Eliminating Dark Circles! (Under-Eye Fat Rearrangement & Fat Grafting)

* Basic Information

# Female in her 30s

# Under-eye fat: Moderate to severe bulging

# Skin condition: Minimal sagging, but reddish discoloration present

# Primary complaint: People keep asking if I’m tired even when I’m not :(

* Consultation

# Patients commonly refer to this condition as ‘dark circles,’ but the medically accurate term is ‘tear trough deformity.’

# Since there is no significant skin sagging, skin excision is not necessary.

# By approaching through the conjunctiva (the red tissue inside the eyelid) to avoid visible scarring, we can rearrange the protruding fat. Combining this with micro-fat grafting in the under-eye and front cheek areas will improve both the volume of the cheeks and the overall skin tone :)

* Surgical Plan

Under-eye fat rearrangement

Micro-fat grafting

* Post-operative Progress

# Not only has the bulging fat been resolved, but the skin tone also looks much brighter, doesn’t it? The results are very satisfying :)

# Key Points

1. The skin under the eyes is very thin, making blood vessels and pigments easily visible, which often leads to a tired appearance.

2. Under-eye micro-fat grafting is a highly delicate procedure. It is like a ‘double-edged sword.’ When performed with the precise amount in the right areas, it yields excellent results like this case; however, even a slight excess can cause issues such as lumps under the eyes.

3. There is no need for stitch removal, and since bruising and swelling are minimal, the return to daily life is fast. With just 2-3 days of recovery time, it doesn’t significantly interfere with daily activities, so there is no need to hesitate.

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

The VIBE that comes from extensive experience

Dr. Yoo Young-moon, 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 depending on the individual, and caution is required.