Redefining fundal fat

Treatment Effects

- Improvement of Dark Circles: For structural dark circles caused by eye bags, orbital hollows, or atrophy of periorbital tissues, this procedure effectively resolves dark circles resulting from structural shadows. Additionally, it addresses enlarged and dilated veins during surgery, alleviating poor microcirculation caused by eye bag pressure on the eyes, thereby also improving vascular-type dark circles.

- Smoothing the Periorbital Area: The protruding fat of the eye bags is redistributed to fill the tear troughs, creating a smooth contour under the eyes and eliminating both eye bags and tear troughs.

- Overall Rejuvenation: This treatment makes the periorbital area appear tighter and fuller, giving the entire face a more youthful look, enhancing facial aesthetics, vitality, and overall presence.

Is it Suitable for Me?

Suitable for the following individuals:

- Those with bulging under-eye bags, especially young people with purely fatty protrusion under the eyes, and older individuals who also experience skin laxity in addition to fatty protrusion.

- Those with tear trough depressions accompanied by bulging under-eye bags.

- Those who develop dark circle shadows due to under-eye bag issues, including patients with pigmented, vascular, and structural dark circles.

- Patients with lax lower eyelid skin but good elasticity, and some degree of orbital fat protrusion.

- Individuals aged 30–60, in good general health, without major eye diseases or systemic conditions (such as severe heart disease or diabetes that could affect surgical recovery), who have high expectations for eye aesthetics, maintain a stable psychological state, and can correctly understand the surgical outcomes and risks.

Select Equipment

The choice of surgical equipment is typically determined by the physician based on the surgical technique and the patient's specific condition. Some advanced minimally invasive techniques may require specialized equipment, such as delicate surgical instruments and devices for administering local anesthesia. When selecting a hospital, it is important to verify that the facility is equipped with advanced, safe, and standards-compliant surgical instruments to ensure a smooth procedure and optimal outcomes.

Equipment Selection

The choice of surgical equipment is typically determined by the physician based on the surgical approach and the patient's specific condition. Certain advanced minimally invasive techniques may require specialized instruments, such as delicate surgical tools or devices for administering local anesthesia. When selecting a hospital, it is important to verify that the facility is equipped with advanced, safe, and standardized surgical equipment to ensure a smooth procedure and optimal outcomes.

Price

The cost of lower eyelid fat repositioning varies due to multiple factors, typically ranging from approximately 5,500 to 33,000 Korean won:

• Surgical method: Traditional surgical procedures are relatively simple and may be priced lower, whereas advanced minimally invasive techniques, which require high-end equipment and specialized physician expertise, tend to be more expensive.
• Regional differences: Medical resources are more abundant and price levels are higher in economically developed regions, resulting in higher surgical costs compared to less developed areas. For instance, procedures in first-tier cities may cost several thousand to tens of thousands of Korean won more than those in second- or third-tier cities.
• Hospital tier: Large tertiary hospitals possess state-of-the-art medical equipment and employ highly experienced physicians, leading to higher fees compared to general hospitals. However, these institutions provide better assurance of surgical outcomes and safety.
• Individual conditions: Variations in baseline ocular conditions affect surgical complexity and cost. Patients with more complex eye conditions face higher surgical difficulties and, consequently, increased expenses.

Expected Results

The surgical results typically last around ten years, though the duration may vary as the eye area ages post-procedure.

In the short term after surgery, the eyes may experience swelling and bruising, which generally subside within a few days to a week.

Once healed, issues such as under-eye bags, tear troughs, and dark circles are significantly improved, making the eye area appear smoother, firmer, and more youthful.

Combined Treatments

Combined with Picosecond Laser: For pigmentary dark circles or fine lines under the eyes caused by skin laxity, picosecond laser can be applied after repositioning the infraorbital fat. The picosecond laser utilizes a smart multifocal lens to convert the laser beam into a micro-focused output, generating high-intensity focus that effectively improves pigmentation and skin laxity. It also stimulates collagen production to refine fine lines without damaging the epidermis, resulting in a short recovery period.

