Hello.
I am Dr. Hyuk-chan Jo, Director of Cleor Clinic Uijeongbu Branch.
Have you ever been bothered by eyes that look particularly tired every time you look in the mirror,
or by bulging under-eye fat and the dark circles that settle deeply beneath it?
"I'm worried about my under-eye area, which keeps standing out even when I cover it with makeup.
I feel burdened by surgery, but I'm curious if there is a non-surgical method
to manage both the under-eye fat and the hollow areas."
I frequently receive such inquiries in the consultation room.
Many people mistake under-eye hollowness for a lack of volume,
but in reality, it is mostly because the under-eye fat protrudes, creating a shadow underneath,
which makes it appear relatively hollow.
Because of this, it is difficult to fundamentally solve the problem by filling it with volume,
and instead, an approach that reduces the protruding fat and smooths out the under-eye line is necessary.
This approach of fat reduction and line smoothing is what we call Uijeongbu Under-eye Hollow Care.
Today, I will explain why under-eye hollowness occurs, how Eye Ultherapy and the Under-eye Slim Injection work respectively,
and why combining the two treatments creates synergy.
What is Uijeongbu Under-eye Hollow Care?
👉 Uijeongbu Under-eye Hollow Care utilizes a combination of Eye Ultherapy, which melts and smooths out protruding under-eye fat with heat, and
the Under-eye Slim Injection, which breaks down fat cells themselves, to fundamentally manage bulging under-eyes and dark circle shadows without surgery.
Under-eye hollowness is a representative change in impression that takes hold from the early stages of facial aging.
It may look like it is hollow because of weight loss,
but in reality, the orbital septum weakens, causing fat to push forward and bulge,
and shadows often form underneath, creating an optical illusion of hollowness.
If you understand this cause accurately, your management approach will also change.
Rather than filling it with volume, a method of smoothing out the protruding fat and
making the line smooth becomes the fundamental care,
and for this approach, our Uijeongbu branch utilizes a combination of Eye Ultherapy and the Under-eye Slim Injection.
Understanding the True Cause of Under-eye Hollowness
👉 Most causes of under-eye hollowness are not a lack of volume, but fat expansion due to a weakened orbital septum and
the resulting shadow effect; you must accurately understand this cause to determine the appropriate management method.
Weakening of the Orbital Septum - The Beginning of Aging
Under our eyes, a thin membrane called the orbital septum holds fat inside the eye.
As we age, this septum weakens, causing under-eye fat to push forward and bulge.
Fat Expansion - Bulging Under-eyes
The protruding fat pushes up the under-eye surface, settling like a bulging hill.
This bulging often begins slowly from the late 20s and becomes distinct after the 40s.
Shadow Effect - Leading to Dark Circles
A shadow naturally forms under the bulging under-eye fat.
This shadow looks like a dark circle, and it is perceived as if the skin tone has darkened.
This is why an impression that looks particularly tired persists even under the same lighting.
Hollowness Illusion - Why it looks like a lack of volume
Due to the contrast between the protruding fat and the shadow, the area below appears relatively hollow.
It is not actually hollow; it is an optical illusion where the area below is perceived as hollow because the area above is bulging.
If you do not understand this principle and only fill it with volume, the under-eye area may become more swollen or unnatural,
so the approach of fat reduction and line smoothing is the fundamental direction.
Eye Ultherapy - Melting Fat and Lifting with Ultrasound
👉 Eye Ultherapy is a non-surgical procedure that delivers focused ultrasound energy to the dermis and shallow subcutaneous layers using a 1.5mm/3.0mm tip dedicated to the eye area,
melting fat smoothly while inducing collagen contraction and regeneration.
What kind of procedure is it?
Ultherapy is originally an ultrasound procedure widely used for facial lifting.
Eye Ultherapy is a method that uses a tip dedicated to the eye area on this Ultherapy device.
While general Ultherapy approaches deep layers of the face (SMAS fascia) strongly,
Eye Ultherapy approaches carefully at a shallow depth (1.5mm/3.0mm) suitable for the eye area,
and is performed according to the thin and sensitive skin around the eyes.
How does it work?
When ultrasound energy delivers heat inside the under-eye skin, two effects appear together.
First, the bulging under-eye fat melts smoothly with heat, and the line is smoothed out.
Second, as collagen regeneration becomes active inside the skin due to ultrasound stimulation,
elasticity is restored to sagging eyelids, and fine wrinkles are also improved.
You will see these changes after receiving it:
The bulging under-eye area is smoothed out
Elasticity is restored to sagging eyelids
Fine wrinkles around the eyes are alleviated
A feeling of the under-eye skin becoming firm from the inside takes hold
In a study comparing before and after the procedure with CT images,
it was confirmed that 3 months after the Eye Ultherapy procedure, the under-eye protrusion was reduced by
an average of 0.5mm or more on both sides.
It is a verified method that can noticeably manage under-eye fat even without surgery.
