Sunken Upper Eyelids Surgery: Fat Grafting? Upper-Eyelid Fat Repositioning? Check for Ptosis!

Deeply sunken eyelids can look heavy and greasy, or

make you always appear tired,

so through surgery that corrects this,

they can be improved to give a clearer impression.

Today, we’ll take some time to look at

the methods and effects of sunken upper eyelid surgery.

First, let’s look at why eyelids become sunken.

As our skin begins to age,

the skin, fat, and muscles of the eyelids atrophy,

and as the upper eyelid area is pulled inward,

a sunken appearance above the eyes develops.

Or, if you previously had double-eyelid surgery or lower blepharoplasty,

and too much fat from the upper eyelid or lower eyelid

was removed,

eyelid hollowing can also occur.

Therefore, it is important to check

what caused the eyelid hollowing.

In addition, it is important to check whether ptosis

is present along with sunken eyes.

This is because most people with sunken eyes

often also have ptosis.

Ptosis is a condition in which the muscles in the eyelids weaken,

making it difficult to open the eyes.

If it occurs together with eyelid hollowing,

opening the eyes becomes even more uncomfortable,

so it is convenient to undergo surgery

to relieve the functional discomfort.

Therefore, if you are looking into sunken upper eyelid surgery,

it is also important to check through self-diagnosis

whether you have ptosis.

First, if the double-eyelid line is faint or uneven,

if your eyes feel more tired and uncomfortable as the afternoon goes on,

or if you keep frowning because it is difficult to open your eyes,

then you may have eyelid hollowing accompanied by ptosis,

and fat grafting or fillers alone may feel insufficient

for improving the condition.

If sunken upper eyelid surgery with ptosis is needed,

ptosis surgery, that is, eyelid correction surgery, is also more helpful

when performed together.

Although fat grafting or fillers, which are commonly used

for sunken upper eyelid surgery,

can still be effective,

because they must be injected while accurately identifying

the different anatomical structures of each skin layer,

it is important to receive treatment from medical staff

with advanced expertise after an accurate diagnosis and consultation.

In particular, the more severe the sunken eyelid symptoms are,

rather than simply performing fat grafting or filler injection,

upper eyelid fat repositioning together with ptosis correction surgery

can be much more helpful in improving the symptoms.

Upper eyelid fat repositioning is a surgery that rebuilds the fat layer

by creating sufficient lubricating tissue between the muscles that open the eyes,

so it can help improve sunken eyelids with ptosis,

and is worth considering.

If you are looking into surgery for sunken eyelids,

please watch the video to learn about the methods and effects of surgery,

such as fat grafting and upper eyelid fat repositioning!

Dr. Baek In-su of Garnet Plastic Surgery

is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience and expertise,

and can improve sunken eyelids and ptosis

so that opening the eyes is not uncomfortable

and create a soft, lively impression.

If you have many concerns about sunken eyelid surgery,

it is a good idea to determine your current condition

and decide which surgery would be helpful

through a one-on-one consultation.

For treatment hours and location of the Apgujeong Station plastic surgery clinic

where sunken eyelid surgery is performed,

please refer and visit us. :)