Yongsan Plastic Surgery: Fixing Under-Eye Hollows with Under-Eye Fat Repositioning

Hello. This is Mutoel Plastic Surgery Clinic.

As you move from your late 30s into your 40s,

one of the areas where many people notice aging the most

is the area under the eyes.

When you look in the mirror, you may look especially tired,

there may be an under-eye shadow that does not go away even with makeup,

and there may also be bulging under-eye fat.

If you have these symptoms,

it may not be a simple skin issue,

but rather an issue caused by abnormal fat positioning and weakening of the soft tissue.

In such cases, 'under-eye fat repositioning' and

'fat grafting' can be effective solutions.

Today, I’d like to share information about fat repositioning and fat grafting

for those who are concerned about this issue,

so if you are interested, please read carefully.

What is under-eye fat repositioning?

As the name suggests, this surgery does not simply remove the fat

that protrudes under the eyes,

but evenly repositions it.

So why reposition it? Under-eye fat becomes bulged as it is pushed forward,

and directly below it there is a hollow area.

If only the fat is removed in this state,

the under-eye area can become even more hollow,

making you look more tired and older than before the surgery.

That is why, these days at Yongsan Plastic Surgery,

spreading the under-eye fat evenly downward and repositioning it

to create a natural, youthful under-eye line

can be considered the most popular and mainstream approach.

When is it recommended?

1. People in their 20s to 40s whose under-eye area is especially bulging and looks shadowed
2. People who have developed under-eye hollows or dark circles as they age
3. People who are told every morning that they look puffy and tired
4. People with uneven under-eye contours

In these cases, improvement through surgery

is very effective.

How is the surgery performed?

In general, the surgery is performed using the conjunctival incision method (an incision on the inside of the eye).

In other words, there is no visible external scar.

First, after making an incision in the inner conjunctiva of the eye,

while checking the protruding fat,

it is evenly spread and repositioned

to the hollow area below,

and if necessary, a small amount of fat is removed and

the procedure is completed by suturing.

The surgery time at Yongsan Plastic Surgery

is typically about 40 to 50 minutes on average,

and in some cases it is performed together with laser treatment, fat grafting,

or lower eyelid surgery.

Recovery and precautions?

Basically, there are no stitches,

and because it is a conjunctival incision, there is almost no scar.

However, swelling and bruising may last for about a week,

and for most people it becomes natural-looking in about two weeks.

Contact lens wear is possible after one week,

and makeup or facial cleansing is possible 3 to 4 days after the procedure.

Since recovery is usually relatively quick,

many people undergo surgery over the weekend

or during time off. Why do fat grafting as well?

When consulting at Yongsan Plastic Surgery,

there are cases where under-eye fat repositioning alone does not provide

sufficient improvement depending on the patient’s condition.

In particular, if the tear trough and the front cheek are also hollow,

simply spreading the fat may still leave the overall impression looking tired.

In such cases, a small amount of fat grafting is performed together

to areas that are not covered by repositioning,

completing a much more natural and youthful-looking impression and contour.

Simply put,

under-eye fat repositioning spreads out the bulging area under the eyes,

and fat grafting fills in volume in the hollow areas.

When these two surgeries are combined,

they tend to work very well together,

so the under-eye area looks neatly refined,

the impression becomes softer,

and the face looks more lively.

I recommend combined surgery in these cases.

People who have both under-eye bulging and dark circles, as well as hollowness

People with deep tear troughs or hollow front cheeks

People who previously had only fat grafting but saw little effect

People who want to maximize the effect of a 'youthful surgery'

In particular, for middle-aged women in their 40s and 50s,

as the under-eye area becomes deeply hollow with age,

this combined surgery is highly satisfying for those whose impression looks tired and older.

How is the combined surgery performed?

Looking at the surgery sequence at Yongsan Plastic Surgery,

first, the protruding fat is naturally repositioned downward

through fat repositioning.

After that, the lacking volume in the tear trough or front cheek area

is precisely injected in very small amounts

after refining autologous fat into the correct layer.

All of this is performed under one round of sleep anesthesia, or

under sedation,

and the recovery period generally does not differ greatly

from repositioning alone.

The surgery time is also only about 30 minutes longer,

so even though it is two procedures,

you do not need to feel too burdened.

Frequently Asked Questions Q&A

Lastly, I would like to answer a few questions

that are often asked during consultations.

Q1. If you do fat grafting, won’t that area become puffy?

A. These days, with the 'micro fat grafting' method,

fat is injected in very thin, layered portions,

so it can be adjusted to look natural and not excessive.

Of course, the skill of the practitioner is important in this process.

Q2. If all the fat is absorbed, do I need to do it again?

A. On average, about 50 to 70% of the fat survives after the first graft.

If necessary, a touch-up can be done after 3 to 6 months,

but in most cases one procedure is enough.

Q3. I want to combine it with other lifting or laser treatments.

A. From 2 to 3 weeks after surgery,

it is possible to combine with lifting or skin-tightening laser treatments.

However, it is best to plan other procedures only after the surgical area has stabilized.

Q4. Will surgery make dark circles disappear?

A. In cases where dark circles are caused by fat protrusion, they improve.

However, for pigmented dark circles,

laser treatment or whitening treatment should be combined.

Q5. Won’t it bulge again after surgery?

A. In principle, if the fat is well fixed and then distributed,

the recurrence rate is very low.

However, changes caused by aging can vary from person to person.

Closing...

Today, we looked at under-eye fat repositioning and fat grafting

at Yongsan Plastic Surgery.

For those whose concerns about the under-eye area have become more serious,

fat repositioning alone can certainly lead to improvement.

But for those with deep tear troughs or hollow cheek volume,

combining fat grafting can create a much more natural and youthful-looking change.

This combination is, quite literally,

the combined procedure most closely related to correcting the impression around the eyes,

so you may experience satisfaction in various areas,

including photos, real-life appearance, and makeup.

However, every procedure and surgery has its pros and cons,

and the most important thing is to receive an accurate diagnosis

through consultation with a specialist about which combination your face needs.

Please consult with an experienced specialist,

and aim for results that are not excessive but natural,

so that you can regain a younger-looking 'new you' than before.

Thank you very much for reading this long post today,

and I will end the article here.

This has been Mutoel Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Thank you.