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Brightening dark under-eyes Under-eye Fat Repositioning
Bulging under-eye fat is moved into hollow areas for a smooth under-eye.
Duration
About 1 hour
Anesthesia
Sedation + local
Hospitalization
Same-day discharge
Stitch Removal
None (transconjunctival)
Recovery
Daily life in about 3–5 days
ANSWER Under-eye Fat Repositioning
Instead of removing bulging under-eye fat, fat repositioning moves it into hollow areas to fill the under-eye step. It can improve both the bulge and the shadow-type dark circles beneath it, and the transconjunctival approach through the inside of the eyelid leaves no skin scar.
When Under-eye Fat Repositioning is needed
If any of the following apply to you, we recommend a specialist consultation.
Bulging under-eyes
Protruding fat makes you look tired and older
Prominent dark circles
The shadow under the fat step darkens the under-eye
Hollowing beneath the bulge
Bulge and hollow together create pronounced unevenness
Avoiding skin incisions
Younger patients wanting under-eye improvement without scars
CUSTOM DESIGN
Diagnosis that maps bulges and hollows
Under-eye concerns mix fat bulge, hollowing, skin laxity, and pigmentation, so separating the causes matters. ANSWER maps the bulging and hollow zones to plan how much fat moves where, and when skin laxity coexists, advises that lower blepharoplasty is the better fit.
- 1Zone-by-zone assessment and transfer planning
- 2Pigment-type dark circles distinguished from shadow type
- 3Switch to lower blepharoplasty advised when skin sags
ANSWER POINT
Scar-free conjunctival approach, even fixation
ANSWER operates through the conjunctiva inside the eyelid, with no skin incision. The septum is released, the fat moved into the hollows, then spread evenly and fixed — aiming for a smooth under-eye without lumps or residual steps.
- 1Conjunctival approach leaves no skin scar
- 2Fat spread evenly and fixed to prevent lumpiness
- 3Excess fat removal avoided to prevent hollowing
ANSWER Under-eye Fat Repositioning: How It's Done
Consultation & Cause Diagnosis
The mix of bulge, hollow, and pigmentation is assessed to pick the right treatment.
Repositioning Design
The amount of fat to move and its destinations are planned zone by zone.
Conjunctival Access & Repositioning
Through the inside of the lid, bulging fat is moved into the hollows and fixed.
Recovery Care
Swelling and bruising are monitored as the smooth contour forms.
Frequently Asked Questions
QWill my dark circles disappear completely?
Shadow-type dark circles from the fat step can be expected to improve, but repositioning has limits when pigmentation or visible vessels are the cause. We distinguish the causes and advise a realistic range of improvement.
QCan the repositioned fat bulge out again?
The weakened septum causing the bulge is addressed and the fat fixed in its new position, so re-protrusion is uncommon — though aging can bring changes. Long-term course varies by individual.
QHow long do bruising and swelling last?
With no skin incision, recovery is fast: swelling and bruising usually subside over 3–7 days. We advise cooling and sleeping positions that help recovery.
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