Best Place for Upper/Lower Blepharoplasty? For Middle-Aged People

Hello, this is Dr. Park Jae-hyeon, the CEO director of Ribbon Plastic Surgery near Sinsa Station. ^^

My mother normally does not pay much attention to her skin, and because of that, now that she is in her 60s, she looks even more aged compared to her friends.

In particular, as the area around her eyes started to sag severely, her confidence has dropped a lot to the point that even she was shocked.

For the first time in her life, she is trying upper and lower blepharoplasty, but she does not know what criteria to use when choosing a plastic surgery clinic.

The landscape of plastic surgery clinics has changed a lot these days.

In the past, patients in their teens to 30s made up the majority, but nowadays, middle-aged patients in their 50s, 60s, and older visit one or two per day.

In particular, the eyes are the first area people look at, and because they have the greatest influence in determining a person's impression, aging in this area can inevitably lead to a significant loss of confidence.

Upper and lower blepharoplasty are procedures that can be recommended for people like this, and they are worth considering if there is sagging of the upper eyelids and bulging under-eye fat.

I hope you will compare more carefully before surgery and make your decision thoughtfully.

I will explain why from here on, and if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact Ribbon Plastic Surgery near Sinsa Station separately.

Middle-aged eye surgery, a procedure that must deal with "skin that has lost elasticity"

What makes upper and lower blepharoplasty different from general eye surgery?

The difference is that it has to deal with skin that has significantly lost elasticity.

Because the skin, muscles, and fat are all in a loosened state, approaching it with a general perspective can reduce satisfaction with the procedure or lead to unnatural results, so caution is needed.

Even for a plastic surgery clinic with extensive experience in eye surgery, middle-aged eye surgery is a different issue, so you should choose a clinic that has a lot of experience with this procedure itself.

Also, even among people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, the degree of skin aging can vary depending on genetics and lifestyle habits, so please keep that in mind.

Therefore, it is advisable to carefully check whether the clinic establishes a surgical plan appropriate for each person's skin condition and fully consider the possibility of upper and lower blepharoplasty.

Let's take a look at upper and lower blepharoplasty.

1. Upper blepharoplasty

The upper eyelid is an area that moves a lot due to blinking, and among all skin tissues, it is particularly thin.

In addition, because it is located on the face, it is directly affected by ultraviolet rays, so it is one of the first areas to sag.

When the upper eyelid sags, it can make you look older and more tired.

The procedure that can be applied at this time is "upper blepharoplasty."

Upper blepharoplasty involves making an incision along the desired line, removing some wrinkled and fatty tissue, and then suturing the area.

As a result, a double eyelid line is created after surgery, making the overall impression much clearer.

However, if the skin is severely sagging and too much tissue is removed, the upper eyelid line may become thicker than expected, so caution is needed.

Because of this issue, some people actually say after surgery that it feels like they ended up with a "sausage double eyelid."

To prevent this problem, our clinic combines skin excision with buried double eyelid surgery to help create a more natural double eyelid.

If having a double eyelid line created after surgery feels burdensome, please consider additional options after a consultation.

2. Lower blepharoplasty

Lower blepharoplasty is a procedure performed to improve various problems that can arise due to aging of the skin under the eyes.

When the lower eyelid tissue stretches and the surrounding muscles and conjunctiva become loose, the following symptoms may appear:

• Puffiness under the eyes

• Dark circles become more pronounced

• Tear troughs form, creating a tired and aged appearance

If lower blepharoplasty is performed at this time, it can create a smoother and more elastic under-eye area, so you can expect significant help with anti-aging.

However, the method of lower blepharoplasty differs depending on the degree of skin sagging.

• When there is little to no skin sagging

A small incision is made in the conjunctiva inside the lower eyelid to remove and reposition unnecessary fat before securing it. (No visible scar)

• When skin sagging is severe

An incision is made below the lower eyelash line, after which the fat is repositioned and the skin and muscles are pulled upward for double fixation.

Unlike the method above, since the incision is made in a visible area, our clinic finishes the procedure by suturing with fine thread so that the scar is hidden as much as possible under the lower eyelashes.

Upper and lower blepharoplasty are among the more delicate procedures, with many conditions to consider if you do not want to approach them lightly.

This is why you should not rush into surgery based only on the size of the clinic or the price.

I hope you will carefully judge whether the clinic has long-standing experience and take the first step toward a better tomorrow.

Thank you for reading this long post.