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2025.09.26
Treatment Options for Lower Eyelid Sagging Explained
A dual-specialty doctor with a background in plastic surgery, bridging cosmetic surgery and ophthalmology. At the university hospital, he performed numerous high-difficulty cases, primarily focusing on eye and facial bone surgeries, cultivating precise techniques grounded in anatomy. He prioritizes achieving both aesthetic beauty and functional safety, offering customized treatments around the eyes that incorporate ophthalmological expertise. He actively utilizes not only incisional surgery but also non-invasive procedures like hyaluronic acid injections. By carefully assessing each individual's condition and unique appeal, he provides bespoke treatments that guide patients toward naturally harmonious, well-defined eyes.
Hello, I'm Ryutaro Natsume, an image designer and cosmetic surgeon.

Rejuran Eye / Pure Real Silk


A PN (polynucleotide) formulation, where PN is a component extracted from salmon and trout testes that contributes to skin regeneration and repair.
PN is a skin-nurturing formulation believed to activate skin cells and promote collagen production, thereby improving skin elasticity and firmness. It is also expected to provide antioxidant effects and reduce inflammation.
Rejuran Eye/Pullreal Silk is a formulation specifically designed for the eye area.
The skin around the eyes is thinner than other areas, so the formula is designed with low viscosity and lower concentration to prevent lumps from forming.
The difference between Rejuran Eye and Pure Real Silk is their concentration. Pure Real Silk has a slightly lower concentration, so it contains twice the amount.
In my experience, the hives disappear faster with pure real silk.
Effective for fine lines around the eyes.

(Rejuran Eye: Top: Before injection, Bottom: 3 weeks after 1 injection)
Snekos
SuneKOS is an Italian-made injectable medication.
The main ingredients are non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid and six amino acids blended in a specially patented international ratio.
This specially balanced formulation stimulates skin fibroblasts, increasing collagen and elastin production to improve the condition of the dermis.
Effective for dark circles and deep wrinkles.
Similarly, Jalpro Super Hydro, a similar formulation also containing amino acids, is said to be compatible with mechanical therapy. The reason is that even when promoting collagen production through mechanical therapy, amino acids are considered necessary as nutrients.
For the same reason, we believe combination therapy with Mofius 8 and Potenza, discussed later, is effective.

(Top: Before treatment / Bottom: After 2 treatments)
Mophius 8 / Potenza

(Above: Mofius 8)
Mofius 8 inserts 24 fine needles (microneedles) under the skin and emits powerful radiofrequency waves from the needle tips to stimulate collagen and elastin production. This delivers powerful tightening effects for skin firmness and elasticity, improves acne scars and other scars, and effectively reduces sagging.
Potenza delivered thermal energy to a narrow, targeted area. In contrast, Morpheus 8 differs in its ability to deliver thermal energy generated at the needle tip over a broad area, from the subcutaneous tissue to the skin surface. This enables it to tighten the skin internally more efficiently and powerfully.
In return, the Morpheus 8 is a bit more painful.
Combining block anesthesia or subcutaneous anesthesia can help alleviate pain.

(Top: Before treatment, Bottom: After treatment, Treatment: Morpheus8)
You can see that the sagging of the lower eyelid has improved without cutting the skin.
Mophius 8 tightens even the orbital fat, improving the appearance of dark circles.
Downtime is 2-3 days of redness, with risks limited to bruising.
Excess Skin Removal

If sagging remains noticeable even after Mofius 8 treatment, or if dark circles are particularly pronounced, surgery will be performed.
In this manner, an incision is made along the lash line of the lower eyelid, and several millimeters of excess skin are excised.
If dark circles are present, we will approach them through the incision site and perform dark circle treatment simultaneously (this is called the Hamra technique).
The wound under the eyelashes heals well and becomes barely noticeable after about three months.

(Top: Pre-operative, Bottom: Post-operative, Procedure: Open Hamra Method)
Removing too much skin from the lower eyelid can cause ectropion, where the eyelid turns outward. This prevents proper tear retention, leading to severe dry eye and corneal epithelial damage. Therefore, avoiding excessive removal is crucial.
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Summary
This time, we explained treatments for lower eyelid sagging.
Fine lines → Rejuran Eye or Purreal Silk
Deep wrinkles, dark circles → Snekos
Deep wrinkles → Morpheus 8/Potenza
Mofius 8 is also ineffective / Want to treat dark circles simultaneously → Excess skin removal
We differentiate their usage as follows.
We believe that combination therapy using Snecos, which contains amino acids that promote collagen production, and Mofius 8 is effective.
Many people prefer to avoid surgical treatment whenever possible, so we recommend this combination therapy.
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※There are various approaches to aesthetic medicine, and opinions and practices may differ among physicians. Please consider the information provided here as one reference only, and we hope you will choose medical care that suits you and meets your expectations.
We apologize if any unintended inaccuracies or misleading expressions were included. In such cases, we will make appropriate corrections or additions.
【Profile】
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ryutaro Natsume
https://biancaclinic.jp/doctor/natsume/
Performed numerous facial surgeries, particularly focusing on the eye area and facial bones, in the field of plastic surgery.
Regarding treatments for the eye area, I believe that not only aesthetic appearance but also ophthalmic functionality is extremely important. To provide safer and more reliable treatments, I am currently deepening my expertise as an ophthalmologist.
We actively incorporate non-surgical procedures such as hyaluronic acid injections, in addition to treatments requiring surgical instruments.
From a multifaceted professional perspective encompassing cosmetic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, reconstructive surgery, and ophthalmology
BIANCA CLINIC, a leading Japanese clinic specializing in beauty and regenerative medicine, provides the latest aesthetic treatments.
【Career】
2020: Graduated from Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Metropolitan Saiseikai Central Hospital
2022 Jikei University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery
2023 Department of Plastic Surgery Jikei University School of Medicine Kashiwa Hospital
2024 BIANCA CLINIC
【Professional Affiliations/Qualifications】
Japanese Society of Aesthetic Surgery (JSAS)
Full Member of the Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Full Member of the Japanese Society of Craniofacial Surgery
Full Member of the Japanese Ophthalmological Society
Full Member of the Japanese Society of Aesthetic Medicine
【SNS】
Instagram account
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