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Overview
Under Eye fat repositioning is the best procedure for you if you experience protruding fat or an uneven distribution of fat below the eyes, which causes dark circles and a tired appearance. This procedure improves the bulgy under eyes. As the name suggests, the doctor will not remove any fat from the under eye area but will reposition the existing fat to give the under eye area a much smoother and even appearance.
Some cases of under eye fat repositioning will not require the doctor to create any incisions in the undereye area. However, even if the doctor requires the need of stitches in the undereye area, they are made below the skin. Therefore, under eye fat repositioning does not lead to scarring after the procedure.
Under Eye Fat Repositioning Surgery Checklist:
Surgery information
Surgery time : 30 minutes ~ 1 hour
Anesthesia : Local anesthesia (injections) - sometimes sedation anesthesia
Downtime : 5-7 days. Stitch out is done 5-7 days after surgery (Recommended to stay at least 7 days in Korea)
Fasting : In case of sedation anesthesia: no food, liquids or gum starting from 4~6 hours before surgery
Surgery preparations
Please stop taking any non-essential medications and supplements, including but not limited to: Multivitamins, painkillers, Omega 3 Fish Oil, etc.
Please also stop smoking and drinking alcohol starting a couple of days before your surgery.
After 1 month, 90% of the swelling and bruising will have disappeared. The remaining swelling will go down over the course of the next 2~6 months.
Follow-up appointments
1 or 2 check-ups
Recovery Time
Week 1
You might experience slight bruising and
swelling for the first couple of days.
You cannot wear contact lenses but have to wear
glasses for at least the first 2 weeks.
Your stitches will be removed after 5-7 days.
Week 3 ~ 4
Most bruising and swelling will have gone down and you can start seeing
the final result of your under eye fat repositioning surgery.
Most people will not be able to see that
you received any eye surgery anymore.
After 1 month, you can drink alcohol, visit a sauna/spa,
wear contact lenses and do most activities without restriction.
Month 2 ~ 6
After a couple of months, the final result can be seen.
Your eyes will look bigger, you will look more awake
and the under eye area will look smoother and more natural.
Before & After
Before
After