Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underFacial Fat Transfer q&a

Is Love Band Surgery Performed in the US (Popular in South Korea)? (photo)

User Avatar
JuliabarsApr 9, 2013
I have lost the fat padding directly underneath my eyes, which I would like back. In Korea, they call these fat pads "love bands" and promote surgery to enhance that area via fat transfer in order to make the eyes appear bigger. Do they offer "love band surgery" in the US as well (not just fat grafting for hollows)? Attached below are pictures of examples of love bands. Thanks so much.

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Kenneth Hughes, MD profile photo
Dr. Kenneth Hughes, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 664 Reviews
Answered on Apr 10, 2013
Answer
🔗 Link
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Apr 12, 2013
Answer
3 people found this helpful
Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jul 21, 2015
Answer
2 people found this helpful

More Facial Fat Transfer Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACS

I am sorry that your recovery has been so difficult.  Unfortunately it is possible to have swelling  4 weeks after eyelid fat transfer.  Swelling can sometimes be asymmetric also.  If you had slightly more bruising on one side versus the other, it can cause more prolonged...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Samir Shureih, MD

Correction of bad results after liposuction can be a very difficult process and may require multiple procedures, including liposuction, fat grafting and tightening procedures. Some of the procedures can be done under local anesthesia some may require general anesthesia.

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACS

Thank you for your questio. I am sorry that you are having such a difficult recovery.  It is important at this time to keep the lines of communication open with your surgeon and a more positive outlook.  There are things that can be done to help.  An open blepharoplasty,...

+4 answers
See all Facial Fat Transfer Q&A
See more Facial Fat Transfer Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE FACIAL FAT TRANSFER GUIDE →