Under-eye Fat Relocation
Korean name: 눈밑지방재배치
About this procedure
A surgery that relocates fat causing dark circles and puffiness under the eyes to sunken areas (such as the nasolabial fold) without removing it. Can be performed alone or in conjunction with lower eyelid surgery.
Who it's for
Individuals with protruding under-eye fat and simultaneously sunken areas from under the eyes to the nasolabial fold.
Effect
Aims to alleviate under-eye puffiness and complement sunken areas, with results varying by individual.
How long results last
Permanent (surgery involves relocation rather than removal of fat)
Anesthesia
Sedation or local anesthesia (commonly considered simpler than lower eyelid surgery due to the conjunctival approach, but no quantitative comparison data available)
Downtime
Final results can be confirmed over 2-3 months.
Hospital stay
Same-day (outpatient) (general standard, hospital confirmation needed)
Stitch removal
No separate stitch removal (hospital information indicates removal of fixation tape on the 3rd day)
Swelling timeline
48 hours — swelling and bruising occur, 2 weeks — gradually decreases, 2-3 months — final results confirmed
Recommended stay in Korea
5-7 days (general standard, hospital confirmation needed). Actual schedule to be confirmed during hospital consultation.
Often combined with
Often performed in conjunction with lower eyelid surgery.
Alternative procedures
Lower eyelid surgery (simple fat removal) — the key difference is whether to relocate or remove fat.
Aftercare
Ice compress for the first 2-3 days (to minimize bleeding, swelling, and bruising)