Journal

The reasoning behind the operation.

Short, honest explanations of how under-eye surgery decisions are actually made.

Journal

Written by the surgeon, not by a marketing team

Plain explanations of the decisions that actually change an under-eye result — which operation fits which anatomy, and where the limits of each one are.

Pre-Operative Preparation · Seoul, Gangnam

Dissolving Under-Eye Fillers Before Fat Repositioning: Why & When

Hyaluronic acid filler residue interferes with delicate orbital fat transposition. Dr. Lee Young-geun explains the safe hyaluronidase protocol and timing before eye surgery in Gangnam.

16 October 2026 · By Dr. Lee Young-geun

Revision Surgery

Failed Under-Eye Surgery: When Is It Safe to Do a Revision?

Why early revisions fail, the biological requirement of waiting 6 months for scar tissue softening, and how Dr. Lee reconstructs over-resected fat bags.

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Travel & Recovery

Can I Fly After Under-Eye Fat Repositioning? Safe Flying Timeline & Cabin Pressure Guide

When is it safe to fly home after under-eye surgery in Seoul? Medical clearance, cabin pressure facts, and in-flight swelling care by Dr. Lee Young-geun.

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Under-eye surgery

Under-Eye Fat Repositioning vs Fat Removal: Which One Do You Actually Need?

Two operations, one complaint. The deciding factor is not the bulge — it is the groove beneath it.

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Under-eye surgery

Dark Circles: Which Type Surgery Can Fix, and Which It Cannot

Three different problems wearing the same name. Only one of them is a surgical problem.

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The clinic

Why We Kept the Clinic Small

Growth in aesthetic surgery usually means more surgeons and a longer menu. Both break the same promise.

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Under-eye surgery

Why Orbital Septum Reinforcement Is Non-Negotiable in Fat Repositioning

Moving fat into the groove solves today's problem. Reinforcing the retaining wall solves the next decade's problem.

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Under-eye surgery

Lower Blepharoplasty vs Transconjunctival Fat Repositioning: Age, Skin Sagging, and Vector Analysis

Transconjunctival repositioning fixes internal volume. Lower blepharoplasty fixes external skin surplus. Choosing incorrectly risks either an incomplete result or lid retraction.

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Clinic philosophy

Why Under-Eye Surgery Cannot Be Delegated: The Single-Surgeon Imperative

The peri-orbital zone offers millimeter-level tolerances. Divided responsibility between consultation, incision, and closure leads directly to asymmetry and complication.

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Under-eye surgery

Scarless Under-Eye Fat Removal: Who Is the Ideal Candidate?

When the only problem is bulging fat with no depression beneath it, removing just enough fat through the inside of the eyelid produces a pristine result.

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Under-eye surgery

Micro Fat Grafting vs Fillers for Under-Eyes: Why Autologous Fat Wins

Synthetic hyaluronic acid under thin lower eyelid skin frequently yields blue Tyndall shadows and lumpiness. Purified autologous micro-droplets provide permanent, biocompatible smoothness.

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Eyelid surgery

Upper Blepharoplasty for Hooded Eyelids: Preserving Natural Expression

Treating hooded eyelids by pulling skin tightly creates a harsh, startled expression. True aesthetic rejuvenation requires measuring eyelid dynamics in an upright, seated posture.

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Eyelid surgery

Ptosis Correction vs Double Eyelid Surgery: How to Know Which You Need

Double eyelid surgery creates a fold. Ptosis correction lifts the eyelid curtain itself. Creating a crease without correcting weak muscles makes eyes look heavier and sleepy.

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Patient guide

Under-Eye Surgery Recovery: Day-by-Day Timeline for International Patients

A transparent roadmap for overseas patients travelling to Sinsa, Gangnam: from post-op hour one to flight clearance and long-term tissue settling.

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Under-eye surgery

Why Under-Eye Surgeries Fail Elsewhere and How We Revise Them

Over-resected fat, inadequate release of the tear trough ligament, and unaddressed septal laxity cause 90% of revisions. Rebuilding requires precision reconstruction, not simple correction.

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Consultation

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Every consultation is carried out by Dr. Lee Young-geun in person — never by a coordinator.

Specialized Eyelid & Periorbital Surgeries in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea

1. Under-Eye Fat Repositioning (눈밑지방재배치)

Preserving orbital fat and transposing into tear trough grooves with zero skin incision.

Gangnam Under-Eye Fat Repositioning Guide →

2. Under-Eye Fat Removal (눈밑지방제거)

Scarless transconjunctival excision for isolated eye bag puffiness in younger skin.

Seoul Under-Eye Fat Removal Guide →

3. Lower Blepharoplasty (하안검 성형술)

Subciliary skin excision, fat reset, and lateral canthopexy preventing ectropion.

Korea Lower Blepharoplasty Specialist →

4. Upper Blepharoplasty (상안검 성형술)

Conservative excision of sagging eyelid skin and hooded folds for visual comfort.

Seoul Upper Blepharoplasty & Eyelid Lift →

5. Micro Fat Grafting (눈밑미세지방이식)

Autologous micro-fat transfer restoring smooth volume to sunken under-eye hollows.

Gangnam Tear Trough Fat Transfer →

6. Dark Circle Surgery (다크서클수술)

Comprehensive correction of structural tear troughs, thinning dermis, and vascular shadowing.

Korea Dark Circles Correction Clinic →

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