Under-eye sagging treatment: how do you address sagging that massage cannot lift?

Under-eye sagging treatment varies depending on whether the sagging is caused by loose skin, under-eye fat that has pushed forward, or cheeks that have descended. For sagging from thinning, loosened skin, lifting that uses heat energy to address firmness is considered, and for sagging with prominently protruding fat, surgical options are also discussed. Massage can temporarily ease swelling, but it cannot lift loosened tissue back up.

Why the cause is examined first before under-eye sagging treatment

Under-eye skin is among the thinnest on the face, so it is the first to loosen when collagen and elastic fibers decrease. The membrane that surrounds and supports under-eye fat also weakens with age, causing fat to push forward, and when cheek fat descends, the border between the under-eye area and cheek lengthens, making sagging look more pronounced.

Even with the same sagging, the mix of these three causes differs from person to person, and asymmetry, where one under-eye area looks more sagged, is also common. Natural differences in bone structure and fat volume between the left and right sides can also show up as asymmetry.

Under-eye sagging treatment: how is it divided by cause?

• For sagging where the skin is thin and has loosened along with fine wrinkles, lifting that delivers heat to the dermis and the layers beneath it with radiofrequency or ultrasound to stimulate collagen regeneration is considered.
• If thin skin is also a concern, getting an eye-area skin booster separately from lifting is another approach.
• When the cheeks have descended and the border between the under-eye area and cheek has lengthened, we look not only at the under-eye area but also at sagging of the cheeks and jawline.
• When under-eye fat protrudes significantly and the skin has loosened a lot, it may exceed what treatments can address, and a consultation about surgical options may be needed.

At our Suwon clinic, Derma Shurink and Eye Shurink are offered in 100-shot and 300-shot options, and Shurink Universe takes about an hour in total after numbing cream.

Under-eye sagging treatment and massage: how far do they help?

If your under-eye area is puffy in the morning and settles in the afternoon, the swelling may simply look like sagging, and a light cold compress or gentle massage can help ease it. On the other hand, loosened skin and forward-protruding fat do not return to their original place even if pushed up by hand. Pulling or rubbing the thin under-eye skin hard can build up irritation and cause pigmentation, so if you do massage, it is best to keep it short with relaxed fingers.

After under-eye lifting, temporary redness, warmth, swelling, and stinging may occur and usually subside within a few days. If you have had surgery or procedures around the eyes or have an eye condition, please let us know before treatment, and if your vision becomes blurry or your eyes hurt, please contact the clinic right away.

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FAQ

Q. At what age can I get under-eye sagging treatment?

A. It is decided by the cause and degree of sagging rather than age. Even in your twenties, natural under-eye fat can make the area look saggy, and skin thickness and firmness differ even at the same age, so the examination first determines whether skin, fat, or cheek descent is the main cause.

Q. Will massaging my under-eye area every day reduce sagging?

A. Massage can temporarily ease swelling, but it cannot lift loosened skin or forward-protruding fat. Rubbing the thin under-eye area hard every day can cause irritation and pigmentation, so it is best to keep it short with a light touch.

Q. Only one under-eye area is sagging. Do I need treatment on both sides?

A. If there is a difference between the left and right sides, treatment can be divided by allocating more energy and shots to the saggier side and fewer to the other. What can be expected depends on whether the difference is due to bone structure or fat volume, so this is checked first during the examination.