If Your Eyes Look Tired and You Want Surgery for Uneven Eyes, Consider Ptosis Correction

Before getting into the main topic, I’ll share a case that was recently reconstructed from someone who visited our Ribbon Plastic Surgery Clinic.

| “I had long been frustrated that I didn’t have double eyelids, and after hearing from people around me that I looked tired, I underwent double eyelid surgery at OO Plastic Surgery Clinic. But surprisingly, I ended up looking even sleepier. I liked the double eyelid line, so it doesn’t seem like that clinic made a mistake with the surgery, but why did this result happen...? I’m worried about the burden of having revision surgery, so I’m looking into different options.” |

After examining the case directly, we found that the person had undergone buried double eyelid surgery, so the line was naturally well formed and suited them well.

The problem was, as expected, that the tired-looking impression still could not be erased. After consulting with our doctors, the diagnosis was ptosis.

Ptosis refers to a condition in which the upper eyelid droops more than the standard level.

Since it usually occurs due to aging, it is commonly observed in people in their 50s and older. However, people who are born with weak eyelid-opening muscles can experience ptosis starting in their teens.

The person introduced today was such a case.

When ptosis occurs due to loss of muscle function, depending on the degree, it can create a tired-looking impression and, in severe cases, even cause the field of vision to narrow. Because of this, it is difficult to correct with double eyelid surgery alone.

Rather, once a double eyelid is created, the line may sit higher while the drooping eye remains unchanged, which can make the tired-looking problem even more pronounced.

In such cases, it is important to perform ptosis correction together with the surgery to strengthen the ability to open the eyes.

Fortunately, in the case introduced here, the person did not undergo revision double eyelid surgery, but instead received non-incisional ptosis correction at our clinic and returned with a satisfying result. :)

Ptosis not only has a major impact on the overall impression, but if it stands out in only one eye, it can create uneven eyes, so correction is recommended.

Today, we’ll explain this “ptosis correction” in detail!

▶ What is ptosis correction?

This is a procedure applied to ptosis, in which the eyelid droops enough to cover the pupil because the muscle that opens the eyes (the levator muscle) is weak.

At our clinic, we broadly divide the procedure into non-incisional ptosis correction and incisional ptosis correction, allowing for customized surgery according to each person’s degree of ptosis.

1. Non-incisional ptosis correction

Non-incisional ptosis correction is recommended for people with thin eyelids, people whose eyes differ noticeably in size (uneven eyes), people who look sleepy despite having double eyelids, and people with mild ptosis.

Because it is performed without an incision, the range of correction is limited, so if the ptosis is moderate or more severe, this method cannot be applied.

Although some fat can be partially removed, if the eyelids are excessively thick, it is difficult to remove enough fat, so in such cases you should consider incisional ptosis correction.

However, because it is performed without an incision, the possibility of scarring is very low, and there is little downtime, to the extent that you can return to daily life immediately after the procedure.

2. Incisional ptosis correction

Usually, if you are diagnosed with “some degree of ptosis,” incisional ptosis correction is often the chosen method.

It is suitable for moderate to more-than-moderate ptosis, and for people who use their eyebrows and forehead to open their eyes and experience interference with their field of vision.

It can also correct cases where the eyelid significantly covers the pupil, and if the eyelids are thick, fat can be sufficiently removed, so the range of correction is broader than with the non-incisional method.

However, because it involves an incision, you should keep in mind that scarring can occur if the incision site is not properly managed.

Fortunately, at our Ribbon Plastic Surgery Clinic, we also provide thorough aftercare, so complaints about scarring have not been significant. :)

▶ Why have ptosis correction at Ribbon Plastic Surgery Clinic?

Our clinic is providing a variety of medical services to increase patient satisfaction.

In particular, ptosis correction is a procedure that lifts the eyelids higher, and if someone has uneven eyes, it is also a procedure that brings them into balance, so many people wonder what the result will look like after surgery.

That is why we show you directly how much change can occur before and after through virtual plastic surgery.

Also, our doctors have been performing surgeries since 1999, so they have extensive know-how, and they never perform surrogate surgery.

We carry out surgery with the mindset that “one doctor takes full responsibility for consultation, surgery, and recovery care,” so if you are worried because your eyes look sleepy or uneven, you can set aside your concerns for a moment and move forward with a consultation.

See you in the next post, thank you. :)

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