Combined with Nano-Fat Grafting: Insufficient mid-cheek structure, such as hollowed-out apple cheeks, creates a depression shadow at the eye-cheek junction, exacerbating dark circles. While repositioning the infraorbital fat, "nano-fat" can be used to perform more precise filling around the eyes. Nano-fat features smaller fat particles to prevent unevenness and enhance the precision of fat grafting. Additionally, it retains a higher concentration of fat stem cells and promotes the generation of growth factors, improving microcirculation in the eye area and enhancing skin texture.

Side Effects and Complications

- Bleeding and Hematoma: Bleeding may occur during the surgery. If hemostasis is not thorough, a hematoma may form postoperatively, presenting as eye swelling and intensified pain.

- Infection: If the surgical environment is unhygienic or postoperative care is inadequate, eye infection may occur, resulting in symptoms such as redness, swelling, fever, and pain at the incision site.

- Unsatisfactory Eye Appearance: Possible outcomes include asymmetry between the two eyes, minimal improvement in eye bags or tear troughs, or eyes that appear overly full or sunken, affecting the surgical result and aesthetic appeal.

- Eye Function Impairment: In rare cases, the surgery may damage ocular nerves or muscles, leading to functional issues such as restricted eye movement and blurred vision.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Patients with severe systemic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or blood disorders who cannot tolerate surgery.

Individuals with ocular infectious diseases, such as conjunctivitis or keratitis, should postpone surgery until the infection has fully resolved.

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating, as their bodies are in special physiological states, should not undergo surgery.

Patients with mental illnesses or psychological disorders who cannot accurately understand the surgical outcomes and risks, or who have excessively high expectations for the procedure.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Patients with severe systemic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or blood disorders who cannot tolerate surgery.

Individuals with active eye infections, including conjunctivitis or keratitis, should defer surgery until the inflammation has fully resolved.

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating should avoid the procedure due to their special physiological conditions.

Patients with mental illnesses or psychological disorders who cannot properly understand the surgical outcomes and risks, or who have unrealistically high expectations regarding the surgery.

Side Effects and Complications

- Bleeding and Hematoma: Bleeding may occur during the procedure. If hemostasis is incomplete, a hematoma may form postoperatively, presenting as eye swelling and intensified pain.

- Infection: If the surgical environment is unhygienic or postoperative care is inadequate, eye infection may develop, resulting in symptoms such as redness, swelling, fever, and pain at the incision site.

- Unsatisfactory Eye Appearance: Possible outcomes include asymmetry between both eyes, inadequate improvement of under-eye bags or tear troughs, or overly full or sunken eye areas, which can compromise surgical results and aesthetic appeal.

- Ocular Functional Impairment: In rare cases, the procedure may damage ocular nerves or muscles, leading to functional limitations such as restricted eye movement or blurred vision.

Treatment Effects

- Improvement of Dark Circles: For structural dark circles caused by eye bags, orbital hollows, or atrophy of periorbital tissues, this procedure effectively resolves dark circles resulting from structural shadows. Additionally, it addresses enlarged and dilated veins during surgery, alleviating poor microcirculation caused by eye bag pressure on the eyes, thereby also improving vascular-type dark circles.

- Smoothing the Periorbital Area: The protruding fat of the eye bags is redistributed to fill the tear troughs, creating a smooth contour under the eyes and eliminating both eye bags and tear troughs.

- Overall Rejuvenation: This treatment makes the periorbital area appear tighter and fuller, giving the entire face a more youthful look, enhancing facial aesthetics, vitality, and overall presence.

Is it Suitable for Me?

Suitable for the following individuals:

- Those with bulging under-eye bags, especially young people with purely fatty protrusion under the eyes, and older individuals who also experience skin laxity in addition to fatty protrusion.

- Those with tear trough depressions accompanied by bulging under-eye bags.

- Those who develop dark circle shadows due to under-eye bag issues, including patients with pigmented, vascular, and structural dark circles.

- Patients with lax lower eyelid skin but good elasticity, and some degree of orbital fat protrusion.

- Individuals aged 30–60, in good general health, without major eye diseases or systemic conditions (such as severe heart disease or diabetes that could affect surgical recovery), who have high expectations for eye aesthetics, maintain a stable psychological state, and can correctly understand the surgical outcomes and risks.

Select Equipment

The choice of surgical equipment is typically determined by the physician based on the surgical technique and the patient's specific condition. Some advanced minimally invasive techniques may require specialized equipment, such as delicate surgical instruments and devices for administering local anesthesia. When selecting a hospital, it is important to verify that the facility is equipped with advanced, safe, and standards-compliant surgical instruments to ensure a smooth procedure and optimal outcomes.

