Why We Do Not Recommend Upper Eyelid Surgery for Middle-Aged Eye Plastic Surgery

Hello, this is Ainic.

As the saying goes that a face records the passage of time, some middle-aged people feel that as time passes, their former appearance fades and someone else’s appearance gradually emerges.

Many such people visit Ainic to regain their former look.

Among these, especially the eyes! Middle-aged eye plastic surgery is no exaggeration to say that it has now become mainstream. There are many surgical methods, including lower eyelid surgery, under-brow lifting, and even upper eyelid surgery, which we do not often recommend these days.

Today, to help many middle-aged patients feel confident in visiting Ainic, I’ll explain upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery, and under-brow lifting in detail!

First, upper eyelid surgery.

In fact, this is not a procedure we recommend. The reason is simple: the result looks unnatural and changes the impression.

You all know that the skin of the eyelid is thinner toward the lower side and becomes thicker as it gets closer to the eyebrow, right?

However, upper eyelid surgery removes the thin skin just above the double-eyelid line, so the thicker skin from above comes down, making the eyelid thicker and giving an unnatural appearance.

That is why Ainic recommends under-brow lifting instead. So, shall we now learn about under-brow lifting?

Under-brow lifting is a surgical method that lifts the sagging skin between the eyebrow and the eye by removing skin and muscle under the eyebrow. Because it removes only the sagging area without altering the original double-eyelid line, the impression does not change after surgery, making it much more natural than upper eyelid surgery.

As shown in the image, the sagging skin under the eyebrow caused by aging is removed, the eyelid is lifted and fixed, and the incision is sutured along the eyebrow line, so the scar is not visible. It can also change the eye area into a clearer and more elastic look.

Next is lower eyelid surgery.

This is a procedure that removes sagging tissue under the eyes to create a cleaner under-eye area, and it is also a safe surgical method that helps prevent ectropion.

As you can see in the image, as people age, the skin and fat under the eyes sag and become bulging. This procedure removes the loose skin and repositions the protruding fat to create a natural and clean change. It is a very suitable surgery for people concerned about prominent under-eye bulging!

Finally, let me mention the precautions regarding ectropion after lower eyelid surgery.

The condition in which the lower eyelid turns outward is called ectropion. It can be considered a side effect that occurs when too much skin is removed. At Ainic, we remove only 80% of the sagging skin and preserve the muscle as much as possible, reducing the risk of ectropion to nearly zero. If this applies to you, we recommend visiting Ainic and receiving a consultation with a specialist!

Ainic has built extensive expertise through more than 5,000 eye surgeries and revision surgeries. It has been recognized for its skill by receiving a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare and filing a trademark application with the Korean Intellectual Property Office for its proprietary technology. So that is why so many people trust and visit us, right? Come to Ainic, where we always study and work hard so that everyone who visits can be reborn with a natural and confident appearance~

That has been Ainic, as if you were beautiful from the beginning. Thank you.