[Garnet Plastic Surgery Press Coverage] Common Types of Midlife Youthful Eye Surgery and Precautions

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Among the facial skin areas, the skin around the eyes is thin and sensitive,

so it is one of the areas where aging appears quickly.

To prevent a loss of elasticity around the eyes,

considerable effort is needed from a young age.

However, no matter how carefully you manage it,

over time the eyelids become saggy,

and the under-eye fat becomes bulging and protrudes,

making aging signs easy to notice.

For completing a youthful image,

what kinds of eye surgeries are available for middle-aged patients,

and what are the characteristics and precautions of each surgery?

Please find out through the press article below featuring Director Baek In-soo of Garnet Plastic Surgery!

What are the common types of midlife youthful eye surgery and precautions?

Among the facial skin areas, the skin around the eyes is thin and sensitive. Unlike other areas, it has fewer sebaceous glands, so wrinkles form easily, making it one of the areas where aging appears earliest. To prevent a loss of elasticity around the eyes, efforts such as applying eye cream and providing moisture and wrinkle-care from the mid-20s are needed.

However, as time goes by, the eyelids gradually sag, and the under-eye fat becomes more pronounced and protrudes, leading to various signs of aging.

Baek In-soo, the CEO of Garnet Plastic Surgery in Apgujeong and a full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, said, “The plastic surgeries that can be applied here, upper blepharoplasty and lower blepharoplasty, are considered the first step in anti-aging and representative youthful eye surgeries. However, these are by no means low-difficulty procedures, and since they are surgeries performed on the skin around the eyes, it is important to receive a precise consultation from a specialist with abundant clinical experience and know-how, and to have surgery with a design that is suitable for me.”

◆Upper blepharoplasty

Upper blepharoplasty is applied to sagging and stretched eyelids.

Director Baek explained, “Unlike double-eyelid surgery, it improves the eye area into a clearer, more youthful look by removing skin that has stretched due to aging, firmly fixing it, and then suturing it. This is one of the most commonly performed anti-aging surgeries among middle-aged patients.” The reason eyelids sag is that the large amount of tissue in the forehead gradually begins to sag under the force of gravity as people age. Aging of the eyelids is affected by the forehead tissue more than expected, and if too much sagging tissue is removed during upper blepharoplasty, the distance between the eyes and eyebrows may become narrower, creating a stronger impression. Director Baek said, “Before surgery, the overall degree of forehead sagging, skin thickness, and the condition of the drooping eyelids should be comprehensively considered and accurately diagnosed before establishing a youthful eye surgery plan.”

◆Lower blepharoplasty

Lower blepharoplasty is a surgery that improves aging that occurs under the eyes.

It is one of the youthful plastic surgery procedures suitable for cases where the under-eye fat pocket has loosened and bulged out, creating shadows that make dark circles look more severe, or when the aegyo-sal has diminished or sagged, causing drooping and wrinkles. Lower blepharoplasty is performed by making an incision in the skin near the inner conjunctiva under the eyes, so the suture marks are hidden by the eyelashes after surgery, which helps minimize scar concerns. Director Baek explained, “If the muscles or nerves are damaged during surgery, the existing aegyo-sal may disappear, so caution is needed. Therefore, it is better to undergo surgery through a specialist with delicate and experienced surgical skills who can preserve the aegyo-sal while minimizing damage to the muscles and nerves.”

◆Botox or fat grafting surgery

Because signs of aging appear in various ways, such as skin sagging, expression wrinkles, and volume loss, combining botox or fat grafting surgery with middle-aged eye surgery such as upper and lower blepharoplasty can also provide a more comprehensive youthful effect. However, before surgery, it is necessary to identify the exact causes of aging and the overall signs of aging, and to take an approach tailored to the individual’s condition. Director Baek stated, “Upper and lower blepharoplasty are representative middle-aged eye surgeries performed to create a youthful impression, so they must be approached more carefully and cautiously.” He added, “It is advisable to make your choice after sufficient consultation with a specialist who has skilled know-how and abundant clinical experience.”

Source: Medical World News http://medicalworldnews.co.kr/news/view.php?idx=1510953777

Regarding lower and upper blepharoplasty,

which are midlife eye surgeries,

you can learn more in detail

about the precautions to keep in mind

through the video above!