Anti-aging lower eyelid surgery is a surgery to brighten up dull and aging lower eyelids, caused by sagging muscles and a bulging fat layer on the lower eyelid.
When fat accumulates, the lower eyelid becomes saggy. The eye bag builds up and the other areas become more sunken, which can cause an aged and tired look. Depending on the individual’s physical characteristics and condition, lower eyelid fat or under eye bags can be removed or repositioned to the sunken areas on the eyes.
In some cases, the excess skin can be removed. By repositioning the eye bags and fat, and filling the sunken areas, the dark lower eyelids become brighter and the appearance becomes younger. CDU in Korea is specialized in all eye surgeries including under eye bag removals and fat repositioning.
Surgery Duration
30 - 60 min
Hospitalization
No
Stitches Removal
None
Anesthesia
Local and Sedation
Recovery Period
7 Days
Different Reasons for Lower Eyelid Aging Process
Skin and muscle sagging
The lower eyelids which were previously attached to the bone loosen and gravity causes the eyelids to sag naturally.
Loss of volume
The volume of the muscle and the fat under the muscle decreases, making the eyes sunken.
Loss in elasticity
Skin elasticity tends to decrease as we age. By checking the elasticity beforehand, canthopexy is performed together to prevent the lower eyelid turning outward (ectropion).
Eye bag protrusion
When the strength of the muscle on the eyes decreases, the fat on the lower eyelid protrudes.
Deep tear trough
The eyes have a deep crease under the protruded eye bag, which is called the tear trough. The tear trough is where the muscle is attached and it occurs when the tissues around this area become thinner. The tear trough becomes more and more obvious.
Recommended When
- The eye bag on the lower eyelids stands out
- Due to dull and dark lower eyelids, the face looks dark and tired.
- Dark lower eyelids are not covered by makeup.
- Dark lower eyelids are not brightened by laser treatment.
- The fat under the eyes (called a love band or an agyosal) becomes flatter and starts to wrinkle.
Pre-op Checkup
To achieve satisfactory results in terms of functional and aesthetic purpose, a pre-op checkup should be performed and a personalized plan made for each patient.
Examination of skin and muscle thickness and the extent of sagging
Examination of the extent of lower eyelid sagging
Examination of the amount of bulging fat
Examination of the range and depth of the tear trough
Examination of how the eyes are positioned
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Snap back test
Laxity Test -
Pinch Test
Tension Level Test -
Distraction Test
Adhesion Strength Test
CDU Lower Eyelid Fat Repositioning
Transconjunctival Method
Anti-aging lower eyelid surgery is a surgery to brighten up dull and aging lower eyelids, caused by sagging muscles and a bulging fat layer on the lower eyelid.
By repositioning the fat, fine wrinkles on the lower eyelids are improved.
By using autologous tissue, there is no adverse reaction to foreign materials.
By making an incision on the conjunctiva, there is no visible scar.
Appearance becomes youthful and younger by brightening up the eye area.
Surgery Process
After considering the patient’s needs and conditions, the location of fat on the lower eyelid is checked and the design is made.
An incision is made on the conjunctiva to hide the scar.
Excess fat is removed or repositioned to the sunken area on the lower eyelids.
The wound is closed. In the case of dark lower eyelids due to skin pigmentation, a toning procedure can be performed simultaneously.