Gangnam Saseong? Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery: Be Sure to Check the Points That Need Attention.

Hello, everyone. This is Ribon Plastic Surgery, pursuing natural beauty. ^^

These days, it is no exaggeration to say that appearance is one form of “competitiveness.”

Especially among middle-aged patients who visit our clinic, many say, “If possible, I’d like to keep working even after I turn sixty...” and worry about looking older. This is even more true in jobs that involve meeting people.

Are you feeling stressed because even after using wrinkle-care cosmetics, exercising, and trying detox, there are areas that do not noticeably improve?

One of the most representative areas is the eye area.

Among our facial features, the eyes are one of the parts that experience aging the fastest.

Because the skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the face and reacts sensitively to the external environment, wrinkles and dark circles can easily appear, and it can also become the main cause of under-eye folds and eyelid sagging.

The problem is that aging continues over time, so if these signs are left untreated, the inconvenience may eventually extend to functional eye problems.

For example, what if the eyelid droops severely and covers the pupil? Since the pupil plays the role of receiving light and reading visual information, the field of vision becomes blocked and everyday life becomes difficult.

At that point, beyond cosmetic concerns, you should undergo middle-aged eye plastic surgery for functional improvement as well.

In particular, the “upper eyelid surgery” and “lower eyelid surgery” we will introduce today are known as representative procedures in middle-aged eye plastic surgery, and their accessibility continues to become lower.

However, you must remember that because many nerves and blood vessels are concentrated around the eyes, safety must be the top priority.

Instead of choosing based on the surgery price or the location of the plastic surgery clinic, it is not too late to look broadly for a “skilled clinic” and decide after having a thorough consultation.

Then, what kind of surgery is upper and lower eyelid surgery?

Let’s take a look at upper eyelid and lower eyelid surgery.

ⓐ Upper eyelid surgery

Upper eyelid surgery refers to a procedure that improves drooping upper eyelids.

When the upper eyelid droops, it can partially cover the black part of the eye, making you look tired or making your field of vision feel cramped.

At this time, part of the drooping upper eyelid tissue is removed, and if necessary, the function of the levator muscle is strengthened (ptosis correction) to create a more refreshed eye appearance.

Upper eyelid sagging can occur due to aging, but it can also be caused by weakened eyelid-opening strength.

In particular, if your eyelid-opening strength is weak, even if you undergo double eyelid surgery, it can instead give the impression of looking tired, so ptosis correction must be performed together.

Through this, by resolving both cosmetic and functional problems, it is possible to address the various concerns caused by sagging upper eyelids.

ⓑ Lower eyelid surgery

On the other hand, lower eyelid surgery is a procedure that can be considered when resolving various problems caused by under-eye aging.

Typical concerns include bulging under-eye fat, reduced skin elasticity, hollow tear troughs, and deep wrinkles.

There is already a surgical method called “under-eye fat repositioning,” so some people may be confused.

Under-eye fat repositioning refers to a procedure in which, through a transconjunctival approach, protruding fat is flattened and transplanted into the hollow tear trough area.

However, in this case, it is difficult to improve sagging skin or wrinkles, so lower eyelid surgery is performed by making an incision outside the eyelashes and also carrying out a lifting procedure at the same time.

The reason the under-eye area bulges out is that the support structure (skin) holding the fat in place becomes loose.

So if you focus only on simply removing the fat, various problems may develop over time, such as hollowness under the eyes.

The key to lower eyelid surgery is improving skin elasticity so that the under-eye fat is properly repositioned and firmly fixed.

You should choose a plastic surgery clinic that can check and perform surgery while considering all of these factors, so that high satisfaction can continue even after the operation.

Middle-aged eye plastic surgery: please pay attention to this point.

In the case of Ribon Plastic Surgery, we have been together at Exit 1 of Sinsa Station for more than 20 years.

As our skills have grown, the directors, who have also reached middle age themselves, are making even greater efforts to carefully diagnose middle-aged patients.

Middle-aged eye plastic surgery involves far more things to examine and consider than general eye plastic surgery.

Since functional issues must be considered in addition to cosmetic concerns, the surgery itself must be chosen carefully.

If you choose a nearby or inexpensive plastic surgery clinic simply because you want to “look younger,” the side effects you may later experience could become a greater burden.

Therefore, please first consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has extensive anatomical knowledge, experience, and expertise to determine whether upper eyelid surgery and lower eyelid surgery are appropriate for your eyes.

Also, before deciding on surgery, make sure to receive a thorough explanation not only of the benefits but also of any possible side effects or drawbacks after surgery.

If you visit Ribon Plastic Surgery, you can have a one-on-one consultation with the directors.

I hope this was helpful, and I’ll wrap up here. See you in the next post!

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