[Real Patient Case Review] Under-Eye Fat Repositioning, Under-Eye Fat Grafting

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Hello~

💎your beauty universe! I am Dr. Shim Jung-hwan, Director of Uber Plastic Surgery :)💎

Today, I would like to review a case of under-eye fat repositioning and under-eye fat grafting.

Before Surgery

This patient had generally low aegyo-sal (under-eye roll) volume, and

their under-eye area looked sunken overall, with the hollowness around the tear trough ligament being particularly prominent.

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Rather than just a localized hollowness in one specific area,

✔️The overall volume under the eyes was lacking

✔️The skin was thin, making the hollowness appear even more pronounced

✔️As a result, this was a case where the patient had a strong tired and aged appearance.

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In such cases, to bring out a natural three-dimensional effect,

I determined that this was a type requiring additional volume reinforcement.

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Diagnosis and Surgical Method

Since the tear trough ligament was deeply sunken, the area was first reinforced with under-eye fat, but

because the patient's own fat volume was insufficient,

the surgery was performed by additionally harvesting fat from the thighs and combining it with under-eye fat grafting.

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🥨Tear Trough Ligament Area

→ As the core area with the most severe hollowness, volume was precisely filled to create a smooth, flat improvement.

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🥨Entire Under-Eye Line

→ Added natural volume without overdoing it to create a three-dimensional effect.

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🥨Aegyo-sal Line

→ Designed focusing on a smooth transition so it doesn't look artificially puffy.

Rather than simply filling the sunken areas,

the goal was to balance the overall volume under the eyes to improve the appearance into a natural and vibrant look.

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1 Week Post-Op

Immediately after under-eye fat grafting, because the fat has not yet engrafted,

a slightly larger amount of fat is injected than the volume that will actually be maintained, and this is accompanied by swelling,

which can give a slightly puffy impression.

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This is a normal recovery process,

and it will naturally settle down along with the swelling over time.

3 Weeks Post-Op

As the swelling gradually subsides,

the previously deeply sunken tear trough ligament area becomes noticeably flatter,

and as volume fills the entire under-eye area, you can see the face transforming to look much more three-dimensional and vibrant.

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💚Improvement of the tired-looking impression

💚A brighter image with a smooth under-eye transition

💚Natural volume without looking overdone

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You can see these improved results.

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Under-eye fat repositioning and under-eye fat grafting are

important volume-balancing surgeries that determine the overall impression of the face.

Accurately diagnosing each individual's under-eye condition and fat volume,

and proceeding with the appropriate method is more important than anything else.

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Pre-Op / 1 Week Post-Op / 2 Weeks Post-Op / 3 Weeks Post-Op

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I undergo both under-eye fat repositioning and under-eye fat grafting?

Yes, if the overall volume under your eyes is insufficient or if your tear troughs are deeply sunken, it is advisable to combine both procedures. As in the case described, if your own fat volume is insufficient, harvesting fat from areas like the thighs for grafting can achieve more natural and立体 results.

What is the condition one week after under-eye fat grafting surgery?

One week after surgery, you may appear somewhat swollen. This is the stage before the fat settles, as a slightly larger amount of fat than will be maintained is injected, and swelling from the surgery is present. This is a normal recovery process that will naturally subside over time.

When does the swelling naturally subside after surgery?

Typically, by the third week after surgery, the swelling noticeably reduces, and the area becomes more natural. As the swelling subsides, deeply sunken tear troughs become flatter, and the entire under-eye area gains appropriate volume, transforming a tired impression into a vibrant and bright image.

Where is the fat used for under-eye fat grafting harvested from?

Fat is primarily harvested from the thighs for use. If the fat volume under the eyes is insufficient and it is difficult to resolve deep hollowness with repositioning alone, healthy fat can be harvested from areas like the thighs and grafted under the eyes to effectively supplement the lacking volume.