[PharmNews = Reporter Kim Tae-il] The area around the eyes is often the first to show signs of aging. The skin around the eyes is thinner than elsewhere, leading to relatively faster aging. As the skin around the eyes begins to sag, the under-eye area can become puffy, dark circles may deepen, and one's overall impression can shift to looking tired.
The fat located under the eyes is normal tissue that serves to stably support the eyeball. However, when its elasticity decreases due to aging or various other reasons, it can sag, causing the area to protrude and affect the overall impression. When under-eye fat is excessively developed, it can make one look lifeless and emphasize wrinkles around the eyes, making one appear older than their actual age.
Consequently, there has been a growing demand for under-eye fat repositioning procedures, not only among middle-aged and older individuals seeking a youthful image but also among those in their 30s and 40s.
Under-eye fat repositioning is a procedure that involves removing some of the fat accumulated under the eyes and evenly redistributing the remaining fat to flatten the bulging under-eye area, thereby improving a tired and aged appearance. It can also be applied in cases where under-eye fat is prominent, the under-eye area is severely sunken, or dark circles are severe.
Since the procedure is performed by incising the conjunctiva on the inner side of the eye rather than cutting the skin, patients can worry less about scars, leading to high satisfaction.
However, the bulging of the under-eye area can recur through the natural aging process even after surgery. Therefore, there is a growing preference for under-eye fat repositioning surgical methods that reduce the recurrence rate by repositioning under-eye fat in the subperiosteal space and tightening the septum through a septal reinforcement procedure. When using this surgical method, only the fat is repositioned while preserving one's natural ‘aegyo-sal’ (cute eye rolls), which can further enhance the improvement of dark circles and overall impression.
Dr. Kim Hong-jin, director of 1mm Plastic Surgery, stated, ‘Simply removing fat significantly increases the risk of recurrence. Therefore, when customized surgery is performed according to an individual's fat volume, simultaneously preserving aegyo-sal and strengthening the septum, the risk of recurrence is lowered, and the duration of the results is extended, leading to greater satisfaction.’ He added, ‘Since the under-eye tissue requires consideration of various factors such as skin thickness, tear troughs, and degree of hollowing, it is crucial to choose a medical team with extensive surgical experience.’
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