Let Us Tell You About the Methods and Features of Under-Eye Fat Repositioning!

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This is Vibe Plastic Surgery.

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As the skin under the eyes sags,

bulging eye fat can cause dark circles and under-eye wrinkles,

creating a dark and tired impression, and the sunken under-eye area can look hollow,

making you look older than your actual age

and giving an aged appearance.

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Because of this, under-eye fat repositioning surgery

has been highly preferred by many recently.

Are you unfamiliar with under-eye fat repositioning surgery?

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What is Under-Eye Fat Repositioning?

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Among our facial features, the eyeball is a particularly important structure.

To protect the eyeball from impacts,

there are fat pockets located around the eyes.

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In other words, this fat acts as an airbag.

However, as we age, the fat pockets specifically under the eyes

gradually become loose,

and the fat protrudes outward, making you look older than you are

and creating a tired impression. The surgery that resolves this is

under-eye fat repositioning.

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How is Under-Eye Fat Repositioning Surgery Performed?

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Generally, the surgery known as under-eye fat repositioning

is performed by accessing through the conjunctiva, strengthening the bulging fat pockets

and the walls surrounding them,

while spreading out the non-bulging areas.

This is how the procedure is carried out.

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At Vibe Plastic Surgery,

after designing the extent of the protruding fat and the tear trough,

we reposition the fat through a micro-incision inside the eyelid

without any external skin incisions.

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Can it be resolved with filler injections?

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Of course, there are cases where satisfactory results

can be achieved with just fillers.

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If the amount of bulging under-eye fat is not severe

and the tear trough depression is deep,

you can achieve satisfactory results relatively simply

with just a filler procedure.

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However, when performing a filler procedure,

it is helpful to avoid injecting too much filler

and to ensure the filler is placed deeply

to prevent the Tyndall effect,

where the filler particles appear bluish through the skin.

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Effects of Under-Eye Fat Repositioning?

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The cases that benefit from under-eye fat repositioning

are those with bulging under-eye fat.

If the area beneath the bulging fat casts a shadow

and gives a hollow look, fat repositioning

can provide excellent results.

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However, in some cases,

even if the bulging fat is not severe,

the area may look hollow

due to pigmentation of the skin itself.

In such cases, no matter how much surgery is done,

it is difficult to achieve satisfactory results,

so rather than fat repositioning surgery, it is better to take a procedural approach

expecting a toning effect.

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Side Effects of Under-Eye Fat Repositioning?

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The most commonly encountered issue is that

during under-eye fat repositioning, some fat is removed,

and if too much fat is removed

during this process,

the volume under the eyes can sink, making you look tired

and creating even more shadows.

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Therefore, rather than excessively removing the under-eye fat,

only the excess fat should be conservatively removed,

and most of the fat should be repositioned

into the depressed tear trough area.

Achieving a flat and clean-looking under-eye effect this way

is the most ideal surgical method.

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As such, the key to under-eye fat repositioning surgery

is how accurately the surgeon understands

each individual's unique under-eye structure.

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At Vibe Plastic Surgery,

we perform natural under-eye surgery

that leaves no surgical traces,

using surgical methods tailored to each individual's eye condition.

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If you want to improve a gloomy impression

into a clean and bright image, do not hesitate

to get a consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is under-eye fat repositioning surgery performed?

It is performed through the conjunctiva inside the eyelid, without skin incision. We access through the conjunctiva to strengthen the bulging fat pockets and their surrounding walls, and reposition the protruding fat into hollow areas like the tear trough to flatten the under-eye area.

Can under-eye hollowness or dark circles be resolved with fillers?

Yes, if fat protrusion is not severe and tear trough hollowing is prominent, filler treatment can resolve it. However, it is crucial to inject an appropriate amount into the deep layers to prevent the Tyndall effect, where filler particles appear bluish.

What are the side effects of under-eye fat repositioning surgery?

The most common side effect is when too much fat is removed, causing the under-eye area to become hollow, making one look more tired and creating shadows. To prevent this, only excess fat should be partially removed, and most of it should be repositioned to hollow areas.

Can dark circles caused by under-eye skin pigmentation be improved with surgery?

No, if the tired appearance is due to skin pigmentation itself, it is difficult to achieve satisfactory results with surgery alone. In such cases, a procedural approach that offers toning effects is more suitable than fat repositioning surgery.