Dark Circle Improvement: Transforming a Tired Look with ‘Under-Eye Fat Repositioning + PRP’ - Dr. Young-moon Yoo, VIBE Plastic Surgery (Sinnonhyeon Station)

Hello.

I am Dr. Young-moon Yoo, Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery.

The case I am introducing today is an under-eye dark circle improvement surgery for a male patient in his 20s.

Despite his young age, he frequently heard that he looked tired because his under-eye area appeared exceptionally dark and sunken.

✔ Pre-operative Status Analysis

• Very deep dark circles despite being in his 20s
• Uneven under-eye fat protrusion combined with hollow areas
• Dark skin tone further emphasizing shadows
• An impression of sleep deprivation and a prematurely aged image

In such cases, there are limits to fundamental improvement through simple laser or whitening treatments alone.

✔ Causes of Dark Circles: Why was surgery necessary?

Dark circles are often caused by structural issues under the eyes rather than simple pigmentation problems.

Specifically for this patient:

• Under-eye fat protruding forward
• The sunken tear trough below it
• Visible blood vessels due to thin skin

These three factors acted in combination to make the dark circles appear even more severe.

✔ Surgical Method: Under-Eye Fat Repositioning + PRP Injection

① Under-Eye Fat Repositioning

Under-eye fat repositioning is not a surgery to remove protruding fat, but rather a ‘surgery that levels the area by repositioning uneven fat.’

Advantages of Under-Eye Fat Repositioning:

• Simultaneously improves protrusion and hollowness
• Reduces the ‘shadow effect’ of dark circles
• Creates a smoother under-eye area for a more youthful look
• No external scarring due to transconjunctival incision

This surgery is highly suitable for young male patients as it maintains a natural and masculine image, which is particularly important.

② Combined PRP Injection

Following the under-eye fat repositioning, PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections were performed to further enhance the quality of the results.

Advantages of PRP Injection:

• Skin regeneration and improvement of visible blood vessels
• Brightening of the under-eye skin tone
• Accelerated recovery speed
• Safe autologous blood procedure with no foreign body reaction

A synergistic effect can be expected by correcting the structure through surgery and improving the skin condition with PRP.

✔ Post-operative Change Points

• Under-eye area appears brighter with significantly alleviated dark circles
• Improvement of the constant tired impression
• Aged image → Clear and clean impression
• Natural change while maintaining a masculine atmosphere

The feedback from those around him was more about ‘looking like he is in good condition’ rather than ‘looking like he had surgery.’

✔ Why Under-Eye Fat Repositioning is Important for Men in Their 20s

For those in their 20s, the key is structural preservation and repositioning rather than excessive removal.

Since excessive fat removal can actually lead to deeper hollowness over time, a very careful approach to under-eye fat repositioning is required for younger patients.

✔ Recommended for these individuals!

• Those in their 20s or 30s with exceptionally deep dark circles
• Those who frequently hear they look tired even after sleeping
• Those who have not seen results from laser or whitening treatments
• Men who want to naturally improve their impression

Under-eye dark circles are often a structural issue rather than a ‘skin problem.’

Accurate cause analysis and appropriate surgical selection determine the outcome.

This has been Dr. Young-moon Yoo of VIBE Plastic Surgery.

Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!

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Young-moon Yoo, Representative Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery

VIBE Plastic Surgery complies with medical laws. These before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions with the patient’s consent. Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery and can vary by individual, so caution is required.