How to Achieve Successful Eye Surgery Without Failing

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This is IHoseong Plastic Surgery, once again becoming EH.

Many people consider eye surgery while hoping for deep, defined double eyelids and larger eyes. Because the eyes are an important feature that can greatly enhance the beauty of the face, they have long been considered one of the most popular areas for plastic surgery, and many people think of it as a relatively simple procedure compared to other areas. However, even a small change can have a major impact on the overall impression, so it is important to make a careful choice. If it is approached too casually and carried out recklessly without thorough planning, you may not get the result you want and end up having no choice but to try revision surgery. Today, I would like to talk about what should be considered and checked in order to achieve successful revision eye surgery.

Major Causes of Failed Eye Surgery

People consider revision eye surgery because they are dissatisfied with the results or because of side effects.

First, when the double eyelid line is too high and they want it lowered

Second, when it is too low and they want it raised

Third, when it looks puffy, like a sausage

Fourth, when the scar is too severe

There are various types.

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For example, the reason people look into revision surgery for various reasons is that they say they want an out-fold eye shape like Jang Won-young or Jennie, or a natural in-fold like Suzy’s eyes.

Everyone has different bone structure, skin thickness, amount of fat, degree of protrusion, eyebrow position, and more. After comprehensively considering the overall proportions, a design appropriate for the patient should be planned. If this process is not sufficiently carried out and the procedure is done only to match the patient’s wishes, it can result in an eye shape that does not suit them and looks unattractive, leaving them with no choice but to undergo revision.

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That is why meeting with an experienced medical team is most important.

If the procedure is carried out while reflecting the patient’s wishes exactly as they are, the eye shape may change into something that does not suit them, which can lead to failure. If the design is properly planned as a compromise between the patient’s desired needs and the medical team’s opinion based on a strong understanding of anatomy, positive results can be expected.

Cases Where Correction Is Possible and Cases Where It Is Not

When trying revision surgery because of an undesired result, there are cases where correction is possible and cases where it is not.

Examples of cases where correction is possible include wanting a higher line when the line is low, wanting it lowered when the line is too high, or improving asymmetry so that it becomes more symmetrical.

Rather than saying correction is impossible, if someone wants the buried suture method despite having thick skin and a lot of fat, or if there is no extra skin but they want correction only through incision surgery, that may not be the right surgical method. In that case, correction may not be possible, so it can be described as an impossible case.

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If the skin is thick and there is a lot of fat, it is better to use the incision method rather than the buried suture method to remove unnecessary fat and create a stronger fixation. If there is no extra skin, the line can be changed with a double-line method. The double-line method is not performed by excising tissue; instead, it loosens the adhesion of the existing line and creates a new line at a height that suits the intended design. Because the existing line does not need to be removed, it is a procedure that can sufficiently correct the issue even when there is no extra skin.

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I hope you do not come in having already decided on a surgical method.

What I would like to say to those considering eye surgery is: do not think that you will not do anything other than the procedure you want. Of course, if the line and surgical method you want can be applied, that is fine. But if it is not suitable for you or cannot be applied, side effects and problems may arise over time, so it is better to have a thorough consultation with a specialist.

Why an Experienced Medical Team Is Important

In revision surgery, because the area has already been operated on once, it must be performed safely. In some cases, there is severe tissue damage and a significant shortage of tissue, but in reality there are also cases where the tissue only appears insufficient because of severe adhesions. Therefore, it is important to undergo an evaluation by an experienced medical team that can identify these factors.

What should you pay the most attention to in order to avoid failed eye surgery?

I think the patient’s mindset is the most important thing.

And you should be able to clearly tell the medical team what you want improved and how you want it to change, while also looking at the technical completeness of how closely they can match your wishes. It was also important to check whether they can make an accurate diagnosis and establish a treatment plan accordingly.

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Rather than vaguely saying how you want to change, it can help to learn the names of the lines in advance or show the desired photos during the consultation, so that the patient’s needs can be understood more accurately and the direction of the desired change can be established.

I hope you will trust me.

Among those looking into revision surgery, there are some who come in with a pessimistic mindset. We are doing our best to address the current side effects and problems and achieve the best possible outcome, so please trust me, think that things can improve, and try to keep a brighter mindset.