How Lower Eyelid Fat Repositioning Improved Dark Circles

“How Lower Eyelid Fat Repositioning

Improved Dark Circles”

‘Aging’ is a natural part of life,

and over time our skin gradually loseselasticity.​

As skin becomes thinner and weaker,

wrinkles, sagging, and changes

in facial contour can become morenoticeable.​

One of the areas where these changes

often appear first is the delicate skinbeneath the eyes.​

“Why Do Under-Eye Dark Circles Develop?”

When the skin under the eyes losessupport

and the fat beneath begins to protrude,

an uneven surface develops.​

This creates shadows beneath the eyes,

commonly known as structural dark circles,

which can make you look tired or older thanyou actually are.

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Unlike dark circles caused by pigmentationor visible blood vessels,

structural dark circles result from changesin the anatomy beneath the skin.

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In these cases, lower eyelid fatrepositioning may help

improve the appearance of under-eyeshadows.

This procedure does not treatpigmentation-related

or vascular dark circles.

*The following images are published with the patient\'s consent. 

Individualresults and recovery may vary.

“Before Surgery:

Understanding the Under-Eye Structure”

☑️ Fatprotrusion extending

from the inner to the central under-eyearea

☑️ Noticeablebulging creating

visible shadows beneath the eyes

In this case, the combination of protrudingfat

and volume deficiency created a darker,

more fatigued appearance.

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Rather than pigmentation, the patient\'sconcerns

were primarily caused by structuralshadowing beneath the eyes.​

Our surgical plan focused onredistributing

the protruding fat to create a smoothertransition

between the lower eyelid and the uppercheek.​

“Successful Treatment Begins

with Understanding the Anatomy”

Lower eyelid fat repositioning is notsimply

about removing or moving fat.​

It requires a thorough understanding

of each patient\'s unique under-eyeanatomy,

including fat distribution, skinthickness,

and overall facial balance.​

Before surgery, we perform an ultrasoundevaluation

to assess the location and volume of theunder-eye fat,

the degree of protrusion, andsurrounding structures

such as blood vessels and scar tissue.

Based on extensive experience in eyelidsurgery,

we create a personalized surgical plantailored

to each patient\'s anatomy rather thanapplying

the same technique to everyone.

*The following images are published with thepatient\'s consent.

Individual results and recovery may vary.

“One Month After Surgery”

❇️ A smootherand more even under-eye contour

❇️ Reduced fatbulging from the inner to central lower eyelid

❇️ Visibleimprovement in structural under-eye shadows

The transition between the lower eyelid

and the cheek became softer and morenatural,

resulting in a brighter and morerefreshed appearance.​

Rather than creating an overly flat look,

the surgery maintained the natural contours

of the face while improving overallbalance.

“If Protruding Fat Is the Cause

of Your Dark Circles”

Lower eyelid fat repositioning is not aone-size-fits-all procedure.

The surgical approach should be customized

based on each patient\'s eye structure,

skin thickness, and fat distribution.

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Patients with thin skin, reducedelasticity,

or uneven fat distribution often requiredifferent techniques

to achieve the most natural outcome.​

Because every patient has unique anatomicalcharacteristics,

careful evaluation and personalizedplanning are essential.

If you are considering treatment forstructural dark circles,

consulting with an experienced eyelidsurgeon can help determine

the most appropriate approach for yourindividual needs.