[Real Patient Case Review] Under-Eye Fat Repositioning

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Hello~

💎your beauty universe! This is Dr. Shim Jung-hwan, Head Director of Uber Plastic Surgery :)💎

Today, I am going to review a rhinoplasty case.

Today, I will review an under-eye fat repositioning case of a female in her 40s who was concerned about under-eye hollowness.

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Before Surgery

Looking at the patient's under-eyes before surgery, the fat is generally protruding forward, making the under-eye area look bulging.

At the same time, the tear trough ligament area is sunken, making the border distinct,

and as a result, shadows are cast under the eyes, making the dark circles appear even darker.

In this case, not only does the under-eye look bumpy,

but it also easily gives off a tired and older impression than her actual age.

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Diagnosis and Surgical Method

In the patient's case, there was not an excessive amount of under-eye fat,

but there was enough fat remaining to fill the sunken areas.

In such cases, if the fat is blindly removed, the under-eyes may become even more sunken or

it can result in an older-looking impression, so caution is required.

Therefore, unnecessary fat removal was not performed. Instead, after delicately releasing the tear trough ligament,

we proceeded with an under-eye fat repositioning surgery, relocating the existing fat to the sunken areas.

Because the remaining fat is utilized to supplement the volume,

you can expect a natural and stable result without the need for a separate fat graft.

After Surgery

Looking at the appearance after surgery, the area that looked sunken due to the tear trough has been sufficiently elevated,

and you can see that the entire under-eye area has become much smoother and flatter.

The protruding fat has been organized, and the sunken areas have been naturally filled,

noticeably improving the borders and shadows under the eyes.

As a result, the eyes look much brighter and more lively,

bringing a change that makes the impression softer and younger-looking.

This is a case where a natural under-eye improvement was achieved, not overdone and blending well with the original face.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does eye bag repositioning surgery always remove under-eye fat?

No. Indiscriminate removal of fat can actually make the under-eye area appear more hollow or create an aged impression. In this case, natural results were achieved by releasing the under-eye ligament and repositioning existing fat to the hollow areas, without unnecessary fat removal.

Is a separate fat graft essential to fill under-eye hollows?

No. If the patient has enough under-eye fat to fill the hollow areas, a separate fat graft is not necessary. By utilizing the existing protruding under-eye fat to supplement volume, stable improvement is possible without additional grafting.

What effects can be expected after under-eye fat repositioning surgery?

Yes, you can expect the under-eye area to become smooth and dark circles to be alleviated. As the protruding fat is tidied up and the areas that appeared hollow due to tear troughs are filled, the entire under-eye area becomes flat, transforming into a brighter and younger-looking impression.

What problems occur if the under-eye ligament becomes hollow?

Dark circles become more prominent, giving a tired impression. If the under-eye fat protrudes and the ligament area becomes hollow, the boundary becomes distinct, making the under-eye area appear bumpy and causing one to look older than their actual age.