Under-Eye Fat Repositioning: When Bulging Under-Eyes and Dark Circles Are a Concern

Under-Eye Fat Repositioning: When Bulging Under-Eyes and Dark Circles Are a Concern

Every time you look in the mirror,

do you sigh at your bulging under-eyes

and prominent dark circles?

If you're concerned about looking tired

or older than your age,

under-eye fat repositioning and lower blepharoplasty

can significantly improve a dull impression

into a more vibrant face.

What is under-eye fat repositioning?

It's a procedure that not only removes

the bulging fat under the eyes

but also moves it to hollow areas (like tear troughs)

to fill them evenly.

Under-eye fat repositioning

reduces bulging under-eye fat

and fills in hollow areas,

improving the eyes to look more vibrant and defined.

So, when is it best to consider under-eye fat repositioning

versus under-eye fat removal?

If the skin around your eyes is very thin or lacks elasticity,

if you have severe under-eye fat and dark circles,

if you have a naturally large amount of under-eye fat,

if severe under-eye skin sagging makes you look older,

if your tear troughs appear deeply sunken, etc.

If you have any other under-eye concerns,

it's worth considering this procedure.

Typically, ‘One-Day Under-Eye Fat Repositioning’

is a surgical method that improves the condition

by removing and repositioning under-eye fat

in just one visit.

Since it's accessed through a minimal incision

via the inner conjunctiva of the eye,

you don't have to worry about scars.

Afterward, unnecessary protruding under-eye fat is

neatly removed and redistributed,

then firmly fixed to naturally refine

the under-eye line.

One-Day Under-Eye Fat Repositioning

uses an internal fixation method, securing with dissolvable sutures

from inside the skin, so

suture removal is not necessary.

Not only can you resume daily life immediately after surgery,

but the absence of scars

makes it a preferred method for many.

In addition to under-eye fat repositioning,

there are various other methods

that can help with under-eye concerns.

Depending on your individual condition,

lower blepharoplasty or fat grafting may also be considered.

What is lower blepharoplasty?

Due to reduced skin elasticity from aging,

it is primarily suitable for individuals aged 40 and above

who have sagging under-eye fat and skin.

It's an appropriate method for those who need improvement

through skin incision and excision below the eyelashes.

Lower blepharoplasty can improve

shadowed under-eyes caused by

under-eye wrinkles and crow's feet.

The surgical method involves an incision along the lower lash line,

excision of sagging skin,

and removal and repositioning of unnecessary fat.

Finally,

it's a procedure that involves fixing the inner eye muscle to the periosteum

through lateral canthoplasty,

then pulling the skin and meticulously suturing it.

In addition to removing and

repositioning under-eye fat,

there's also a method of grafting fat in reverse.

Fat grafting is a procedure that involves

injecting fat extracted from your own body

into hollow areas of the face or body

to restore volume.

Fat is typically harvested from areas like the thighs or abdomen,

purified, and then grafted.

Through fat grafting,

filling the volume in hollow areas

can alleviate wrinkles around the eyes.

This results in a rejuvenating effect,

making it a suitable surgery for those

with many wrinkles around the eyes.

If you're considering under-eye fat repositioning,

there are four checklists you should review.

The first is

that it involves a triple complex treatment method of

under-eye fat removal, fat repositioning, and septal reinforcement.

It's good to check if a comprehensive approach

can address various causes at once.

The second is

to confirm whether the surgery is performed while preserving the ‘aegyo’ muscle (under-eye fat roll).

The surgery should be performed while maintaining the aegyo muscle

to avoid harming the aegyo-sal.

The third is

to ensure that the septum between the skin and fat

is strengthened and firmly fixed

to prevent recurrence.

If the septum under the eyes weakens,

the fat can push forward again, so

it's necessary to check if efforts are being made

to prevent recurrence.

Lastly,

it's to confirm whether the surgery is performed using only autologous fat,

and if the hollow areas are repositioned with the remaining fat

while unnecessary fat is removed.

Surgery using only autologous fat increases the engraftment rate,

allowing for long-lasting results

and a more natural improvement with less foreign body sensation

when touched.

The under-eye area is

the first part of the face to show signs of aging

and a crucial factor that influences overall impression.

Even for simple skin sagging or

fat protrusion,

the approach should vary depending on the cause and condition.

Under-eye concerns arising from various causes

require personalized improvement.

We recommend finding the most suitable method

through thorough consultation with medical staff

before making a decision.