Equipment Selection

The choice of surgical equipment is typically determined by the physician based on the surgical approach and the patient's specific condition. Certain advanced minimally invasive techniques may require specialized instruments, such as delicate surgical tools or devices for administering local anesthesia. When selecting a hospital, it is important to verify that the facility is equipped with advanced, safe, and standardized surgical equipment to ensure a smooth procedure and optimal outcomes.

Price

The cost of lower eyelid fat repositioning varies due to multiple factors, typically ranging from approximately 5,500 to 33,000 Korean won:

• Surgical method: Traditional surgical procedures are relatively simple and may be priced lower, whereas advanced minimally invasive techniques, which require high-end equipment and specialized physician expertise, tend to be more expensive.
• Regional differences: Medical resources are more abundant and price levels are higher in economically developed regions, resulting in higher surgical costs compared to less developed areas. For instance, procedures in first-tier cities may cost several thousand to tens of thousands of Korean won more than those in second- or third-tier cities.
• Hospital tier: Large tertiary hospitals possess state-of-the-art medical equipment and employ highly experienced physicians, leading to higher fees compared to general hospitals. However, these institutions provide better assurance of surgical outcomes and safety.
• Individual conditions: Variations in baseline ocular conditions affect surgical complexity and cost. Patients with more complex eye conditions face higher surgical difficulties and, consequently, increased expenses.

Expected Results

The surgical results typically last around ten years, though the duration may vary as the eye area ages post-procedure.

In the short term after surgery, the eyes may experience swelling and bruising, which generally subside within a few days to a week.

Once healed, issues such as under-eye bags, tear troughs, and dark circles are significantly improved, making the eye area appear smoother, firmer, and more youthful.

Combined Treatments

Combined with Picosecond Laser: For pigmentary dark circles or fine lines under the eyes caused by skin laxity, picosecond laser can be applied after repositioning the infraorbital fat. The picosecond laser utilizes a smart multifocal lens to convert the laser beam into a micro-focused output, generating high-intensity focus that effectively improves pigmentation and skin laxity. It also stimulates collagen production to refine fine lines without damaging the epidermis, resulting in a short recovery period.

Combined with Nano-Fat Grafting: Insufficient mid-cheek structure, such as hollowed-out apple cheeks, creates a depression shadow at the eye-cheek junction, exacerbating dark circles. While repositioning the infraorbital fat, "nano-fat" can be used to perform more precise filling around the eyes. Nano-fat features smaller fat particles to prevent unevenness and enhance the precision of fat grafting. Additionally, it retains a higher concentration of fat stem cells and promotes the generation of growth factors, improving microcirculation in the eye area and enhancing skin texture.

Side Effects and Complications

- Bleeding and Hematoma: Bleeding may occur during the surgery. If hemostasis is not thorough, a hematoma may form postoperatively, presenting as eye swelling and intensified pain.

- Infection: If the surgical environment is unhygienic or postoperative care is inadequate, eye infection may occur, resulting in symptoms such as redness, swelling, fever, and pain at the incision site.

- Unsatisfactory Eye Appearance: Possible outcomes include asymmetry between the two eyes, minimal improvement in eye bags or tear troughs, or eyes that appear overly full or sunken, affecting the surgical result and aesthetic appeal.

- Eye Function Impairment: In rare cases, the surgery may damage ocular nerves or muscles, leading to functional issues such as restricted eye movement and blurred vision.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Patients with severe systemic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or blood disorders who cannot tolerate surgery.

Individuals with ocular infectious diseases, such as conjunctivitis or keratitis, should postpone surgery until the infection has fully resolved.

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating, as their bodies are in special physiological states, should not undergo surgery.

Patients with mental illnesses or psychological disorders who cannot accurately understand the surgical outcomes and risks, or who have excessively high expectations for the procedure.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Patients with severe systemic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or blood disorders who cannot tolerate surgery.

Individuals with active eye infections, including conjunctivitis or keratitis, should defer surgery until the inflammation has fully resolved.

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating should avoid the procedure due to their special physiological conditions.

