Lower Eyelid Surgery (Eye Bag Removal) in Korea

“What Is Lower Eyelid Surgery?”

Lower eyelid surgery (also known as eye bag removal or blepharoplasty) is a specialized anti-aging surgery that removes excess fat, sagging skin, and wrinkles from the lower eyelids to eliminate under-eye bags, dark circles, and a tired, aged facial appearance.

Lower eyelid bags are caused by weakened orbital septum, protruding fat pads, sagging skin, or muscle laxity – either congenital (genetic) or acquired (aging, stress, lack of sleep). This surgery targets the root cause to create smooth, tight, and youthful under-eye area without hollowing or unnatural results.

Doctor’s Message

“Many patients focus only on removing eye bags, but over-resection of fat leads to hollow under-eyes – a bigger aging concern. At VIP, we perform customized lower eyelid surgery: fat repositioning (instead of removal) for mild bags, skin tightening for sagging, and combined fat grafting for hollow areas. Our goal is smooth, natural, youthful lower eyelids with no hollowing, no scarring, and long-lasting results.”

Operation Information

• Surgery Time : 1 - 1.5 Hours
• Anesthesia Type : Local Anesthesia + IV Sedation
• Hospitalization : Same Day (No overnight stay)
• Stitch Removal : 5 - 7 Days (External incision)
• Swelling Peak : 2 - 3 Days Post-Op
• Recovery Time : 1 - 2 Weeks (Daily activities)
• Full Recovery : 1 - 2 Months (Natural smoothness)

VIP Lower Eyelid Surgery Methods

Lower Eyelid Surgery Surgical Process

Ideal Candidates for Lower Eyelid Surgery

• Patients with prominent under-eye fat bags (congenital/aging)
• Patients with sagging lower eyelid skin and wrinkles
• Patients with dark circles and tired, aged facial appearance
• Patients with hollow under-eyes combined with mild bags
• Patients wanting natural, youthful under-eye area without hollowing
• Patients unsatisfied with previous eye bag surgery (hollowing/recurrence)

VIP Lower Eyelid Surgery Core Advantages

• Customized method (transconjunctival/external) for every under-eye condition
• Fat repositioning (not over-removal) to avoid hollow under-eyes
• Hidden incisions (no visible scars after healing)
• Combined skin tightening for complete anti-aging effect
• Minimal swelling & fast recovery (micro-surgical techniques)
• Long-lasting results (permanent correction of root cause)
• Natural, smooth under-eyes (no artificial or operated look)

Before & After

* Temporary side effects include swelling, bruising, mild tightness, or dry eyes (resolves in 1-2 weeks). Over-resection of fat may cause under-eye hollowing (avoided by our customized fat repositioning technique). Results vary by age, skin condition, and healing speed. Avoid rubbing lower eyelids during recovery to prevent suture loosening. Please discuss all risks with your surgeon before surgery.

Post-Operative Care

• Apply cold compresses for 2-3 days to reduce swelling/bruising
• Sleep with head elevated (2-3 pillows) for 1 week
• Avoid rubbing, pressing, or stretching lower eyelids for 1 month
• No eye makeup, contact lenses, or swimming for 3 weeks
• Avoid alcohol, smoking, and spicy food for 4 weeks
• Use prescribed eye drops for dryness (as directed by surgeon)