Fat Grafting Under Eyes in Gangnam Seoul Korea | 1mm Plastic Surgery

What Is Under-Eye Fat Grafting?

Under-eye fat grafting, also known as fat transfer or fat injection under the eyes, involves harvesting fat from another area of the body and carefully injecting it into hollow or volume-deficient areas around the eyes.

The procedure is commonly used to improve:

• Tear trough deformities
• Hollow under-eyes
• Sunken eye appearance
• Dark shadows
• Volume loss
• Facial aging around the eyes

Because the fat comes from the patient's own body, it offers a natural solution for restoring youthful contours.

What Causes Hollow Under-Eyes?

Aging

As we age:

• Facial fat decreases
• Bone support changes
• Skin becomes thinner
• Soft tissues descend

These changes can create hollowness beneath the eyes and make patients appear older or tired.

Genetics

Some patients naturally have:

• Deep tear troughs
• Hollow eyes
• Prominent under-eye shadows

even at a young age.

Previous Eyelid Surgery

Overcorrection during eyelid surgery may occasionally lead to:

• Hollow under-eyes
• Sunken appearance
• Volume deficiency

Fat grafting is often used as a revision technique in these situations.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a candidate if you have:

• Tear troughs
• Hollow under-eyes
• Dark shadows
• Sunken eyes
• Volume loss beneath the eyes
• Previous eyelid surgery with hollowness
• Thin under-eye tissues

A consultation is necessary to determine whether fat grafting, fat repositioning, or lower blepharoplasty would provide the best result.

How Is Under-Eye Fat Grafting Performed?

Step 1: Fat Harvesting

A small amount of fat is collected from areas such as:

• Abdomen
• Thighs
• Flanks

The harvested fat is then purified before injection.

Step 2: Fat Processing

The collected fat is carefully processed to:

• Remove impurities
• Isolate healthy fat cells
• Improve graft survival

Step 3: Precise Fat Injection

Tiny amounts of fat are strategically placed beneath the eyes using specialized techniques.

The goal is to:

• Restore volume
• Smooth hollows
• Improve contour transitions
• Avoid overcorrection

Successful under-eye fat grafting requires meticulous placement because the eyelid area is one of the most delicate regions of the face.

Benefits of Under-Eye Fat Grafting

Natural Volume Restoration

Because your own fat is used, results often feel and look natural.

Improvement of Tear Troughs

Fat grafting can soften:

• Deep tear troughs
• Hollow grooves
• Under-eye shadows

Long-Lasting Results

Unlike temporary fillers, transferred fat that successfully survives can provide long-term volume improvement.

Comprehensive Rejuvenation

The procedure improves:

• Hollow eyes
• Sunken appearance
• Facial fatigue
• Under-eye contour irregularities

Fat Grafting vs Tear Trough Fillers

Fat Grafting

Benefits:

• Uses your own tissue
• Long-lasting results
• Natural integration
• No filler material

Potential considerations:

• Variable fat survival
• Longer recovery
• More technically demanding

Tear Trough Fillers

Benefits:

• Minimal downtime
• Immediate improvement
• Non-surgical procedure

Potential limitations:

• Temporary results
• Maintenance treatments
• Not suitable for every patient

Many patients with significant hollowness prefer fat grafting for longer-lasting correction.

Fat Grafting vs Under-Eye Fat Repositioning

These procedures address different problems.

Fat Grafting

Best for:

• Volume deficiency
• Hollow eyes
• Tear troughs
• Sunken appearance

Fat Repositioning

Best for:

• Eye bags
• Fat protrusion
• Tear troughs combined with puffiness

In some patients, both procedures may be performed together for optimal rejuvenation.

Recovery After Under-Eye Fat Grafting

Days 1–3

• Swelling
• Mild bruising
• Fullness beneath the eyes

Week 1

• Initial settling
• Reduced swelling

Weeks 2–6

• Improved contour
• Better integration of transferred fat

Months 3–6

• Final fat survival becomes more apparent
• Long-term contour stabilization

Some swelling can persist for several weeks as the transferred fat settles into place.

Can Fat Grafting Be Combined With Other Procedures?

Yes. Under-eye fat grafting is frequently combined with:

• Lower blepharoplasty
• Under-eye fat repositioning
• Upper blepharoplasty
• Ptosis correction
• Full facial fat grafting
• Anti-aging eyelid surgery

Combining procedures often creates more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Why Choose 1mm Plastic Surgery?

Patients choose 1mm Plastic Surgery because of:

• Specialized eyelid surgery expertise
• Advanced fat grafting techniques
• Natural under-eye rejuvenation philosophy
• Customized facial analysis
• Revision eyelid surgery experience
• Anti-aging surgical expertise
• International patient services
• Comprehensive postoperative care

Frequently Asked Questions

What is under-eye fat grafting?

Under-eye fat grafting transfers purified fat from another area of the body into hollow areas beneath the eyes to restore volume and improve under-eye contours.

What problems can fat grafting improve?

Fat grafting may improve tear troughs, hollow eyes, volume loss, dark shadows, and under-eye contour irregularities.

Is fat grafting better than filler?

It depends on the patient. Fat grafting provides longer-lasting volume restoration, while fillers offer a non-surgical option with less downtime.

How long does under-eye fat grafting last?

Successfully surviving fat cells can provide long-term improvement that may last for many years.

Can fat grafting correct tear troughs?

Yes. Fat grafting is one of the most effective methods for improving hollow tear trough deformities.

Can fat grafting be combined with lower blepharoplasty?

Yes. Many patients combine fat grafting with lower eyelid surgery for more complete rejuvenation.

Is the procedure permanent?

A portion of the transferred fat typically survives permanently, while some fat is naturally absorbed during healing.

Will the results look natural?

When performed properly, fat grafting creates soft, natural-looking volume restoration rather than an overfilled appearance.

What is recovery like after under-eye fat grafting?

Most patients experience swelling and bruising for one to two weeks, with continued improvement over several months.

Can international patients undergo under-eye fat grafting in Korea?

Yes. Many international patients travel to Gangnam, Seoul, Korea for advanced under-eye fat grafting and eyelid rejuvenation procedures.