Patients with mental illnesses or psychological disorders who cannot properly understand the surgical outcomes and risks, or who have unrealistically high expectations regarding the surgery.

Side Effects and Complications

- Bleeding and Hematoma: Bleeding may occur during the procedure. If hemostasis is incomplete, a hematoma may form postoperatively, presenting as eye swelling and intensified pain.

- Infection: If the surgical environment is unhygienic or postoperative care is inadequate, eye infection may develop, resulting in symptoms such as redness, swelling, fever, and pain at the incision site.

- Unsatisfactory Eye Appearance: Possible outcomes include asymmetry between both eyes, inadequate improvement of under-eye bags or tear troughs, or overly full or sunken eye areas, which can compromise surgical results and aesthetic appeal.

- Ocular Functional Impairment: In rare cases, the procedure may damage ocular nerves or muscles, leading to functional limitations such as restricted eye movement or blurred vision.

Treatment Effects

- Improvement of Dark Circles: For structural dark circles caused by eye bags, orbital hollows, or atrophy of periorbital tissues, this procedure effectively resolves dark circles resulting from structural shadows. Additionally, it addresses enlarged and dilated veins during surgery, alleviating poor microcirculation caused by eye bag pressure on the eyes, thereby also improving vascular-type dark circles.

- Smoothing the Periorbital Area: The protruding fat of the eye bags is redistributed to fill the tear troughs, creating a smooth contour under the eyes and eliminating both eye bags and tear troughs.

- Overall Rejuvenation: This treatment makes the periorbital area appear tighter and fuller, giving the entire face a more youthful look, enhancing facial aesthetics, vitality, and overall presence.

Is it Suitable for Me?

Suitable for the following individuals:

- Those with bulging under-eye bags, especially young people with purely fatty protrusion under the eyes, and older individuals who also experience skin laxity in addition to fatty protrusion.

- Those with tear trough depressions accompanied by bulging under-eye bags.

- Those who develop dark circle shadows due to under-eye bag issues, including patients with pigmented, vascular, and structural dark circles.

- Patients with lax lower eyelid skin but good elasticity, and some degree of orbital fat protrusion.

- Individuals aged 30–60, in good general health, without major eye diseases or systemic conditions (such as severe heart disease or diabetes that could affect surgical recovery), who have high expectations for eye aesthetics, maintain a stable psychological state, and can correctly understand the surgical outcomes and risks.

Select Equipment

The choice of surgical equipment is typically determined by the physician based on the surgical technique and the patient's specific condition. Some advanced minimally invasive techniques may require specialized equipment, such as delicate surgical instruments and devices for administering local anesthesia. When selecting a hospital, it is important to verify that the facility is equipped with advanced, safe, and standards-compliant surgical instruments to ensure a smooth procedure and optimal outcomes.

Equipment Selection

The choice of surgical equipment is typically determined by the physician based on the surgical approach and the patient's specific condition. Certain advanced minimally invasive techniques may require specialized instruments, such as delicate surgical tools or devices for administering local anesthesia. When selecting a hospital, it is important to verify that the facility is equipped with advanced, safe, and standardized surgical equipment to ensure a smooth procedure and optimal outcomes.

Price

The cost of lower eyelid fat repositioning varies due to multiple factors, typically ranging from approximately 5,500 to 33,000 Korean won:

• Surgical method: Traditional surgical procedures are relatively simple and may be priced lower, whereas advanced minimally invasive techniques, which require high-end equipment and specialized physician expertise, tend to be more expensive.
• Regional differences: Medical resources are more abundant and price levels are higher in economically developed regions, resulting in higher surgical costs compared to less developed areas. For instance, procedures in first-tier cities may cost several thousand to tens of thousands of Korean won more than those in second- or third-tier cities.
• Hospital tier: Large tertiary hospitals possess state-of-the-art medical equipment and employ highly experienced physicians, leading to higher fees compared to general hospitals. However, these institutions provide better assurance of surgical outcomes and safety.
• Individual conditions: Variations in baseline ocular conditions affect surgical complexity and cost. Patients with more complex eye conditions face higher surgical difficulties and, consequently, increased expenses.

Expected Results

The surgical results typically last around ten years, though the duration may vary as the eye area ages post-procedure.

In the short term after surgery, the eyes may experience swelling and bruising, which generally subside within a few days to a week.

