2022-02-28
Middle-Aged Eye Surgery: Under-Eye Fat Repositioning is More Important Than Double Eyelid Lines
Middle-aged individuals increasingly seek eye surgery to combat aging. While wrinkles are a concern, changes around the eyes significantly impact perceived age. Under-eye fat repositioning is often more crucial than double eyelid lines for a youthful, refreshed look.


Compared to those in their 20s and 30s who opt for plastic surgery to upgrade their appearance,
there's a growing trend of middle-aged individuals considering eye surgery to improve their appearance, which changes daily due to aging.
One might think that for middle-aged plastic surgery, prioritizing wrinkles would be correct.
However, more than deeply etched forehead lines, nasolabial folds, or fine wrinkles spreading across the entire face,
it’s the changes around the eyes that make a face look older,
which is why many middle-aged individuals considering plastic surgery show considerable interest in this area.
Middle-aged eye surgery is more popular than wrinkle surgery… Why?
The eyes and the surrounding skin, which are the central part of the face and account for about 80% of one's impression,
are very thin and move a lot, so wrinkles form more easily and are more noticeable,
unfiltered and clearly revealing the progression of aging.
However, in the case of middle-aged eye surgery, there are many points to be careful about.
If middle-aged eye surgery is performed with the same standards as for younger people,
problems such as the eyes appearing fiercer after surgery or
severe dry eye syndrome can occur.
Therefore, if you desire a refreshing impression by creating a natural double eyelid line that suits your current face without being overdone,
it is advisable to focus on solving functional problems and thoroughly analyze individual differences
to proceed with upper blepharoplasty.
And there is one more point to keep in mind.
Middle-aged Eye Surgery: Lower Blepharoplasty is as Important as Upper Blepharoplasty
That is the improvement of the lower eyelid, the area below the eyes.
As one ages, not only do the eyelids sag to the point of covering the eyes,
but the under-eye fat also begins to change.
It often protrudes unevenly and bulges day by day,
and dark circles also worsen.
If these symptoms are left untreated, one will not only look older than their actual age,
but also appear lifeless and tired, and
in severe cases, create an impression of being ill-tempered, thus correction is necessary.
Therefore, for middle-aged eye surgery, a more important point than the double eyelid line can be under-eye fat repositioning.
If the under-eye area is sagging and the tear trough is shallow, a simple lower blepharoplasty alone
can achieve a satisfactory under-eye correction effect,
but if the under-eye area looks shadowed and dark due to bulging fat without skin sagging,
under-eye fat repositioning through a conjunctival incision should be performed
to create a younger and brighter impression.
If lower eyelid sagging is severe and under-eye fat appears bulging,
lower blepharoplasty is needed to reposition the under-eye fat below the tear trough and lift the sagging midface.
Lower Blepharoplasty, Under-Eye Fat Repositioning: In Which Cases is it More Effective?
- People who have severe under-eye wrinkles and want to eliminate them
- People whose under-eye area looks shadowed due to bulging under-eye fat, which is the cause of their concern
- People who have severe dark circles, look tired, and are looking for ways to eliminate dark circles
- People who look older due to severe under-eye skin sagging
- People who have lost their under-eye 'aegyo-sal' (cute fat rolls) due to aging
- People who are concerned about various aging phenomena around the eyes
If you have concerns like those above, it is wise to consult a plastic surgeon, considering the current state of your lower eyelids,
the condition of your eyelid skin, the degree of under-eye fat protrusion, the extent of shadowing,
and your personal needs, to receive thorough consultation and proceed with surgery.
Eye Surgery Consultation: What Should I Pay Close Attention To?
Lower blepharoplasty has the effect of removing under-eye wrinkles by pulling up the sagging under-eye area due to aging,
and with the effect of under-eye fat removal and repositioning,
it completes a firm under-eye area, removing dark circles,
allowing you to enjoy the effect of under-eye dark circle surgery as well, making the eye area brighter and more radiant.
In addition, lower blepharoplasty, including under-eye fat repositioning,
is performed after designing the shape of the under-eye area to create ideal eyes, considering the individual's facial features,
so it can also create 'aegyo-sal' under the eyes,
allowing you to transform into a younger-looking image.
Some hospitals offer a fast recovery period with minimal incisions to ensure almost no scars for quick return to daily life,
allowing freedom from swelling or pain, so it would be helpful to look carefully.
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