Double Eyelid Revision Surgery: How to Avoid Another Failure

Eye Plastic Surgery Clinic press article

Among plastic surgeries, the most common one is eye surgery. In particular, because it has a major influence on determining the overall image of the face, many people have wanted more defined eyes. It is good because even a small change can lead to a big difference, but on the other hand, there are also quite a few cases where people consider revision eyelid surgery because the eye shape did not turn out as desired. Double eyelid surgery is divided into the non-incision method and the incision method depending on the technique used. The incision method creates a double eyelid line by making an incision in the skin of the eyelid, while the non-incision method creates the double eyelid through tiny openings without an incision. Even after creating a double eyelid line, the reason some people undergo revision eyelid surgery is that the line does not suit their face, or because swelling does not go down even after a long time after surgery, a case commonly referred to as "sausage eyelids," which is one of the representative side effects.

Eye plastic surgery, which is performed as a way to improve appearance, is a procedure in which success and failure are clearly divided. If you are considering revision eyelid surgery or are thinking about double eyelid surgery, it may be worth paying attention to today’s story.

If the previous surgery was unsatisfactory, self-esteem can decline and even negatively affect interpersonal relationships, so rather than leaving it unattended, efforts to resolve the issue are needed. In order to avoid going through two or three rounds of re-correction, it is important for the medical staff’s experience to properly identify and closely analyze the various reasons the first procedure failed. Eyes commonly called "sausage eyelids" refer to a condition where the surgical double eyelid line is too thick, making it look as if a sausage is stuck in the eyelid. In cases like this, the line must be removed and a new line that suits the individual should be created. Since a new line needs to be made, a proper plan must be established from among several methods while considering damage to the tissue and skin condition caused by the previous surgery. In particular, if it needs to be done with a two-line technique because there is not enough skin remaining, a stable result could be achieved by finding a design that harmonizes with the face shape and facial features through a one-on-one consultation with an experienced director.

Sausage eyelids do not simply occur because the line was designed too high or made with an outer line. If the skin itself is thick or there is a lot of subcutaneous fat, it can look like sausage eyelids even if the line is not high. Lowering the line through the two-line technique is considered difficult because it requires loosening the adhesions rather than creating a new line below the existing double eyelid line and cutting out the old line. At our clinic, based on extensive experience and know-how in various revision eyelid surgeries, we identify the cause of failure and establish a surgical plan while considering the condition of the skin tissue, so you can trust us with confidence.

Revision eyelid surgery is

more difficult than other surgeries,

so expertise and experience

in eye surgery are

more important than anything else.

For successful eye plastic surgery, it is important to satisfy both aesthetic and anatomical factors at the same time. We fully reflect each person’s different eye shape, skin characteristics, and individuality, and we also provide systematic post-operative care to help patients return to daily life quickly.