Once healed, issues such as under-eye bags, tear troughs, and dark circles are significantly improved, making the eye area appear smoother, firmer, and more youthful.

Combined Treatments

Combined with Picosecond Laser: For pigmentary dark circles or fine lines under the eyes caused by skin laxity, picosecond laser can be applied after repositioning the infraorbital fat. The picosecond laser utilizes a smart multifocal lens to convert the laser beam into a micro-focused output, generating high-intensity focus that effectively improves pigmentation and skin laxity. It also stimulates collagen production to refine fine lines without damaging the epidermis, resulting in a short recovery period.

Combined with Nano-Fat Grafting: Insufficient mid-cheek structure, such as hollowed-out apple cheeks, creates a depression shadow at the eye-cheek junction, exacerbating dark circles. While repositioning the infraorbital fat, "nano-fat" can be used to perform more precise filling around the eyes. Nano-fat features smaller fat particles to prevent unevenness and enhance the precision of fat grafting. Additionally, it retains a higher concentration of fat stem cells and promotes the generation of growth factors, improving microcirculation in the eye area and enhancing skin texture.

Side Effects and Complications

- Bleeding and Hematoma: Bleeding may occur during the surgery. If hemostasis is not thorough, a hematoma may form postoperatively, presenting as eye swelling and intensified pain.

- Infection: If the surgical environment is unhygienic or postoperative care is inadequate, eye infection may occur, resulting in symptoms such as redness, swelling, fever, and pain at the incision site.

- Unsatisfactory Eye Appearance: Possible outcomes include asymmetry between the two eyes, minimal improvement in eye bags or tear troughs, or eyes that appear overly full or sunken, affecting the surgical result and aesthetic appeal.

- Eye Function Impairment: In rare cases, the surgery may damage ocular nerves or muscles, leading to functional issues such as restricted eye movement and blurred vision.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Patients with severe systemic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or blood disorders who cannot tolerate surgery.

Individuals with ocular infectious diseases, such as conjunctivitis or keratitis, should postpone surgery until the infection has fully resolved.

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating, as their bodies are in special physiological states, should not undergo surgery.

Patients with mental illnesses or psychological disorders who cannot accurately understand the surgical outcomes and risks, or who have excessively high expectations for the procedure.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Patients with severe systemic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or blood disorders who cannot tolerate surgery.

Individuals with active eye infections, including conjunctivitis or keratitis, should defer surgery until the inflammation has fully resolved.

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating should avoid the procedure due to their special physiological conditions.

Patients with mental illnesses or psychological disorders who cannot properly understand the surgical outcomes and risks, or who have unrealistically high expectations regarding the surgery.

Side Effects and Complications

- Bleeding and Hematoma: Bleeding may occur during the procedure. If hemostasis is incomplete, a hematoma may form postoperatively, presenting as eye swelling and intensified pain.

- Infection: If the surgical environment is unhygienic or postoperative care is inadequate, eye infection may develop, resulting in symptoms such as redness, swelling, fever, and pain at the incision site.

- Unsatisfactory Eye Appearance: Possible outcomes include asymmetry between both eyes, inadequate improvement of under-eye bags or tear troughs, or overly full or sunken eye areas, which can compromise surgical results and aesthetic appeal.

- Ocular Functional Impairment: In rare cases, the procedure may damage ocular nerves or muscles, leading to functional limitations such as restricted eye movement or blurred vision.

Treatment Effects

- Improvement of Dark Circles: For structural dark circles caused by eye bags, orbital hollows, or atrophy of periorbital tissues, this procedure effectively resolves dark circles resulting from structural shadows. Additionally, it addresses enlarged and dilated veins during surgery, alleviating poor microcirculation caused by eye bag pressure on the eyes, thereby also improving vascular-type dark circles.

- Smoothing the Periorbital Area: The protruding fat of the eye bags is redistributed to fill the tear troughs, creating a smooth contour under the eyes and eliminating both eye bags and tear troughs.

- Overall Rejuvenation: This treatment makes the periorbital area appear tighter and fuller, giving the entire face a more youthful look, enhancing facial aesthetics, vitality, and overall presence.

Is it Suitable for Me?

