Korean term: 눈밑 꺼짐

What are under-eye hollows

EyeWiki, from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, describes the tear trough as a sunken groove between the lower eyelid and the cheekbone. It can be inherited or come with ageing. Cleveland Clinic says tear troughs cast shadows that make the eyes look puffier.

Hollows are not the same as dark circles, which DermNet says can come from pigment, thin skin or shadow. Cleveland Clinic advises calling a provider if swelling or a dark circle affects only one eye.

Common causes

Ageing. The skin below the eyes loosens and thins (Cleveland Clinic). The fat under the eye also moves forward as the eyeball sinks slightly, which deepens the groove (EyeWiki).
Fat, ligament and bone changes. EyeWiki describes a multifactorial process of fat loss, a weakening tear trough ligament and bone loss.
Inherited anatomy. EyeWiki lists inherited differences, including an underdeveloped upper jawbone.
Smoking and sun. Both are listed by EyeWiki; DermNet links fat loss around the eye to ageing, genetics and smoking.

Treatments clinics in Korea list for under-eye hollows

The cards below show hyaluronic acid filler, a gel that adds volume, and Juvelook, which combines PDLLA (poly-D,L-lactic acid) with hyaluronic acid. Each card gives downtime per the sources and the lowest regular price a clinic in this directory lists, not specific to the under-eye area.

Filler

Injectable gel, most often hyaluronic acid (HA), used to smooth wrinkles and restore volume.

Downtime (per the sources): Swelling and bruising soon after injection; many settle within days to weeks

From ₩29,000 (≈ US$22)Art of Shine Skin Clinic · Body Filler 1cc · VAT excluded

19 clinics in this directory list a regular price

All prices and clinics

Juvelook

Injectable PDLLA (poly-D,L-lactic acid) microparticles mixed with hyaluronic acid that stimulate the skin's own collagen.

Downtime (per the sources): Bruising and swelling; firm nodules (granulomas) are the main reported concern

From ₩20,000 (≈ US$15)Beauty Park Skin Clinic Beomeo · Juvelook for a single scar · 0.2 cc · VAT excluded

15 clinics in this directory list a regular price

All prices and clinics

What the sources say about results and limits

Hyaluronic acid filler. EyeWiki calls it the most common option and gives about 9 to 12 months of improvement on average. A 2025 review describes the ideal candidates as younger people with mild to moderate eye bags, thick skin and little laxity. People with deeper grooves, fat bulges, thin skin or loose skin may see only minor improvement.
Filler risks. EyeWiki lists bruising, swelling, infection, lumps and migration, and calls a blocked blood vessel the most feared complication. The FDA says injection into a blood vessel can cause tissue death or vision loss. DermNet says improvement may be partial and poor technique can make circles more noticeable.
Juvelook. One 2025 report followed four Korean women for six months after a single session; severity improved and mild swelling settled within 48 hours. The authors cite the small sample and no control group, and say no large randomized trials show PDLLA lasts longer than hyaluronic acid.
Other options. DermNet lists fillers or fat grafts for hollowing. Cleveland Clinic says the body absorbs about half the transferred fat.

Published prices

The table shows, for each clinic that lists a regular price, its lowest regular price for each treatment above; items, amounts and VAT basis differ between clinics.

