Under-Eye Fat Repositioning: Goodbye to a Dark, Aged Appearance!

My dark circles and bulging under-eye area become even more noticeable in the bright sunlight 😨

Among the many causes of dark circles are visible blood vessels due to under-eye fat or thin skin, as well as poor lifestyle habits.

When the under-eye fat bulges, it can interfere with blood flow in the orbicularis oculi muscle, increasing the amount of dark red venous blood flow and making dark circles more pronounced.

The aging process cannot be stopped, and once wrinkles and protruding fat develop, they are difficult to improve naturally. For this reason, improvement through various home-care methods such as cosmetic products and dietary changes may have been difficult ㅠㅠ

When aging causes bulging fat pockets and tear troughs under the eyes, the face can look tired and older, making prompt improvement desirable. Today, we would like to introduce a surgery that may help create a brighter eye area and improve skin wrinkles :D

If your under-eye fat is bulging and your dark circles are pronounced, you may be a suitable candidate for the under-eye fat repositioning mentioned above.

Please pay close attention to today’s post ^_^

What Is Under-Eye Fat Repositioning?

Under-eye fat repositioning is a surgical method for improving the condition in which the septum surrounding the under-eye fat weakens with age, causing the lower eyelid area to sag or the fat to bulge outward.

It is an eye surgery that can brighten the dark, tired-looking under-eye area, improve wrinkles, and create a more youthful-looking appearance.

However, because this surgery is performed around the under-eye area, where blood vessels and nerves pass, satisfaction is much higher when the procedure is performed at a clinic equipped with advanced medical devices and staffed by experienced medical professionals.

Under-eye fat is usually caused by a loss of elasticity associated with aging, but it can appear regardless of age. In fact, there are more patients in their 20s and 30s than you might expect.

Because it can also improve elasticity around the eyes and fine lines, it is one of the procedures commonly chosen by people of various ages and genders to achieve a brighter, clearer, and more youthful-looking appearance.

DM Plastic Surgery’s Expertise in Under-Eye Fat Repositioning

Under-eye fat repositioning improves dark circles by appropriately repositioning the under-eye fat toward the tear trough area.

By also securing the orbital septum, a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive clinical experience can help reduce the possibility of recurrence.

If you are worried that the natural under-eye fullness that becomes more prominent when smiling—a key element of a youthful-looking eye area—might disappear after surgery, there is no need to worry, as under-eye fat and this fullness are anatomically different areas.

Under-eye fat is the tissue that protrudes beneath the eye. DM Plastic Surgery’s under-eye fat repositioning procedure preserves your natural under-eye fullness. In fact, it may make this fullness appear more defined after surgery, allowing for a more natural and attractive eye area.

Visible scarring is rare, and from the day after the procedure, you can wash your face, except for the area directly beneath the eyes, and quickly return to your daily activities.

Some swelling and a sensation of something being present may occur, but these symptoms are not usually severe enough to interfere with daily life. Nevertheless, we recommend taking about one day to rest.

How Is Under-Eye Fat Repositioning Performed?

The procedure is performed after establishing a customized plan through a thorough consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive clinical experience in various cases.

A small incision is made beneath the conjunctiva, unnecessary fat is removed, and the orbital septum is tightened and secured to the periosteum for reinforcement. The incision is then closed with sutures.

Through this surgery, you may achieve a more youthful-looking eye area, a smoother under-eye contour, improvement in wrinkles beneath and around the eyes, improvement in hollowness under the eyes, and improvement in dark, dull-looking dark circles!

To achieve clear improvement and a satisfactory result, the procedure should be carried out after a thorough consultation.

What Is Septum Reinforcement?

As mentioned earlier in the surgical process, the orbital septum is pulled and secured to the periosteum.

This is because repositioning only the under-eye fat may result in a shorter-lasting outcome or increase the possibility of recurrence.

Securing the septum firmly to the periosteum helps extend the duration of the result and minimize complications. This is one reason the procedure receives many positive reviews and is part of DM Plastic Surgery’s expertise.

DM Plastic Surgery Under-Eye Fat Repositioning Before & After

Under-eye fat repositioning: before surgery + one week after surgery

[Actual under-eye fat repositioning surgery case at DM Plastic Surgery]

The patient visited us because they were concerned that their overall appearance looked dull and tired due to dark circles and a bulging under-eye area.

These photos were taken one week after the patient’s under-eye fat repositioning surgery.

After establishing a customized plan through thorough communication with the surgeon, the procedure was performed. Once the previously tired and dull-looking eye area improved, the patient achieved a brighter, more vibrant, and youthful-looking appearance.

※The degree of swelling and recovery may vary from person to person. Please keep this in mind.※

Who Is Under-Eye Fat Repositioning For?

At DM Plastic Surgery, we recommend under-eye fat repositioning for people who:

• Have excessively protruding under-eye fat

• Were dissatisfied with a previous procedure

• Have fat loss, hyperpigmentation, or dark circles

• Want to achieve a more youthful-looking appearance

• Are concerned that the area beneath their eyes appears translucent

• Want to improve under-eye wrinkles and need improved elasticity

A customized plan is established through thorough communication between the doctor and patient, and a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive clinical experience performs each procedure on a one-to-one customized basis.

DM Plastic Surgery Eye & Nose Surgery Center Director

To achieve a satisfactory result, the surgery should be performed after consulting with experienced medical professionals who have extensive experience with various types of cases.

If you are currently considering under-eye fat repositioning, please visit our clinic and have a thorough consultation with our eye-surgery specialists.

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