Suitable for the following individuals:

- Those with bulging under-eye bags, especially young people with purely fatty protrusion under the eyes, and older individuals who also experience skin laxity in addition to fatty protrusion.

- Those with tear trough depressions accompanied by bulging under-eye bags.

- Those who develop dark circle shadows due to under-eye bag issues, including patients with pigmented, vascular, and structural dark circles.

- Patients with lax lower eyelid skin but good elasticity, and some degree of orbital fat protrusion.

- Individuals aged 30–60, in good general health, without major eye diseases or systemic conditions (such as severe heart disease or diabetes that could affect surgical recovery), who have high expectations for eye aesthetics, maintain a stable psychological state, and can correctly understand the surgical outcomes and risks.

Select Equipment

The choice of surgical equipment is typically determined by the physician based on the surgical technique and the patient's specific condition. Some advanced minimally invasive techniques may require specialized equipment, such as delicate surgical instruments and devices for administering local anesthesia. When selecting a hospital, it is important to verify that the facility is equipped with advanced, safe, and standards-compliant surgical instruments to ensure a smooth procedure and optimal outcomes.

Equipment Selection

The choice of surgical equipment is typically determined by the physician based on the surgical approach and the patient's specific condition. Certain advanced minimally invasive techniques may require specialized instruments, such as delicate surgical tools or devices for administering local anesthesia. When selecting a hospital, it is important to verify that the facility is equipped with advanced, safe, and standardized surgical equipment to ensure a smooth procedure and optimal outcomes.

Price

The cost of lower eyelid fat repositioning varies due to multiple factors, typically ranging from approximately 5,500 to 33,000 Korean won:

• Surgical method: Traditional surgical procedures are relatively simple and may be priced lower, whereas advanced minimally invasive techniques, which require high-end equipment and specialized physician expertise, tend to be more expensive.
• Regional differences: Medical resources are more abundant and price levels are higher in economically developed regions, resulting in higher surgical costs compared to less developed areas. For instance, procedures in first-tier cities may cost several thousand to tens of thousands of Korean won more than those in second- or third-tier cities.
• Hospital tier: Large tertiary hospitals possess state-of-the-art medical equipment and employ highly experienced physicians, leading to higher fees compared to general hospitals. However, these institutions provide better assurance of surgical outcomes and safety.
• Individual conditions: Variations in baseline ocular conditions affect surgical complexity and cost. Patients with more complex eye conditions face higher surgical difficulties and, consequently, increased expenses.

Expected Results

The surgical results typically last around ten years, though the duration may vary as the eye area ages post-procedure.

In the short term after surgery, the eyes may experience swelling and bruising, which generally subside within a few days to a week.

Once healed, issues such as under-eye bags, tear troughs, and dark circles are significantly improved, making the eye area appear smoother, firmer, and more youthful.

Combined Treatments

Combined with Picosecond Laser: For pigmentary dark circles or fine lines under the eyes caused by skin laxity, picosecond laser can be applied after repositioning the infraorbital fat. The picosecond laser utilizes a smart multifocal lens to convert the laser beam into a micro-focused output, generating high-intensity focus that effectively improves pigmentation and skin laxity. It also stimulates collagen production to refine fine lines without damaging the epidermis, resulting in a short recovery period.

Combined with Nano-Fat Grafting: Insufficient mid-cheek structure, such as hollowed-out apple cheeks, creates a depression shadow at the eye-cheek junction, exacerbating dark circles. While repositioning the infraorbital fat, "nano-fat" can be used to perform more precise filling around the eyes. Nano-fat features smaller fat particles to prevent unevenness and enhance the precision of fat grafting. Additionally, it retains a higher concentration of fat stem cells and promotes the generation of growth factors, improving microcirculation in the eye area and enhancing skin texture.

Side Effects and Complications

- Bleeding and Hematoma: Bleeding may occur during the surgery. If hemostasis is not thorough, a hematoma may form postoperatively, presenting as eye swelling and intensified pain.

- Infection: If the surgical environment is unhygienic or postoperative care is inadequate, eye infection may occur, resulting in symptoms such as redness, swelling, fever, and pain at the incision site.

- Unsatisfactory Eye Appearance: Possible outcomes include asymmetry between the two eyes, minimal improvement in eye bags or tear troughs, or eyes that appear overly full or sunken, affecting the surgical result and aesthetic appeal.

