Why the actual cost of undereye fat repositioning surgery differs from the advertised price of 1 million won.

Many of you often hear that you look tired, or are concerned about the deep dark circles you see in the mirror, right?

‘Undereye fat repositioning’ and ‘lower eyelid surgery’ are said to solve undereye concerns.

For those of you who are curious about the differences and the cost of the similar-sounding names, we've summarized the key points.

1. Why is under-eye fat surgery divided into two types?

The surgical technique varies significantly depending on the condition under the eyes. The key question is whether to simply transfer fat or to also remove excess skin.

Under-eye fat repositioning (recommended for younger people)
- Target: If the skin is elastic but the fat protrudes convexly.
- characteristic: Fat is evenly redistributed through the conjunctiva inside the eye without skin incision.
Lower eyelid surgery (recommended for middle-aged and older people)
- Target: When skin and muscles become loose and fat sags due to aging.
- characteristic: An incision is made to remove excess skin, and muscle lifting is performed simultaneously. A comprehensive approach is necessary, as targeting only fat in cases of low elasticity can worsen fine wrinkles.

2. Will dark circles disappear with surgery?

This is a point that many people misunderstand. The effectiveness of surgery varies depending on the cause of the dark circles.

category	cause	Surgical effects
shade type	Shadows caused by protruding fat under the eyes	Clear improvement possible
Color type	Skin discoloration due to rhinitis and blood circulation problems	Surgical improvement is limited

💡 What is micro fat grafting?

This method brightens the skin tone by placing a thin layer of fat under pigmented skin. However, caution is advised, as the skin tends to return to its original color over time, and adding a specific color of fat to match the skin tone can result in an unnatural appearance.

3. Why the estimated cost and price may differ

The average cost of lower eyelid fat repositioning is From the late 1 million won to around 2 million won It is formed as follows. However, there are variables that may cause the price to fluctuate during consultation.

Additional items: When including dural reinforcement, micro fat grafting, etc.
Existing foreign substances: If previously inserted filler or foreign substances need to be removed.
Whether or not to have a second surgery: If tissue adhesions are severe, the surgical difficulty increases and the cost increases.
The pitfalls of advertising: The special prices on plastic surgery apps are likely based on 'simple fat removal', so you should check carefully.

4. Check for side effects and disappointing results in advance.

Although serious side effects are rare, there may be subjective satisfaction or regrets due to minor differences.

Low correction: If the surgery went well but the result was not 100% flat as expected (approximately 80% improvement).
Bumpy: When fat grafting is performed concurrently, the grafted area may become clumped or unevenly grafted. In these cases, direct removal of the clumped fat may be necessary.
relapse: If the elasticity of the orbital membrane that surrounds the fat decreases, the fat may protrude again over time.

📝 To summarize

The key to solving under-eye concerns is Identifying the exact cause of my skin elasticity and dark circles no see.

Rather than being tempted by the low cost, consult with a specialist to determine whether skin incisions or fat grafting are necessary.