Must-Read Before Looking for a Good Plastic Surgery Clinic for Ptosis Correction Near Sinnonhyeon Station.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the many patients who have continued to visit us with trust.

As more than two decades have passed, every day feels new, and with that, the sense of responsibility our doctors feel toward each patient continues to grow heavier.

We believe this is also a fortunate thing we should gratefully accept, and we promise to continue being Ribbon Plastic Surgery, doing our best in research and surgery today as well.

"My eyes looked tired, so I had a consultation, and they said I need ptosis correction."

"I heard ptosis correction makes your eyes look bigger, so I want to get it. Can it be done together with double eyelid surgery?"

If you came across this post, you are probably currently looking into "ptosis correction."

At our clinic, patients often ask for a consultation because they want to have it done together with double eyelid surgery, so today we would like to take some time to focus on this topic.

This post includes especially helpful information for those who only have a rough idea of ptosis correction and those who want to know whether their eyes are suitable for surgery.

Dr. Park Jae-hyeon, the chief surgeon at our clinic, will answer directly, so please read to the end and feel free to contact Ribbon Plastic Surgery anytime if you have any personal questions. ^^

Q. They say ptosis correction makes your eyes bigger. Is that true?

Ptosis correction is usually a surgical method applied to uneven eyes or eyes that look sleepy.

However, if you approach it from the structural aspect of the eye, it is more correct to understand it as a procedure that improves a case where the eyelids droop because the muscle that opens the eyes has weakened.

The muscle that opens the eyes refers to the levator palpebrae superioris of the upper eyelid.

The levator palpebrae superioris originates around the optic canal, passes through the eye socket, and refers to the muscle connected to the skin and tarsal plate of the upper eyelid.

When this muscle becomes loosened due to aging and various other causes, the upper eyelid line can sag downward, creating a tired impression.

In severe cases, the proportion of the black pupil covered becomes much greater, which can also cause functional problems such as impaired vision.

Medically, this is called ptosis, and in the end, ptosis correction is a surgical method for correcting ptosis.

The surgery is performed by shortening the levator palpebrae superioris by the necessary amount.

When this is done, even when you open your eyes as usual, the upper eyelid lifts higher, making your field of vision appear much more open.

It also helps create a clearer and larger-looking eye shape because more of the black pupil becomes visibly exposed from the outside.

Q. If there is no ptosis, is ptosis correction surgery completely impossible?

In textbooks, ptosis refers to the upper eyelid covering more than 2 mm of the black pupil.

In fact, even if the coverage is less than that (even if there is no ptosis), it cannot be said that the levator palpebrae superioris is completely taut.

In particular, the muscles of the upper eyelid are very thin and move frequently, such as when blinking, so they tend to age much faster than other skin.

It is not that aging is visibly pronounced, but over time, the levator palpebrae superioris will inevitably loosen.

That is why ptosis correction is now often performed to create a more defined impression.

Put simply, ptosis correction is usually performed to improve functional problems with the eyes, but it is also often used for cosmetic improvement.

Q. If my eyes look tired, what happens if I only have double eyelid surgery without ptosis correction?

When we explain that ptosis correction is needed, some patients occasionally feel hesitant.

However, if you have ptosis but only undergo double eyelid surgery, the following problems can occur, so caution is needed.

1. The double eyelid line may become larger, making the eyes look even smaller and increasing the likelihood of what is commonly called "sausage eyes."

2. The muscles that open the eyes, the eyebrows, and the forehead will remain unchanged, making the eyes look much sleepier.

3. There is also a possibility that you may end up sleeping with your eyes open, or that the double eyelids may eventually disappear entirely.

If your goal is purely cosmetic, you may not need surgery, but if the purpose is correction, please do not forget that this is something you should definitely consider.

What did you think of today’s look at ptosis correction?

In principle, ptosis correction is applied to eyes with ptosis, but it is also often performed for cosmetic purposes.

However, we do not recommend forcing it when it is not really necessary, so we hope you will first consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine whether it is needed.

Thank you for reading this long post. ^^