Lower Blepharoplasty vs. Under-Eye Fat Repositioning: What’s the Difference? Which Option Is Right for Me?

Lower Blepharoplasty vs. Under-Eye Fat Repositioning: What’s the Difference?

Which Option Is Right for Me?

<Actual DM Plastic Surgery Clinic lower blepharoplasty patient>

Hello, this is DM Plastic Surgery Clinic🥰

If the area under your eyes looks particularly puffy whenever you look in the mirror, or if you are often told that you look tired because it appears dark,

please pay close attention to today’s post!

As we age, the skin and muscles under our eyes gradually lose their elasticity.

At this time, the pockets surrounding the under-eye fat also become weaker,

causing the fat to bulge outward,

while the skin begins to sag😥

If you have felt that simple home care or treatments have their limits,

DM Plastic Surgery Clinic’s comprehensive lower blepharoplasty solution

may help restore a brighter, more vibrant appearance under your eyes.

A reliable way to transform a dull, tired-looking impression into

a bright and youthful appearance in a single procedure!

Today, we will explain DM Plastic Surgery Clinic’s lower blepharoplasty in detail😊

💡 Lower Blepharoplasty vs. Under-Eye Fat Repositioning,

Which Procedure Is Right for Me?

Many people become confused between these two procedures

when researching under-eye surgery.

◾ Under-eye fat repositioning: Suitable when there is little to no skin sagging, but the under-eye fat is bulging or hollow.

◾ Lower blepharoplasty: When there are issues with under-eye fat along with significant skin sagging and wrinkles, we recommend lower blepharoplasty, which removes and lifts the excess skin.

Both procedures share the goal of creating a smoother, flatter appearance under the eyes,

but the appropriate procedure varies depending on whether skin sagging is present👀✨

💡 DM Plastic Surgery Clinic’s Lower Blepharoplasty Expertise

1. Preventing Ectropion (Outward Turning of the Eyelid)

The inner eyelid and tarsal plate are firmly pulled and secured

to the outer canthal tendon, the tendon on the outer side.

This gives the lower eyelid added support

and helps prevent ectropion, in which the eyelid turns outward after surgery.

2. Preserving the Under-Eye Fat Pads While Reducing Dark Circles!

Many people worry that lower blepharoplasty may cause the aegyo-sal, a key feature of a youthful appearance,

to disappear.

At our clinic, we preserve the aegyo-sal through septal reinforcement.

In addition, we carefully remove the sagging skin and muscles

to help maintain the fat-repositioning effect for longer

and improve dark circles for a brighter-looking eye area.

3. Minimizing Unevenness Through Orbital Septum Fixation

After removing and repositioning unnecessary fat,

we also secure the orbital septum to help minimize

recurrent unevenness under the eyes or eyelid sagging over time.

The under-eye area can have a significant impact on your overall impression

even with very subtle changes.

DM Plastic Surgery Clinic carefully analyzes each individual’s skin thickness, wrinkle depth,

age group, and degree of sagging

to perform customized surgery.

💡 We Recommend DM Lower Blepharoplasty for Those Who:

▪️ Currently have pronounced dark circles

▪️ Are dissatisfied with a previous treatment

▪️ Have pronounced tear troughs

▪️ Have loose wrinkles under the eyes

▪️ Look older due to under-eye sagging

▪️ Are concerned about having a large amount of under-eye fat

DM Plastic Surgery Clinic recommends lower blepharoplasty

for people with these concerns.

If wrinkles have formed under your eyes and the fat is visibly bulging when you look in the mirror,

it is easy to see that the aging process has already progressed considerably.

💡 How Is DM Lower Blepharoplasty Performed?

A fine incision is made along the line just below the eyelashes,

after which unnecessary fat is removed or repositioned.

The sagging muscles are then pulled taut, firmly secured to the periosteum,

and meticulously sutured.

Most importantly, patients can be discharged on the same day without a separate hospital stay,

and the stitches are removed on the seventh day after surgery.

Through a post-operative care program designed to minimize swelling and bruising,

we also help patients return to their daily routines quickly🥰

<Actual DM Plastic Surgery Clinic lower blepharoplasty patient>

Because lower blepharoplasty requires work on the skin, fat, and muscles

within the limited space under the eyes,

advanced surgical skills and an aesthetic eye are essential.

With extensive clinical experience and expertise in eye plastic surgery,

Dr. Lee Joo-hong, the director of the Eye and Nose Plastic Surgery Center at DM Plastic Surgery Clinic,

personally oversees each procedure,

from one-on-one consultations to surgery,

taking each patient’s facial harmony into consideration.

If you are secretly dealing with stress caused by under-eye sagging and dark circles,

please do not worry alone. Visit our clinic

and find the under-eye improvement solution that is right for you🌸

For more before-and-after photos and firsthand reviews,

you can visit the DM Plastic Surgery Clinic website and YouTube channel.

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