See the before & after results of under-eye fat repositioning at LUHO Plastic Surgery.
July 14th, 2026
"Even Concealer Couldn\'t
Hide the Darkness Under MyEyes."
The center of the face is
where people naturally focus theirattention.
Among all facial features,
the under-eye area plays a major role inhow tired, aged,
or refreshed a person appears.
The patient visited LUHO Plastic Surgery
hoping to improve persistent under-eyeshadows
that could not be concealed with makeup.
"Why Do Under-Eye
Dark Circles Develop?"
Many people assume dark circles are caused
by pigmentation or visible blood vessels.
However, in many cases,
the appearanceof dark circles is actually created
by changes in the position of the under-eyefat,
which produce shadows beneath the eyes.
In other words, it may not simply be askin color issue
—it can also be a structural concern.
*Photos were taken and published with thepatient\'s consent.
Individual results and recovery may vary.
"Preoperative Structural Assessment"
✔ Fat Protrusion:
Prominent bulging of the medial under-eye fat
✔ Tear Trough:
Fat protrusion and volume loss occurringsimultaneously,
creating deeper structural shadows
thispatient exhibited a mixed pattern of fat protrusion combined
withvolume deficiency, rather than excess fat alone.
Oursurgical plan focused on repositioning
the protruding medial fat
whilesoftening the transition between
the under-eye fat and the tear trough.
"TheImportance of Careful Planning
BeforeUnder-Eye Fat Repositioning"
Everypatient\'s under-eye anatomy is unique,
withdifferences in fat distribution,
tissuethickness, and tear trough depth.
Forthis reason, the direction of fat repositioning,
theamount of correction, and facial symmetry
mustall be carefully evaluated before surgery.
AtLUHO Plastic Surgery, we perform ultrasound imaging
toobjectively assess the under-eye fat
andsurrounding structures before determining
themost appropriate repositioning plan.
Backedby extensive clinical experience in eyelid surgery,
wecreate a personalized surgical strategy
basedon each patient\'s anatomy.
*Photoswere taken and published with the patient\'s consent.
Individualresults and recovery may vary.
"Key Improvements After Surgery"
✨ Reduced Fat Bulging:
Theprominent medial fat pad was repositioned,
creating a smoother under-eyecontour.
✨ Improved Tear Trough Transition:
Theshadow between the under-eye fat
and upper cheek became softer and morenatural.
By redistributing the protruding fat
rather than simply removing it,
we reduced bulging while restoringvolume
where it was needed.
The result is a smoother,
brighterunder-eye appearance
with natural-looking rejuvenation.
Successful under-eye fat repositioningbegins
with identifying the underlying structuralcause of the shadow.
When dark circles are caused by fatprotrusion
and tear trough deformity, structuralcorrection can
provide significant improvement.
However, dark circles caused primarily
by pigmentation or visible blood vesselscannot be corrected
through under-eye fat repositioningalone.
At LUHO Plastic Surgery, every treatmentplan is customized
through precise diagnosis and extensiveeyelid surgery experience
to achieve natural, balanced results.