Clinic	Filler	Juvelook
Art of Shine Skin Clinic	₩29,000 (≈ US$22) VAT excluded · Body Filler 1cc	—
Beauty Park Skin Clinic Beomeo	₩90,000 (≈ US$68) VAT excluded · Filler · 아띠에르 (Korean brand) · 1 cc	₩20,000 (≈ US$15) VAT excluded · Juvelook for a single scar · 0.2 cc
Bellis Skin Clinic	₩176,000 (≈ US$133) VAT included · Shoulder filler 1 cc (Korean brand, add-on)	₩550,000 (≈ US$415) VAT included · Juvelook i 1 vial
DAMI Skin Clinic	₩200,000 (≈ US$151) VAT excluded · Korean filler (Byrizn, Rejuviel, YVOIRE) 1 cc	₩350,000 (≈ US$264) VAT excluded · Juvelook Skin 2 cc, 1 session
DayBeau Skin Clinic Myeongdong Premium	₩100,000 (≈ US$76) VAT excluded · Filler dissolving injection, high-purity liquid hyaluronidase 1cc	₩200,000 (≈ US$151) VAT excluded · Juvelook Eye 1cc
EU:GENES Skin Clinic	—	₩120,000 (≈ US$91) VAT excluded · Juvelook Skin 1 cc
JRYN Skin Clinic Nampo	₩39,000 (≈ US$29) VAT excluded · Chin filler 1 cc (Atiere)	—
JRYN Skin Clinic Seomyeon	₩39,000 (≈ US$29) VAT excluded · Chin filler 1 cc (Attierre)	—
Kleam Skin Clinic Myeongdong	₩70,000 (≈ US$53) VAT excluded · Body Filler Korean 1cc (when 200cc or more)	₩150,000 (≈ US$113) VAT excluded · Juvelook Booster/Volume 1cc
Louave Skin Clinic	₩150,000 (≈ US$113) VAT included · Filler (starting price, fee notice)	—
MIN Skin Clinic	₩290,000 (≈ US$219) VAT excluded · Mouth Corner Filler	₩100,000 (≈ US$76) VAT excluded · Juvelook Skin 1cc
Newline Plastic Surgery	₩90,000 (≈ US$68) VAT excluded · Lip corner filler, S type	₩320,000 (≈ US$242) VAT excluded · Juvelook Booster, 4cc
NewRizz Skin Clinic	₩139,000 (≈ US$105) VAT excluded · Neuramis (Korean filler) 1 cc	₩350,000 (≈ US$264) VAT excluded · Juvelook Skin 3 cc, 1 session
Oaro Skin Clinic Cheongdam	₩320,000 (≈ US$242) VAT not stated · Filler (fee notice range)	₩300,000 (≈ US$227) VAT not stated · Juvelook Volume (fee notice range)
Obliv Seoul Origin Skin Clinic	₩242,000 (≈ US$183) VAT not stated · HA filler · Korean product	₩132,000 (≈ US$100) VAT not stated · Juvelook Skin
The Walts Clinic	₩200,000 (≈ US$151) VAT excluded · Volume filler, Korean (Chaeum Premium / EPTQ) 1 cc	₩100,000 (≈ US$76) VAT excluded · Skin Juvelook 1 cc
Val:U Skin Clinic Myeongdong	₩70,000 (≈ US$53) VAT excluded · Filler dissolving (hyaluronidase) · filler done at this clinic · 1 cc	₩250,000 (≈ US$189) VAT excluded · Juvelook Skin · 2 cc
YAAN Skin Clinic	₩290,000 (≈ US$219) VAT excluded · Korean filler · 1 cc	₩290,000 (≈ US$219) VAT not stated · Juvelook Volume · 1 area
Youngjong Central Skin Clinic	₩250,000 (≈ US$189) VAT excluded · Filler · Korean brand · 1 cc (forehead, front cheeks, chin, nasolabial folds, side cheeks)	₩330,000 (≈ US$249) VAT excluded · Scar Juvelook · 1 cc
YUNO Plastic Surgery	₩150,000 (≈ US$113) VAT not stated · Filler (starting price)	—

Lowest regular price each clinic lists, with its own item and VAT basis.

Questions to ask the clinic

Is my problem a hollow, a fat bulge, pigment or thin skin, and how did you decide?
Which product and how much, with a needle or a cannula (a blunt tube), and will you treat the cheek volume first?
How long should the result last, and when would I repeat it?
How would you respond to a blocked blood vessel, and whom do I contact after I leave Korea?
Does the written quote include VAT and a touch-up if the result is lumpy or not as planned?

FAQ

What causes hollows under the eyes?

EyeWiki describes fat loss, a weakening tear trough ligament and bone loss, often with age, on top of inherited anatomy. Smoking and sun exposure are also listed, and Cleveland Clinic says skin below the eyes thins with age. A doctor examines the area to see which factors apply.

How long does under-eye filler last?

EyeWiki gives an average of about 9 to 12 months for hyaluronic acid filler. The FDA says how long a filler lasts depends on the material and the area, and that treatment may need repeating. The only Juvelook report we read followed patients for six months.

Is filler suitable for everyone?

No. A 2025 review says people with deeper grooves, fat bulges, thin skin or loose skin may see only minor improvement, and that existing cheek swelling is generally a reason not to inject the outer groove. A doctor decides after an examination.

What risks does under-eye filler carry?

EyeWiki lists bruising, swelling, infection, lumps and migration. The most serious is injection into a blood vessel, which the FDA says can cause tissue death or vision loss. DermNet says considerable training and experience are required, so ask who injects and how problems are handled.

Under-eye hollows in Korea: causes, treatments and published prices