- Eye Function Impairment: In rare cases, the surgery may damage ocular nerves or muscles, leading to functional issues such as restricted eye movement and blurred vision.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Patients with severe systemic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or blood disorders who cannot tolerate surgery.

Individuals with ocular infectious diseases, such as conjunctivitis or keratitis, should postpone surgery until the infection has fully resolved.

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating, as their bodies are in special physiological states, should not undergo surgery.

Patients with mental illnesses or psychological disorders who cannot accurately understand the surgical outcomes and risks, or who have excessively high expectations for the procedure.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Patients with severe systemic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or blood disorders who cannot tolerate surgery.

Individuals with active eye infections, including conjunctivitis or keratitis, should defer surgery until the inflammation has fully resolved.

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating should avoid the procedure due to their special physiological conditions.

Patients with mental illnesses or psychological disorders who cannot properly understand the surgical outcomes and risks, or who have unrealistically high expectations regarding the surgery.

Side Effects and Complications

- Bleeding and Hematoma: Bleeding may occur during the procedure. If hemostasis is incomplete, a hematoma may form postoperatively, presenting as eye swelling and intensified pain.

- Infection: If the surgical environment is unhygienic or postoperative care is inadequate, eye infection may develop, resulting in symptoms such as redness, swelling, fever, and pain at the incision site.

- Unsatisfactory Eye Appearance: Possible outcomes include asymmetry between both eyes, inadequate improvement of under-eye bags or tear troughs, or overly full or sunken eye areas, which can compromise surgical results and aesthetic appeal.

- Ocular Functional Impairment: In rare cases, the procedure may damage ocular nerves or muscles, leading to functional limitations such as restricted eye movement or blurred vision.

Treatment Effects

- Improvement of Dark Circles: For structural dark circles caused by eye bags, orbital hollows, or atrophy of periorbital tissues, this procedure effectively resolves dark circles resulting from structural shadows. Additionally, it addresses enlarged and dilated veins during surgery, alleviating poor microcirculation caused by eye bag pressure on the eyes, thereby also improving vascular-type dark circles.

- Smoothing the Periorbital Area: The protruding fat of the eye bags is redistributed to fill the tear troughs, creating a smooth contour under the eyes and eliminating both eye bags and tear troughs.

- Overall Rejuvenation: This treatment makes the periorbital area appear tighter and fuller, giving the entire face a more youthful look, enhancing facial aesthetics, vitality, and overall presence.

Is it Suitable for Me?

Suitable for the following individuals:

- Those with bulging under-eye bags, especially young people with purely fatty protrusion under the eyes, and older individuals who also experience skin laxity in addition to fatty protrusion.

- Those with tear trough depressions accompanied by bulging under-eye bags.

- Those who develop dark circle shadows due to under-eye bag issues, including patients with pigmented, vascular, and structural dark circles.

- Patients with lax lower eyelid skin but good elasticity, and some degree of orbital fat protrusion.

- Individuals aged 30–60, in good general health, without major eye diseases or systemic conditions (such as severe heart disease or diabetes that could affect surgical recovery), who have high expectations for eye aesthetics, maintain a stable psychological state, and can correctly understand the surgical outcomes and risks.

Select Equipment

The choice of surgical equipment is typically determined by the physician based on the surgical technique and the patient's specific condition. Some advanced minimally invasive techniques may require specialized equipment, such as delicate surgical instruments and devices for administering local anesthesia. When selecting a hospital, it is important to verify that the facility is equipped with advanced, safe, and standards-compliant surgical instruments to ensure a smooth procedure and optimal outcomes.

Equipment Selection

The choice of surgical equipment is typically determined by the physician based on the surgical approach and the patient's specific condition. Certain advanced minimally invasive techniques may require specialized instruments, such as delicate surgical tools or devices for administering local anesthesia. When selecting a hospital, it is important to verify that the facility is equipped with advanced, safe, and standardized surgical equipment to ensure a smooth procedure and optimal outcomes.