Under-eye fat repositioning surgery is a method of cutting the conjunctiva to move the fat directly,
so the immediate results are distinct, but there may be a burden of bruising, swelling, and recovery time.
Eye Ultherapy has no incisions at all, allowing for an immediate return to daily life after the procedure,
and it is a frequently chosen procedure for those who want to start under-eye care without worrying about recovery,
or those who are bothered by early to mid-stage under-eye fat protrusion.
Under-eye Slim Injection - An Approach to Decomposing Fat Cells
👉 The Under-eye Slim Injection is a local fat reduction procedure that injects a small amount of fat-dissolving ingredients into the under-eye fat area to decompose the fat cells themselves
and induce their discharge.
What kind of procedure is it?
It is an injection procedure that directly manages the fat bulging under the eyes.
When fat-dissolving ingredients are injected into the under-eye fat area in small amounts,
the ingredients decompose the fat cells, and the body naturally discharges them.
How does it work?
The injected ingredients gradually decompose the under-eye fat cell membranes.
As the decomposed fat slowly exits through our body's lymphatic circulation and metabolic processes,
a result where the bulging under-eye area is smoothed out takes hold.
You will see these changes after receiving it:
The bulging under-eye fat is reduced
The under-eye line is smoothed out
As the fat is reduced, the shadow also fades, alleviating dark circles.
How is the procedure performed?
It is a method of injecting into multiple points in small amounts with a thin needle,
so the pain burden is low, with only a stinging sensation.
The procedure time is short, allowing for an immediate return to daily life after receiving it,
and it is a procedure that allows you to comfortably make time between work and appointment schedules.
Rather than a complete change with a single procedure, it is a method where results take hold as sessions accumulate,
so generally, you can confirm stable results if you proceed regularly 3 times or more.
How is it different from Eye Ultherapy?
Both procedures manage under-eye fat, but the approach is completely different.
Eye Ultherapy melts fat smoothly with ultrasound heat and induces collagen regeneration together,
while the Under-eye Slim Injection is a method where ingredients directly decompose fat cells to reduce local fat.
Since the principles do not overlap, if you proceed with them together,
fat reduction and elasticity recovery take hold simultaneously, greatly increasing result satisfaction.
Why the Eye Ultherapy + Slim Injection combination has synergy
👉 Eye Ultherapy melts fat with ultrasound heat and induces collagen regeneration, while the Slim Injection decomposes fat cells,
so because the two procedures approach under-eye fat with different principles, result stability greatly increases when combined.
Synergy structure of the two approaches
Eye Ultherapy: Ultrasound heat → Fat melting + Collagen contraction/regeneration → Line lifting + Elasticity recovery
Slim Injection: Fat-dissolving ingredients → Fat cell decomposition → Local fat reduction
Because one approaches with heat and the other with ingredients,
even if performed on the same area, the principles do not overlap and are mutually complementary.
Effect when proceeding with one session combination
It is combined in a way that 100 shots of Eye Ultherapy smooth out the entire under-eye area,
and the Slim Injection decomposes fat at particularly bulging points.
This combination proceeds with line smoothing and local fat reduction together,
greatly increasing the result satisfaction that can be obtained through non-surgical care.
Result flow when proceeding regularly
If you proceed with the combination procedure regularly about 3 times, fat reduction accumulates and a smooth line takes hold,
and the collagen regeneration reaction also stabilizes, proceeding in a direction where the results are sustained.
Uijeongbu Under-eye Hollow Lineup
👉 At the Uijeongbu branch, we operate Eye Ultherapy and Slim Injection combination options and Slim Injection-only options by session,
so you can choose according to your management purpose.
Generally, when proceeding regularly at 4-week intervals, fat reduction and line smoothing results accumulate stably,
and the collagen regeneration reaction of Eye Ultherapy takes hold slowly over 3 months.
We will examine the option suitable for your under-eye condition, degree of fat protrusion,
and management purpose together during the pre-consultation.
Those for whom Under-eye Hollow Care is suitable
Those bothered by an impression that looks tired due to bulging under-eye fat
Those whose dark circles and shadows are not well covered even with makeup
Those who feel burdened by under-eye fat repositioning surgery
Those who want care without incisions and without a recovery period
Those who want to approach early to mid-stage under-eye fat protrusion with regular care
Those who want to smooth out the under-eye line and recover elasticity together
Uijeongbu Under-eye Hollow Side Effects and Things to Know in Advance
👉 Eye Ultherapy and Slim Injection used for Uijeongbu Under-eye Hollow are non-surgical methods with low burden, but because they are procedures on sensitive areas around the eyes,
the practitioner's accurate judgment and placement are important for result stability.
Light redness and fine swelling may appear on the treated area immediately after the procedure.
Generally, it clears up naturally within a few hours to a day.
Because Eye Ultherapy is a method of delivering ultrasound heat to the thin skin around the eyes,
there may be a slight sensation of heat during the procedure, and swelling may persist for a few days after the procedure.
