1mm Plastic Surgery · Gangnam, Seoul
Sunken eye correction is a specialized eyelid rejuvenation procedure designed to restore lost volume in the upper eyelids and surrounding orbital area.
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Sunken eye correction is a specialized eyelid rejuvenation procedure designed to restore lost volume in the upper eyelids and surrounding orbital area. At 1mm Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea, treatment is customized according to the cause of volume loss, eyelid anatomy, skin quality, and facial proportions. Depending on the patient's needs, correction may involve fat grafting, fat repositioning, upper eyelid volume restoration, revision eyelid surgery, or a combination of techniques to create brighter, healthier, and more youthful-looking eyes. Hollow or sunken eyes can make patients appear tired, aged, stressed, or unhealthy even when they are well-rested.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Eon Rok Do, board-certified plastic surgeon · Updated October 2026
Overview
Sunken eyes occur when volume is lost around the upper eyelids and orbital region, causing the eyes to appear deeply set or hollow.
Common characteristics include:
The condition may affect one or both eyes and can occur naturally or develop over time.
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One of the most common causes is age-related volume loss.
As facial tissues age:
These changes often create a fatigued or aged appearance.
Previous eyelid surgery involving aggressive fat removal may result in:
This is a common reason patients seek revision eyelid surgery.
Some individuals naturally have:
Even at a young age.
Significant weight loss may reduce facial fat volume, making the eyes appear more sunken.
Results
You may be a candidate if you have:
Procedure
Treatment depends on the underlying cause and degree of volume loss.
Fat grafting is one of the most popular solutions.
The procedure involves:
Benefits include:
In selected patients, existing fat may be repositioned rather than removed.
This approach can:
Patients with previous eyelid surgery may require:
Results
Restoring volume often creates:
Patients frequently appear:
Volume restoration helps balance:
The goal is not to create fullness but to restore youthful anatomical contours.
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Recommended for:
Treatment focuses on adding or restoring volume.
Recommended for:
Treatment focuses on reducing volume.
Proper diagnosis is critical because the treatments are opposite approaches.
Real result
A upper-eyelid fat graft result at 1mm Plastic Surgery, Gangnam. Every case is planned around the patient's own anatomy.
Published with patient consent. Individual results vary with anatomy, healing and the technique used.
All before & after photos
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Many patients seeking revision surgery have concerns such as:
Volume restoration is often a key component of successful revision eyelid surgery.
Recovery
Recovery varies depending on the technique used.
Results
Modern sunken eye correction focuses on restoring youthful anatomy rather than overfilling the eyelids.
At 1mm Plastic Surgery, treatment planning emphasizes:
The objective is to look refreshed rather than obviously treated.
Why 1mm
Patients choose 1mm Plastic Surgery because of:
Questions
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Common causes include aging, genetics, weight loss, and excessive fat removal during previous eyelid surgery.
Yes. Hollow upper eyelids often create a tired, aged, and less healthy appearance.
The best treatment depends on the cause but may include fat grafting, fat repositioning, or revision eyelid surgery.
Yes. Fat grafting is one of the most commonly used techniques for restoring upper eyelid volume.
Both can improve volume deficiency, but fat grafting generally provides more comprehensive and longer-lasting volume restoration in suitable candidates.
Yes. Excessive fat removal during previous eyelid surgery can contribute to a hollow appearance.
Yes. Revision eyelid surgery often includes volume restoration and contour correction.
Most swelling improves significantly within several weeks, while final refinement may continue for several months.
Yes. Modern treatment focuses on restoring youthful contours rather than creating excessive fullness.
Yes. Many international patients travel to Gangnam, Seoul, Korea for specialized eyelid rejuvenation and volume restoration procedures.
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Representative Director of 1mm Plastic Surgery and board-certified plastic surgeon. Every operation at 1mm is performed by the surgeon named in your consultation and surgery record — no ghost or proxy surgery. Full surgeon profiles · English-speaking eyelid surgeon in Seoul
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