We often see faces around us with bulging under the eyes and sunken skin beneath. In most cases, the bulging under the eyes is caused by protruding fat. Such faces can give a tired and gloomy impression, often accompanied by visible dark circles. Causes of under-eye bulging include a congenital excess of fat or the fat protruding as the membrane surrounding it loosens.

To address these symptoms, various lower eyelid surgeries, such as blepharoplasty and lower eyelid fat removal, have been introduced. Among these, 'lower eyelid fat repositioning' is gaining increasing public interest due to its relatively fast recovery time and short operating procedure.

Under-eye fat repositioning is a surgery that literally rearranges the fat under the eyes. It involves removing a portion of the sagging fat, spreading the remaining fat evenly, repositioning it, and then fixing it in place. Since the incision is typically made in the conjunctiva on the inside of the eye, the surgical scar is not visible externally, so there is no need to worry about scarring. However, because the condition can sometimes recur and the under-eye area may become bulging again after a certain period, it is also important to reinforce the fat pockets during the surgery.

Dr. Do Eon-rok, a board-certified plastic surgeon and director of Gangnam 1mm Plastic Surgery, stated, “Under-eye fat repositioning is an anti-aging surgery that flattens the area under the eyes without skin incisions. By repositioning bulging fat into sunken grooves, the protruding areas recede, while the hollowed-out areas are filled with volume, resulting in an overall flattened under-eye appearance. It can transform a tired or aged look into a bright and youthful one without significant sacrifice. However, the surgery is performed by creating a small slit in the inner conjunctiva of the eyelid.” He added, “Therefore, if the surgeon is not accustomed to operating through such a narrow opening, the repositioning may not be even, potentially causing the skin surface to become uneven. Furthermore, it is crucial to carefully assess the amount of fat, the degree of skin aging, and the type of tear trough on a case-by-case basis before proceeding with the surgery.” / Reporter Bang Hyun-jun hj0608@sedaily.com

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