Because the Slim Injection is a method of injecting into multiple points in small amounts with a thin needle,
injection marks may remain for a few days, and partial thin bruising may occur.
Because the area around the eyes is a sensitive area where blood vessels and nerves are concentrated,
the practitioner's accurate layer judgment and safe area placement are particularly important for result stability.
According to the guidance of experienced medical staff, during the pre-consultation,
the appropriate option and intensity are determined after checking your under-eye condition and degree of fat protrusion.
Because the fat reduction result is a flow that takes hold as sessions accumulate,
it is a direction of stable improvement through regular progress rather than a dramatic change immediately after the procedure.
If you fall under the following, the procedure may be restricted or
pre-confirmation may be required, so please inform us during the consultation.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If there is an active infection, wound, or herpes on the treated area
If you have a heart pacemaker or metal implants (Eye Ultherapy restricted)
If you have a recent history of filler, thread procedures, or surgery around the eyes
If you are regularly taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, or have a bleeding tendency
If you have underlying diseases related to fat accumulation such as hyperthyroidism or renal failure
⚠️ Precautions before and after Under-eye Hollow Care procedure
👉 Under-eye Hollow Care procedure is a procedure where result stability and
recovery speed vary depending on pre-procedure condition management and post-procedure UV/swelling management.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When can I confirm the results of Uijeongbu Under-eye Hollow?
Fat reduction results are confirmed from 2-3 weeks after the Slim Injection procedure,
and the Eye Ultherapy collagen regeneration reaction takes hold slowly over 3 months.
It is a flow where results accumulate stably when proceeding regularly 3 times or more.
Q. Why is under-eye hollowness not a lack of volume?
Most under-eye hollowness is an optical illusion where shadows form below
as under-eye fat protrudes forward.
It is not actually a lack of volume; it is perceived as relatively hollow below because the top is bulging,
so a method of smoothing out the protruding fat is a fundamental approach rather than a method of filling fat.
Q. Can I receive only one of Eye Ultherapy or Slim Injection?
It is possible.
The Slim Injection-only procedure is suitable when you need local fat reduction and have no burden of lifting,
and the combination with Eye Ultherapy has synergy when you need both fat reduction and elasticity recovery.
Q. How is it different from under-eye fat repositioning surgery?
Surgery is a method of directly repositioning fat through conjunctival incision, so immediate results are distinct,
but there is a recovery period and surgical burden.
The combination of Eye Ultherapy and Slim Injection is a non-surgical method, so it proceeds without incisions and without a recovery period,
and it is characterized by a flow that takes hold slowly through regular progress, so the burden is relatively low.
Q. How much is the pain?
It proceeds after applying anesthetic cream before the procedure, so strong pain is not significant.
Eye Ultherapy has a slight sensation of heat during the procedure, and the Slim Injection has stimulation to the extent of injection marks, but
it is to an extent that you can receive it without burden.
Q. Is makeup possible after the procedure?
Mild makeup around the eyes is possible from the evening of the procedure day.
It is good for recovery stability to refrain from strong cosmetics or irritating products around the eyes for a few days.
Q. Doesn't the fat grow back?
Fat cells decomposed by the Slim Injection are discharged and do not regenerate,
but other fat cells may accumulate depending on age, lifestyle habits, and genetics,
so a method of proceeding with regular maintenance care is frequently utilized.
Q. Can it be performed in parallel with other procedures?
There are many cases where it is performed in parallel with eye wrinkle or dark circle pigment management procedures.
The parallel combination is determined in a direction suitable for you during the pre-consultation.
Most causes of under-eye hollowness are not a lack of volume, but
an optical illusion where shadows form below as under-eye fat protrudes forward.
If you accurately understand this cause, the management direction also changes.
Rather than an approach to fill volume, an approach to smooth out protruding fat and
make the under-eye line smooth becomes the fundamental care,
and this approach is Uijeongbu Under-eye Hollow.
Eye Ultherapy melts fat smoothly with ultrasound heat
and induces collagen regeneration together,
and the Under-eye Slim Injection approaches local fat reduction by decomposing fat cells.
The two procedures have different principles, so when combined, there is synergy where line smoothing and
fat reduction occur together.
At the Uijeongbu branch, in addition to the Eye Ultherapy 100-shot and Slim Injection combination option,
we operate Slim Injection-only options by session.
You can choose the option suitable for the degree of fat protrusion, management purpose, and whether lifting is needed.
The direction suitable for your under-eye condition and management purpose
will be checked directly during the consultation.
If you want to fundamentally manage bulging under-eye fat and dark circle shadows,
please visit Cleor Clinic Uijeongbu Branch without burden.
Even before deciding on the procedure, through pre-consultation,
you can examine the procedure combination suitable for your under-eye condition together.
※ This content is for general information purposes, and results may vary depending on the individual.
Please decide on accurate diagnosis and procedure through consultation with a specialist.