Lower Eyelid Surgery
Korean name: 아래 눈꺼풀 수술, 하안검
About this procedure
A surgery to restructure the fat and sagging skin under the eyes. It can be performed alone or in conjunction with lower eyelid fat repositioning.
Who it's for
Individuals looking to improve protruding fat, dark circles, and sagging under the eyes.
Effect
Aims to improve puffiness and sagging under the eyes, with results varying by individual.
How long results last
Permanent
Procedure time
Approximately 1-2 hours (varies between 1 hour and 2 hours in different sources)
Anesthesia
Local (some sources mention general anesthesia, but it does not seem to be common)
Downtime
Similar to lower eyelid fat repositioning (final results observed over 2-3 months)
Hospital stay
Same-day (outpatient) (general standard, hospital confirmation required)
Swelling timeline
48 hours — maximum swelling, 2 weeks to 3 months — gradual reduction
Recommended stay in Korea
7 days (general standard, hospital confirmation required). Actual schedule to be confirmed during hospital consultation.
Often combined with
Often performed in conjunction with lower eyelid fat repositioning.
Alternative procedures
Lower eyelid fat repositioning — the key difference is whether to remove fat (lower eyelid surgery) or reposition it.
Aftercare
Ice compress for the first 2-3 days