Under-eye Fat Repositioning

Puffy under-eyes, dull dark circles, a tired look: the real cause is “under-eye fat.”

If you were born with a recessed bone structure, there's no bone to support the fat, so it bulges downward. With age, the pocket holding the fat also weakens, letting the fat bulge out, along with sagging skin and wrinkles.

Why

under-eye fat repositioning?

The longer you leave it, the worse sagging under-eye fat becomes

Sagging skin caused by bulging fat

Sagging skin is hard to improve with fat repositioning alone, so you may need lower blepharoplasty, which removes excess skin.

Pigmentation and dark circles that set in

Because of poor circulation and pigmentation, the area may stay dark even after the fat is removed.

An older-looking face

The longer you leave it, the deeper your tear troughs become, making you look even older.

Under-eye fat repositioning

• This surgery removes unnecessary under-eye fat or moves it into hollow areas to improve dark circles and make the under-eye area flat and smooth. Because the incision is made inside the conjunctiva, it restores a brighter look with no visible scars to worry about.

Surgery time

30 minutes

Anesthesia

Local anesthesia / IV sedation

Follow-up visits

1 to 2 visits

Recovery

3 to 5 weeks

Stitch removal

After 5 to 7 days

Who under-eye fat repositioning is for

• Those who are young but have puffy, protruding under-eyes
• Those whose under-eye fat casts shadows even with makeup
• Those whose skin has loosened and darkened, making them look older
• Those whose under-eyes sag like a bulldog's because the membrane holding the fat has weakened
• Sunken tear troughs that make you look gaunt and unwell
• Those whose dark circles make them look tired and unwell

How under-eye fat repositioning is performed

01. Thorough assessment

We plan the surgery based on under-eye fat, wrinkles, how the fat has spread, and more.

02. Delicate conjunctival incision

The incision is made in the conjunctiva on the inside of the eyelid, so no scar is visible.

03. Fat repositioning and aegyo-sal preservation

Under-eye fat is removed and repositioned while the aegyo-sal (the soft roll just below the lower lashes) is preserved.

04. Orbital septum reinforcement

After the fat is repositioned, the loosened orbital septum is strengthened and restored.

05. Your ideal eyes

Bright, lively, youthful under-eyes

Benefits of under-eye fat repositioning

• A younger-looking face
• Dark circles removed
• Natural contour restored under the eyes
• Brighter under-eyes
• No scars to worry about

The details of under-eye fat repositioning

Check Point

Aegyo-sal stays, under-eyes get smoother

The fat layer targeted in surgery lies below the aegyo-sal. At DOY JUN Plastic Surgery, we never touch the aegyo-sal muscle. We precisely reposition only the fat beneath it, keeping your natural aegyo-sal line while improving sagging and wrinkles.

Check Point

The key to satisfying results and preventing recurrence: “septum reinforcement”

Firmly tightening the septum that holds the fat lowers the risk of recurrence and gives your eyes a bright, lively look, as if a light had been switched on.

Check Point

Lower blepharoplasty VS under-eye fat repositioning

Which surgery is right for you?

Lower blepharoplasty

An incision along the lower lash line is used to reposition fat and also correct sagging skin

Under-eye fat repositioning

An incision in the conjunctiva on the inside of the lower eyelid is used to reposition only the under-eye fat

Key points of our under-eye fat repositioning

“Orbital septum reinforcement” to prevent recurrence

To keep the fat from bulging again, we pull the “orbital septum” taut and secure it with double fixation. Smooth results last a long time, without worry about recurrence.

“Tear trough release” for no hollowness

We fully release the ligament that causes a sunken, hollow look. This creates space so the repositioned fat spreads evenly instead of clumping.

“Conjunctival surgery” with no external scars

The surgery is done through the conjunctiva inside the eyelid, with no skin incision. There are no visible wounds or stitches, so you can wash your face and wear makeup the same day.

“Fat preservation” that keeps volume

Removing too much fat leaves the eyes looking hollow. We preserve and reuse as much of your own fat as possible, leaving just the right amount of volume and vitality.

Our promise at DOY JUN Plastic Surgery: eyes you'll love to see in the mirror

The smallest difference in the eyes can change your whole impression. How strongly you open your eyes, their width, their angle, and other factors can all make eyes look unnatural. That's why eyes need to be clear and defined, yet natural.

At DOY JUN Plastic Surgery, we analyze your eyes and face from every angle to create the eyes that suit your face best

Eye shape / size

Analysis of eye size, upper-to-lower proportions, eye shape, and how much of the iris shows

Inner and outer corners

Analysis of the epicanthal fold, eye angle, outer corners, and space around the eyes

Facial space and eye spacing

Analysis of open space on the face and the distance between the eyes

Skin and muscle

Analysis of skin elasticity, muscle, fat, and more