Fat Repositioning
Fat repositioning is a specialized technique often performed during lower blepharoplasty to restore a smooth, youthful transition between the lower eyelid and cheek. Instead of simply removing under-eye fat, the surgeon carefully redistributes it to fill hollow or sunken areas, reducing dark circles and creating a more even contour. This approach preserves natural volume while minimizing a hollowed appearance, resulting in softer, more balanced, and longer-lasting rejuvenation.
The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Through either a small incision just below the lash line or an internal transconjunctival incision inside the lower eyelid, the surgeon gently releases the fat pads and repositions them into the tear trough or hollow areas. The tissues are then carefully secured to ensure a smooth, natural-looking contour without excess fullness or irregularity.
Downtime is generally 7–14 days, with swelling, bruising, and mild tightness most noticeable during the first week. Most patients can resume light daily activities within about a week, while strenuous exercise should be avoided for 2–3 weeks. As healing continues, residual swelling gradually resolves, revealing a smoother, more refreshed under-eye appearance with improved long-term facial balance.
Fat
Repositioning
Fat repositioning is a specialized technique often performed during lower blepharoplasty to restore a smooth, youthful transition between the lower eyelid and cheek. Instead of simply removing under-eye fat, the surgeon carefully redistributes it to fill hollow or sunken areas, reducing dark circles and creating a more even contour. This approach preserves natural volume while minimizing a hollowed appearance, resulting in softer, more balanced, and longer-lasting rejuvenation.
The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Through either a small incision just below the lash line or an internal transconjunctival incision inside the lower eyelid, the surgeon gently releases the fat pads and repositions them into the tear trough or hollow areas. The tissues are then carefully secured to ensure a smooth, natural-looking contour without excess fullness or irregularity.
Downtime is generally 7–14 days, with swelling, bruising, and mild tightness most noticeable during the first week. Most patients can resume light daily activities within about a week, while strenuous exercise should be avoided for 2–3 weeks. As healing continues, residual swelling gradually resolves, revealing a smoother, more refreshed under-eye appearance with improved long-term facial balance.
Under-Eye Fat Repositioning
Under eye fat repositioning, also known as lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning, is an advanced cosmetic eye surgery designed to correct under eye bags, dark circles, and tear trough hollows. Unlike traditional lower eyelid surgery that removes fat, this technique redistributes existing fat to create a smoother, more youthful under-eye contour.
This procedure is especially effective for patients experiencing puffy lower eyelids combined with volume loss under the eyes. By preserving and repositioning fat, it avoids the hollow or “sunken eye” look often associated with older techniques.
Under eye fat repositioning surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.
The surgeon makes a precise incision either inside the eyelid (transconjunctival approach) or just below the lash line. The protruding fat pads that cause eye bags are carefully released and repositioned into the hollow tear trough area. This creates a smooth transition between the lower eyelid and cheek.
In some cases, excess skin tightening or laser treatment may be combined for optimal results.
Procedure time: approximately 1–2 hours
Recovery after under-eye fat repositioning is relatively quick compared to more invasive facial surgeries.
Swelling and bruising: 7–14 days
Return to work: 5–7 days
Light activities: after 1 week
Exercise: after 2–3 weeks
Final results: visible within 3–4 weeks, improving over time
Patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity, alcohol, and smoking during the initial healing period to ensure optimal recovery.
Under-Eye Fat Repositioning
Under eye fat repositioning, also known as lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning, is an advanced cosmetic eye surgery designed to correct under eye bags, dark circles, and tear trough hollows. Unlike traditional lower eyelid surgery that removes fat, this technique redistributes existing fat to create a smoother, more youthful under-eye contour.
This procedure is especially effective for patients experiencing puffy lower eyelids combined with volume loss under the eyes. By preserving and repositioning fat, it avoids the hollow or “sunken eye” look often associated with older techniques.
Under eye fat repositioning surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia.
The surgeon makes a precise incision either inside the eyelid (transconjunctival approach) or just below the lash line. The protruding fat pads that cause eye bags are carefully released and repositioned into the hollow tear trough area. This creates a smooth transition between the lower eyelid and cheek.
In some cases, excess skin tightening or laser treatment may be combined for optimal results.
Procedure time: approximately 1–2 hours
Recovery after under-eye fat repositioning is relatively quick compared to more invasive facial surgeries.
Swelling and bruising: 7–14 days
Return to work: 5–7 days
Light activities: after 1 week
Exercise: after 2–3 weeks
Final results: visible within 3–4 weeks, improving over time
Patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity, alcohol, and smoking during the initial healing period to ensure optimal recovery.
