Under-Eye Fat Repositioning — Before & After in Seoul

Real before and after photos of under-eye fat repositioning performed by Dr. Lee Young-geun at Sinsa L Plastic Surgery, Gangnam — with what was done, who this combination suits and what recovery looks like.

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  • Eye & under-eye specialist clinic
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Operating room for eyelid surgery at Sinsa L Plastic Surgery
Operating room for eyelid surgery · Sinsa L Plastic Surgery

What does this procedure correct?

This case shows under-eye fat repositioning at Sinsa L Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul. Eye bags with a shadowed tear-trough groove is the typical reason for this operation. All photos are standardised, shared with patient consent, and every case was operated by Dr. Lee himself. Individual results vary.

Procedures Under-eye fat repositioning
Surgeon Dr. Lee Young-geun, board-certified plastic surgeon
Anesthesia Local with sedation; same-day discharge
Recovery About 3–5 days to office work
Stitches Usually none to remove
Final result About 3–6 months
Under-Eye Fat Repositioning before and after at Sinsa L Plastic Surgery, Gangnam, Seoul — before (top), after (bottom)
Before (top) and after (bottom) · Under-Eye Fat Repositioning · Sinsa L Plastic Surgery. Patient consent obtained. Individual results vary.

What was done in this case

  • Under-eye fat repositioning — Bulging under-eye fat was released and moved into the tear-trough groove through the inside of the lid.

More photos from this combination

Under-Eye Fat Repositioning before and after at Sinsa L Plastic Surgery, Gangnam, Seoul — case photo 2 (before top, after bottom)
Case photo 2 · before (top), after (bottom)
Under-Eye Fat Repositioning before and after at Sinsa L Plastic Surgery, Gangnam, Seoul — case photo 3 (before top, after bottom)
Case photo 3 · before (top), after (bottom)

Who this combination suits

  • Eye bags with a shadowed tear-trough groove
  • Wanting a natural, rested result rather than a changed face
  • Good general health and realistic expectations

Recovery for this combination

  • Days 1–3: swelling and mild bruising peak; cold compresses and head elevation
  • Days 3–5: clinic review; most people return to office work
  • Week 2: most bruising settles; socially comfortable
  • Months 3–6: final contour

Frequently asked questions

Who performed this surgery?

Every operation at Sinsa L, including this case, is performed by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lee Young-geun.

Can these procedures be done in one session?

Yes, it is a single-session, same-day procedure.

How long is the recovery?

About 3–5 days to office work; final results appear at about 3–6 months.

Will my result look the same?

Results depend on anatomy, skin quality and healing. Dr. Lee will show you cases similar to your own at consultation.

How long should international patients stay?

Plan about 5–7 days in Seoul for the review visit.

Dr. Lee Young-geun, board-certified plastic surgeon
Medically reviewed by

Dr. Lee Young-geun, MD

Board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon, founder and sole surgeon of Sinsa L Plastic Surgery. Adjunct clinical professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Korea University; full member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (KSAPS) and member of IPRAS. 15+ years in plastic surgery.

Last reviewed: October 2026 · About our clinic

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