The under-eye area can frequently exhibit bulging caused by fat deposits or sagging, resulting in the presence of wrinkles. To enhance and achieve a more youthful appearance, the procedure involves either removing or repositioning the fat located beneath the eyes.
If the area beneath the eyes appears shadowed, excess fat is prominent, blood vessels are visible, tear grooves are deeply pronounced, or if you seem tired and have a negative impression, a personalized 1:1 consultation can greatly improve your overall impression.
INFORMATION SURGERY
Surgery Duration
30 mins
Anesthesia method
Partial or Light sleep (Twilight) anesthesia
Suture Removal
Not required
Recovery Period
1 week
RECOMMENDED FOR
1. Individuals whose under-eye area appears bumpy.
2. Individuals with a dark and tired-looking impression.
3. Individuals with bulging under-eye fat.
4. Individuals who desire a more lively appearance for their eyes.
Under eye fat repositioning
Step 1. Before Surgery
The surgeon accurately checks the patient's eye condition before surgery.
Step 2. Conjunctival incision
An incision is made on the inner conjunctiva of the eye to ensure the scar is not visible.
Step 3. Under-eye fat removal and repositioning
After removing some of the excess fat under the eyes, the orbital fat is evenly repositioned to fill in the sunken area.
Step 4. Orbital septum restoration
After the repositioned fat is securely fixated, the sagging orbital septum is strengthened and restored.
Step 5. After surgery
After suturing, a smooth under-eye area is achieved.
1. A quick return to normal day-to-day activities
By making an incision in the conjunctiva inside the eye, without making a skin incision, this technique minimizes swelling, bruising, and scarring.
2. The smooth under-eye area is maintained without recurrence.
The fundamental cause is addressed by firmly restoring and securing the sagging orbital septum.
The orbital septum is a membrane that surrounds the fatty tissue under the eye,
supporting its shape.
AB’s Specifics and Advantages
Why choose AB for under-eye fat repositioning
1. The existing aegyo-sal is preserved.
AB precisely removes only the unnecessary fat without affecting the orbicularis oculi muscle, thus preserving the volume of your aegyo-sal.
Before
After
2. Personalized under-eye design.
Just as each person has a unique appearance, the under-eye area varies from individual to individual. AB establishes a 1:1 customized plan through precise diagnosis, leveraging our long-term know-how and technology
Age
Symptoms
Eye shape
Skin thickness
Under-eye soft issue
3. Tighten saggy areas and fill in sunken areas.
AB improves fine wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes, giving a more youthful appearance. It also improves the sagging and sunken areas of the eyes simultaneously, making the eye area more elastic.
Before
After
4. NO worries about scars, thanks to clean peeling.
At AB, we delicately perform peeling through the inner conjunctiva under the eyes, thereby reducing concerns about scar maturation and the visibility of scars.
*AB Plastic Surgery real model for under-eye fat repositioning procedure.
AB Solution
Undereye fat appears differently depending on age. Therefore, AB focuses on fundamental solutions
tailored to each individual's age and the severity of their symptoms, achieving more satisfactory results.
Under-eye areas in your 20s and 30s.
Before
After
After removing the unnecessary fat to a minimum, the remaining fat is repositioned to an
appropriate location, creating a brighter look under the eyes.
Under-eye areas in your 40s and 50s.
Before
After
After removing some of the sagging fat under the eyes, the remaining fat is repositioned near the
front cheekbones to create a lively and youthful appearance.
Line lowering / Eyelid correction / Revision surgery 3 months after
Through various safety management systems, patients can receive surgery with greater peace of mind.
Anesthesiology and pain medicine specialists manage the entire surgical process from pre-operation through post-operation.
Anesthesiologists monitor patients in real time during surgery, with dual and triple verification through central monitoring systems.
For safer surgery, we conduct comprehensive pre-operative examinations through our in-house self-inspection system.
Through various safety management systems, patients can receive surgery with greater peace of mind.
Patient Answers
These answers explain how under-eye bags, hollows, dark circles, and recovery are evaluated.
Under-eye fat repositioning in Korea redistributes protruding lower eyelid fat to smooth the transition between the lower eyelid and cheek. It is commonly considered for under-eye bags, tired-looking eyes, mild hollowness, or shadowing. The plan may also address skin laxity or wrinkles when fat movement alone is not enough.
A good candidate may have under-eye bags, tear trough shadows, uneven under-eye volume, or a tired expression caused by fat protrusion. Patients with significant loose skin, severe wrinkles, or deep midface hollowing may need additional procedures, so the surgeon should assess skin elasticity, fat position, and cheek support.
Initial swelling and bruising usually improve over one to two weeks, though under-eye tightness or mild unevenness can continue to settle over several weeks. Because the lower eyelid is thin and sensitive, patients should follow guidance on cold compresses, activity limits, and follow-up visits during early recovery.
The cost of under-eye fat repositioning in Korea depends on the surgical approach, anesthesia, whether skin tightening is needed, and whether it is combined with lower blepharoplasty or other eye procedures. A consultation is required because under-eye bags, dark circles, and hollows can have different causes.
Risks can include swelling, bruising, infection, bleeding, dryness, asymmetry, persistent hollowness, under-correction, over-correction, or contour irregularity. Lower eyelid surgery requires careful diagnosis because removing or moving too much fat can make the under-eye area look hollow rather than refreshed after healing.
These profile links connect this page with AB doctors whose listed specialty areas match the procedure category.
Please note that the actual medical schedule may vary depending on each patient's individual condition,
such as health status, and the specific surgical procedures involved.
Tailored to meet individual needs,
our service ensures that your medical tourism journey is planned
with the utmost care and precision, considering your unique medical requirements
Date of surgery
Eye Surgery
Nose Surgery
Fatgraft
Lifting
Accu
Breast Surgery
Body Shaping
liposuction
Lip
Facial Contouring
Skincare
Stem Cells
| SUN | MON | TUE | WEN | THU | FRI | SAT |
*Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
