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Under-eye fat repositioning

A procedure that assesses and redistributes lower-eyelid fat where bulging and hollow areas affect the under-eye contour. The cause of a dark-looking under-eye area must be assessed individually.

Approach
Eyelid surgery
Your plan
Assessed individually
Under-eye fat repositioning · image from Clair’s official treatment page
Image from the official treatment page, not a patient result.

How the approach works.

The official page describes access through the inner eyelid to adjust fat and the supporting septum. Excess skin or substantial tissue sagging may call for a different lower-eyelid approach.

Understanding the anatomy

AI-generated educational illustrations, not patient photographs or treatment results. Simplified and not to scale; they do not show an individual treatment plan.

Lower eyelid model with three yellow orbital fat compartments below an intact eye.
Lower orbital fat

The schematic shows three lower orbital fat compartments behind a translucent covering.

Understanding under-eye fat repositioning

Clair describes assessment, access through the inner eyelid, and fat repositioning with septum support. These illustrations show selected parts of the approach; the individual plan follows an examination.

  1. Front-view eye illustration showing fullness and shadowing beneath the lower eyelid.

    Assessing the under-eye area

    The consultation assesses the distribution of lower-eyelid fat and the causes of a dark-looking under-eye area.

  2. Lower-eyelid illustration showing the inner surface exposed with an instrument.

    Access through the inner eyelid

    The official page describes inner-eyelid access and removal of selected excess fat.

  3. Lower-eyelid illustration showing three fat groups with lines and fixation marks.

    Fat repositioning and septum support

    The remaining fat is repositioned, with the supporting septum addressed as part of the plan.

Illustrations from Clair’s official website. These simplified drawings are not patient results. The individual technique may differ.

What the consultation considers.

  • Bulging fat

  • Tear-trough hollowing

  • Lower-eyelid skin

This is a starting point for a consultation, not an individual treatment recommendation.

Structures to discuss

AI-generated educational illustrations, not patient photographs or treatment results. Simplified and not to scale; they do not show an individual treatment plan.

Illustrated adult head and short neck viewed directly from the front.
Front view

A neutral view of the same fictional teaching model, showing the eyes, nose, lips and chin.

The same illustrated teaching head facing right in profile.
Profile view

The side view shows the forehead, nose, lips, chin and jaw outline without changing the model.

Recovery, risks & limits.

Some reactions can be temporary; complications can also require treatment. This is not an exhaustive list.

Swelling, bruising, discomfort and scarring can occur.

Dryness, difficulty closing the eyes, asymmetry or a need for revision should be discussed.

Bleeding, infection and rare serious changes in vision require specific discussion with the surgeon.

Your timeline is individual.

Procedure time, anaesthesia, follow-up and return travel depend on your examination and the final plan. Confirm them before paying for flights or accommodation.

Recovery and results vary. Your clinician should explain the procedure-specific risks and aftercare before you decide.

If you develop severe or worsening symptoms after treatment, seek medical attention rather than waiting for an online reply.

Dr. JinHo Han, representative surgeon at Clair

Dr. JinHo Han

Representative surgeon · Plastic surgery specialist

A personal consultation with a plastic surgery specialist. Discuss your facial features, skin condition and treatment preferences before deciding on a plan.

Your questions, answered.

Does it treat every type of dark circle?

No. Fat position and shadowing are only part of the assessment. Pigmentation, skin quality and other causes require a separate discussion.

How long should I stay in Korea?

Procedure time, anaesthesia, follow-up and return travel depend on your examination and the final plan. Confirm them before paying for flights or accommodation.

Can I choose the procedure before an examination?

You can explore your options first. The final plan requires an examination, a discussion of alternatives and informed consent. Choosing no treatment is also an option.

How is the cost decided?

The clinic confirms the proposed method, treatment area and product or equipment before giving an individual quote. Ask what is included in follow-up care.

What should I disclose before treatment?

Tell the clinician about previous procedures, implants, medication, allergies and health conditions. Bring available details of earlier injections or surgery.

Sources & further reading

Clair Korean treatment informationPatient safety information

Source review: September 2026

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