[Real Patient Case Review] Lower Eyelid Fat Repositioning

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Hello~

💎your beauty universe! I am Dr. Shim Jeong-hwan, head director of Weverse Plastic Surgery :)💎

Today, I would like to review a rhinoplasty case.

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Today, we will review a lower eyelid fat repositioning case of a female in her 30s who is concerned about under-eye hollowness..

Before Surgery

Looking at the patient's under-eye condition before surgery, the aegyo-sal is relatively well-maintained, but

you can see that the under-eye fat is protruding forward right below the aegyo-sal.

Additionally, below that, the tear trough ligament area is hollowed out, creating a shadow.

Because of this,

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✅The top is the aegyo-sal,

✅The middle is the protruding fat,

✅The bottom is the hollowed tear trough.

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These three elements overlap, showing a typical under-eye aging pattern where the under-eye area appears divided into two lines.

This condition can make one look more tired than their actual age, or give off a dark and sunken impression.

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Diagnosis and Surgical Method

Lower eyelid fat repositioning surgery does not simply remove the protruding fat;

it is a structural correction surgery that relocates and repositions the protruding fat into the hollowed areas.

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Specifically,

✅By opening the tear trough ligament, the bulging under-eye fat is smoothly spread out into the hollowed areas,

✅which connects the overall under-eye line in a flat and natural way.

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Through this method, while maintaining the volume of fat,

the goal is to alleviate the bumpy under-eye contours to create a natural and smooth under-eye impression.

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After Surgery

If you look at the appearance after surgery,

the natural shadow right below the aegyo-sal is maintained,

and you can see that the under-eye line, which previously bulged out and then hollowed again, has become flat overall.

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In other words,

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✅The bulging fat protrusion is alleviated,

✅and the hollow-looking tear trough area is improved together,

✅giving the impression that the entire under-eye area is smoothly connected as a single layer.

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Through lower eyelid fat repositioning surgery,

the tired and sunken feeling caused by the bulging under-eyes is alleviated,

and it is easy to understand that it transforms into a more relaxed and vibrant impression.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the under-eye fat repositioning surgery performed?

Under-eye fat repositioning surgery is performed by moving the protruding under-eye fat to sunken areas. It is not simply about removing fat, but a structural corrective surgery that opens the tear trough ligament and gently spreads the protruding fat into the sunken areas, creating a smooth and even under-eye line.

Does under-eye fat repositioning make the aegyo-sal (under-eye fat roll) disappear?

No, the aegyo-sal remains as it is. After the surgery, the natural shadow directly below the aegyo-sal is preserved, while only the bulging or sunken under-eye line below it is corrected to be flat and smooth, achieving a more natural result.

Why does my under-eye area appear to be divided into two lines?

The under-eye area appears divided into two lines due to the overlapping of aegyo-sal, protruding fat, and a sunken tear trough caused by under-eye aging. Below the upper aegyo-sal, the under-eye fat protrudes forward, and the tear trough ligament area below it becomes sunken, creating a shadow that makes the under-eye appear divided into two lines, giving a tired impression.

What effects can I expect after under-eye fat repositioning surgery?

The bulging and hollow appearance under the eyes will be alleviated, transforming into a more relaxed and vibrant impression. As both the protruding fat and sunken tear trough areas are improved, the entire under-eye area will be smoothly connected in one layer, making the uneven under-eye contours natural and smooth.