KOKO Plastic Surgery · Lifting & Anti-Aging

Lower Eyelid Wrinkle Correction

Smoothing wrinkles and puffiness under the eyes

With age, the membrane holding the fat under the eyes loosens. The fat bulges and wrinkles increase, which can make you look tired.

Lower eyelid wrinkle correction removes stretched skin through a small incision under the eye, and removes or repositions the under-eye fat. It aims for a cleaner, more youthful eye area.

Diagram of lower eyelid wrinkle correction: an incision below the lashes, the fat is adjusted and the skin is lifted
Surgery time
About 1 hour
Anesthesia
Sedation or local anesthesia
Hospital stay
Not needed
Recovery
About 7 days

Who it is for

  • Deep wrinkles under your eyes make you look older than you are
  • Puffy fat under your eyes makes you look tired
  • You have dark circles under your eyes
  • The skin under your eyes sags a lot and makes you look older

What is lower eyelid wrinkle correction?

As aging progresses, the pouch (membrane) that holds the fat under the eyes stretches. The fat pushes forward and wrinkles increase. This can make you look older than your age and give a tired impression.

In this surgery, stretched skin is removed through a small incision under the eye. The under-eye fat is also removed, or adjusted and repositioned.

What matters in KOKO lower eyelid wrinkle correction

We smooth the puffiness and wrinkles under the eyes, aiming for a softer look.

  • Bulging under-eye fat is removed and wrinkles are smoothed.
  • It is done through a small incision under the eye, so the scar tends to be hard to notice.
  • Beyond fine lines, it also aims to improve the dark circles that made the under-eye area look shadowed, for a more youthful eye area.

How the surgery is done

An incision is made just below the lashes. The under-eye fat is adjusted, then the skin is lifted and the excess is removed.

Aftercare

Please take care of the following after surgery.

  • Using cold packs from right after surgery until the swelling goes down helps recovery.
  • Swelling and bruising may appear (this varies by person). When sleeping, avoid lying face down or with your head lowered. Raising your head on 2–3 soft pillows eases swelling and pain.
  • Avoid crying a lot, rubbing your eyelids or squeezing your eyes shut.
  • Alcohol and smoking slow wound healing. Avoid both for at least 3–4 weeks after surgery.
  • Skip contact lenses for about 3 weeks, and wear glasses or sunglasses instead.
  • Light eye makeup is fine after 2 weeks, and eyelash extensions after 1 month.
  • We recommend avoiding saunas for at least 3 weeks.

Risks and side effects

Results and recovery vary from person to person. The main risks and side effects are:

  • Swelling and bruising after surgery or treatment
  • Infection or inflammation
  • Asymmetry, or a result that differs from what you pictured
  • Scarring (when an incision is made)
  • Numbness or changes in sensation (often temporary)

If anything concerns you, you can still reach us on WhatsApp after you fly home.

WHY KOKO

Why patients choose KOKO for Lower Eyelid Wrinkle Correction

  1. 01

    An incision that is hard to notice

    We place the incision line as close to the lash line as possible, so the scar is harder to notice.

  2. 02

    An eye area shaped for you

    We look at your whole face and the skin and shape around your eyes, then shape an eye area that suits you.

  3. 03

    Sagging and dark circles together

    Lifting loose skin and removing the excess lightens the shadow the stretched skin had cast. This can help improve dark circles.

  4. 04

    Your aegyo-sal stays

    We smooth fine lines under the eyes while keeping the aegyo-sal (the soft roll under the eyes). This aims for a more youthful eye area without greatly changing your look.

FAQ

Common questions about Lower Eyelid Wrinkle Correction

  • We keep your aegyo-sal while smoothing fine lines and sagging under the eyes. This aims for a more youthful eye area without greatly changing your look.

  • Lifting loose skin and removing the excess lightens the shadow the stretched skin had cast. This can help improve dark circles. How much they change varies from person to person.

  • The incision line is placed as close to the lash line as possible, so the scar sits where it is hard to notice. How scars heal varies from person to person.

  • Light eye makeup is fine after 2 weeks, and eyelash extensions after 1 month. Skip contact lenses for about 3 weeks, and wear glasses or sunglasses instead.

  • Surgery takes about 1 hour under sedation and local anesthesia, with no hospital stay. Recovery takes about 7 days. A medical interpreter joins your consultation at the clinic.

  • It depends on the fat and sagging under your eyes. Send three photos of your face — front, side and 45° — on WhatsApp (+82 10-9608-0042), and we will give you an estimate. We can also go over it in an online consultation.

How to start

Getting started is easy.

Book a consultation online, or send us your questions on WhatsApp. We will reply in English.

  1. Book online

    Choose a date and time that suits you for your consultation.

  2. Ask on WhatsApp

    A short question is enough to start.

  3. Photos are optional

    Front, side and 45° photos help us give you a more specific cost estimate.

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