various forms of stimulation.

Because of this, it is also an area where aging progresses relatively quickly.

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If you have decided to proceed with eye fat grafting, the choice of medical staff and medical institution is also important.

Recently, the procedure has been performed through nano-scale fat tissue injection, which is also a method that can allow for more natural-looking lines.

It may help improve fine wrinkles and can be performed with less burden.

In addition, it can be used not only for aesthetic purposes but also as a solution for functional discomfort, which may make it a highly satisfying choice.

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Since aging is something that cannot be prevented by human effort alone, looking for ways to address it can be one solution.

Therefore, if you first check and consider which method is better suited to you, you may be able to reduce stress and find a way to improve areas you once thought of as a complex.

** This post was written by Diva Plastic Surgery as promotional content in compliance with the Medical Advertising Act. **

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