The key to relocating fat under the eyes is accurate diagnosis according to each individual’s age and eye condition.
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<JAYJUN Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Clinic> Plastic surgery specialist Kang Hyungjoo Medical Director
As aging progresses, the orbital septum, which supports the area around the eyes, gradually weakens and the fat under the eyes pushes forward. This can create the image of so-called an ‘aged appearance’, where you always look tired, have a dark expression, and look older than your actual age.Especially, if the area under the eyes bulges outward, shadows can form underneath, making dark circles look darker. The protruding fat is often not sudden but appears prominent due to decreased elasticity of the surrounding tissue and structural changes. Recently, not only aging but also stress, lack of sleep, and rapid dieting have caused many young people in their 20s and 30s to have darker under-eye areas and more pronounced under-eye boundaries.
under-eye fat repositioning is attracting attention as a way to improve these concerns. under-eye fat repositioning is a surgery that makes the under-eye area more flat by appropriately relocating unnecessary fat that protrudes under the eyes to the sunken area. Since it is performed through the inner conjunctiva of the eye without making an incision in the skin, there are no visible scars and it has the advantage of a relatively quick recovery period. Rather than simply removing fat, you can expect a more natural and lively look by reorganizing the uneven lines under the eyes through realignment.
However, under-eye fat repositioning alone is not sufficient in all cases. In cases where fat protrusion is severe or skin elasticity is greatly reduced, the elasticity under the eyes may appear to have decreased or fine wrinkles may have worsened after repositioning. If sagging skin under the eyes is present, lower eyelid surgery, which removes excess skin, may be a more effective alternative. Since the appropriate surgical method varies depending on the individual's skin condition and degree of aging, an accurate diagnosis must be made first.
Kang Hyungjoo, director of JAYJUN Plastic Surgery (plastic surgery specialist), explained, “under-eye fat repositioning is not simply a surgery to remove fat, but rather to reduce uneven contours under the eyes by repositioning fat into hollow areas.” He also explained, “If the shape of the patient’s eyes, skin elasticity, and fat distribution are not carefully analyzed, the border may appear less improved or hollowing may worsen due to excessive fat removal, so caution is necessary.”
He continued, “Especially in cases accompanied by sagging skin, a combined approach such as lower eyelid surgery may be necessary, so it is important to draw up a customized plan through sufficient consultation with an experienced specialist.”
As the eye is a sensitive area with a complex structure, it is important to carefully analyze each individual's eye shape, fat distribution, skin elasticity, and aging process to create a customized surgical plan. under-eye fat repositioning surgery is not simply a surgery to remove protruding fat, but requires an elaborate process of moving and relocating fat to hollow areas, taking into account the anatomical structure. Therefore, it is advisable to make a careful decision through sufficient consultation with a specialist who has a deep anatomical understanding of the tissues around the eye and extensive clinical experience.