Eye surgery
Under-eye fat repositioning
Bulging under-eye fat makes the face look tired and older. Epic decides between simple fat removal and repositioning the fat into the tear trough, so the area looks smooth and bright instead of hollow. The procedure takes about 30 minutes with no suture removal.
Who it suits
- Bulging under-eye bags and a permanently tired look
- Tear-trough grooves and dark shadows under the eyes
- Prefer a route without an external incision
Technique highlights
- Fat volume, skin quality and bone structure assessed first
- Fat repositioned into the trough rather than simply discarded
- Fast recovery — back to routine in 2-3 days
Surgical steps
- One-to-one consultation and facial analysis with the specialist surgeon before an individual plan is drawn up.
- Anaesthesia: local or sleep sedation. The procedure itself takes about 30 minutes.
- The board-certified plastic surgeon performs the operation personally throughout.
- Recovery is monitored on site and you go home the same day — no inpatient stay.
Recovery & aftercare
- Sutures and dressings: no suture removal.
- Follow-up visits: 1 visit.
- Back to daily life in 2-3 days. Cold compresses for the first 2-3 days and sleeping with the head elevated reduce swelling.
Risks & things to consider
- Results depend on each patient's anatomy, skin condition and aftercare, so identical outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
- Stop smoking, alcohol and blood-thinning medication before and after surgery as instructed by your doctor.
- Disclose all previous surgery, medical conditions and drug allergies at the consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take and is a hospital stay needed?
It takes about 30 minutes under local or sleep sedation, with no hospital stay — you go home the same day.
How many days should I stay in Korea?
Typically you are back to daily life in 2-3 days, with 1 visit, so plan at least 7-10 days in Korea to cover suture removal and follow-up.
Who performs the surgery at Epic Plastic Surgery?
Epic's board-certified plastic surgeons consult, plan and operate personally. The clinic is on the 12th floor of Sinsa Mi Tower, 616 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.