Price

The cost of lower eyelid fat repositioning varies due to multiple factors, typically ranging from approximately 5,500 to 33,000 Korean won:

• Surgical method: Traditional surgical procedures are relatively simple and may be priced lower, whereas advanced minimally invasive techniques, which require high-end equipment and specialized physician expertise, tend to be more expensive.
• Regional differences: Medical resources are more abundant and price levels are higher in economically developed regions, resulting in higher surgical costs compared to less developed areas. For instance, procedures in first-tier cities may cost several thousand to tens of thousands of Korean won more than those in second- or third-tier cities.
• Hospital tier: Large tertiary hospitals possess state-of-the-art medical equipment and employ highly experienced physicians, leading to higher fees compared to general hospitals. However, these institutions provide better assurance of surgical outcomes and safety.
• Individual conditions: Variations in baseline ocular conditions affect surgical complexity and cost. Patients with more complex eye conditions face higher surgical difficulties and, consequently, increased expenses.

Expected Results

The surgical results typically last around ten years, though the duration may vary as the eye area ages post-procedure.

In the short term after surgery, the eyes may experience swelling and bruising, which generally subside within a few days to a week.

Once healed, issues such as under-eye bags, tear troughs, and dark circles are significantly improved, making the eye area appear smoother, firmer, and more youthful.

Combined Treatments

Combined with Picosecond Laser: For pigmentary dark circles or fine lines under the eyes caused by skin laxity, picosecond laser can be applied after repositioning the infraorbital fat. The picosecond laser utilizes a smart multifocal lens to convert the laser beam into a micro-focused output, generating high-intensity focus that effectively improves pigmentation and skin laxity. It also stimulates collagen production to refine fine lines without damaging the epidermis, resulting in a short recovery period.

Combined with Nano-Fat Grafting: Insufficient mid-cheek structure, such as hollowed-out apple cheeks, creates a depression shadow at the eye-cheek junction, exacerbating dark circles. While repositioning the infraorbital fat, "nano-fat" can be used to perform more precise filling around the eyes. Nano-fat features smaller fat particles to prevent unevenness and enhance the precision of fat grafting. Additionally, it retains a higher concentration of fat stem cells and promotes the generation of growth factors, improving microcirculation in the eye area and enhancing skin texture.

Side Effects and Complications

- Bleeding and Hematoma: Bleeding may occur during the surgery. If hemostasis is not thorough, a hematoma may form postoperatively, presenting as eye swelling and intensified pain.

- Infection: If the surgical environment is unhygienic or postoperative care is inadequate, eye infection may occur, resulting in symptoms such as redness, swelling, fever, and pain at the incision site.

- Unsatisfactory Eye Appearance: Possible outcomes include asymmetry between the two eyes, minimal improvement in eye bags or tear troughs, or eyes that appear overly full or sunken, affecting the surgical result and aesthetic appeal.

- Eye Function Impairment: In rare cases, the surgery may damage ocular nerves or muscles, leading to functional issues such as restricted eye movement and blurred vision.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Patients with severe systemic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or blood disorders who cannot tolerate surgery.

Individuals with ocular infectious diseases, such as conjunctivitis or keratitis, should postpone surgery until the infection has fully resolved.

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating, as their bodies are in special physiological states, should not undergo surgery.

Patients with mental illnesses or psychological disorders who cannot accurately understand the surgical outcomes and risks, or who have excessively high expectations for the procedure.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Patients with severe systemic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or blood disorders who cannot tolerate surgery.

Individuals with active eye infections, including conjunctivitis or keratitis, should defer surgery until the inflammation has fully resolved.

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating should avoid the procedure due to their special physiological conditions.

Patients with mental illnesses or psychological disorders who cannot properly understand the surgical outcomes and risks, or who have unrealistically high expectations regarding the surgery.

Side Effects and Complications

- Bleeding and Hematoma: Bleeding may occur during the procedure. If hemostasis is incomplete, a hematoma may form postoperatively, presenting as eye swelling and intensified pain.

- Infection: If the surgical environment is unhygienic or postoperative care is inadequate, eye infection may develop, resulting in symptoms such as redness, swelling, fever, and pain at the incision site.

- Unsatisfactory Eye Appearance: Possible outcomes include asymmetry between both eyes, inadequate improvement of under-eye bags or tear troughs, or overly full or sunken eye areas, which can compromise surgical results and aesthetic appeal.

- Ocular Functional Impairment: In rare cases, the procedure may damage ocular nerves or muscles, leading to functional limitations such as restricted eye movement or blurred vision.