[Male Eye Surgery] One Way to Reduce Eye Fatigue and Regain a Brighter Look!

Hello, this is Anbyungjun Plastic Surgery.

Today, I’d like to explain in detail from the perspective of a plastic surgery specialist about something many people are curious about: ptosis.

The eyes are an important part that shapes our impression, and also a window through which we see the world and communicate. If you are experiencing discomfort because your eyelids have drooped, I hope this article can be of some small help.

What is ptosis? Ptosis refers to the condition in which the eyelid droops downward because the muscle that opens the eye has weakened. It is different from simply having excess eyelid skin that covers the field of vision.

When the eyelid cannot lift sufficiently, the pupil may be covered, and the eyes can look sleepy or heavy. In severe cases, it can interfere with vision and cause inconvenience in daily life.

How do we determine “severe ptosis” during a consultation? When seeing and consulting with patients in the clinic, it is very important to assess the degree of ptosis. We do not look only at how much the eyelid has drooped, but consider several factors together.

Degree of pupil coverage We check how much of the pupil is covered by the eyelid.

Use of the forehead muscles Many patients excessively use the forehead muscles to open their eyes, which can cause forehead wrinkles or headaches.

Insufficient eye-opening strength We check whether the eyelid does not lift sufficiently even when the eyes are opened as wide as possible.

Fatigue and visual obstruction We listen to how much eye fatigue the patient feels and how much their vision is obstructed.

Through this comprehensive judgment, we diagnose whether ptosis is present and how severe it is. In particular, if we determine that the functional problem of the muscle that opens the eye is significant, we diagnose it as “severe ptosis.”

Ptosis correction for the eye shape, who is it needed for? Ptosis correction for the eye shape is a surgery that helps the eyelid lift normally by improving the function of the muscle that opens the eye. You may want to consider this surgery in the following cases.

Sleepy or heavy-looking eyes When the eyelids cover the pupils significantly and you often hear that your expression looks dull or sleepy.

Visual obstruction and functional inconvenience When the drooping eyelids block your field of vision and make daily life uncomfortable.

Forehead wrinkles and headaches When you excessively use the forehead muscles to open your eyes, leading to deep forehead wrinkles or chronic headaches.

Correction of asymmetrical eyes When only one eye has ptosis, causing asymmetry in the size of both eyes.

How is the surgery performed? Ptosis correction surgery for the eye shape is customized according to the patient’s eye condition and desired results. The general process is as follows.

Detailed consultation and diagnosis We carefully diagnose the patient’s eye condition, and assess the cause and degree of eyelid drooping. Through sufficient consultation, we understand the patient’s concerns and expectations, and establish the most appropriate surgical plan.

Surgical design We delicately design the eyelid line and the degree of pupil exposure. At this stage, it is important to create a natural and harmonious eye shape.

Surgery The procedure is performed under local anesthesia or sedation, and the function of the muscle that lifts the eyelid (the levator muscle) is adjusted to strengthen eye-opening power.

Recovery and follow-up After surgery, swelling and bruising may occur, and recovery is supported through appropriate care according to the medical staff’s guidance. We monitor the progress through regular follow-up visits so that you can recover comfortably.

Ptosis surgery methods Double eyelid surgery and eye shape correction

Ptosis correction is not simply a surgery to create double eyelids. If the problem is drooping eyelid skin, double eyelid surgery can address it, but if the issue is insufficient eye-opening strength, it must be corrected through ptosis surgery, that is, eye shape correction.

In my case, depending on the patient’s eye condition, I often design a 6 mm double eyelid line and perform eye shape correction with a 6 mm levator advancement.

Here, “levator advancement” refers to a method of strengthening eye-opening power by pulling forward and fixing part of the levator muscle, which lifts the eyelid. Through this, we control the amount of pupil exposure and create a clearer, more refreshed eye shape.

After-surgery care and precautions After surgery, it is important to follow a few precautions for a successful recovery.

Cold compress: For 2–3 days after surgery, applying cold compresses consistently helps reduce swelling. Warm compress: After that, switching to warm compresses can help reduce bruising and remaining swelling. Do not rub your eyes: Please avoid rubbing or touching your eyes so as not to irritate the surgical area. Sleeping position: When sleeping, it is helpful to keep your head elevated with a high pillow to manage swelling. No drinking or smoking: During the recovery period, please avoid alcohol and smoking, as they can cause inflammation and slow recovery. Regular follow-up visits: Please visit the clinic regularly according to the medical staff’s instructions to check your progress and receive care such as suture removal.

The difference between having surgery and not having it Patient cases seen from a specialist’s perspective

As a plastic surgery specialist, after consulting with and operating on many patients, I have come to feel that ptosis surgery is an important process that goes beyond a simple change in appearance and improves quality of life.

Before surgery Many patients were often told that they “always look tired” or “look sleepy,” and because they had to strain their forehead to open their eyes wide, forehead wrinkles became deeper and they even complained of headaches. Some had difficulty driving or reading because their vision was obstructed. There were also people who felt frustrated every time they looked in the mirror and were stressed by the loss of confidence.

After surgery Through eye shape correction, the eyes open comfortably and the field of vision becomes much clearer, and many patients say that their headaches decrease because they no longer need to strain their forehead. Every time I hear feedback such as “My eyes finally feel comfortable,” “My impression has become much brighter,” and “I’ve gained confidence,” I feel a great sense of reward as a specialist. Not only do I see external changes, but I also see positive changes in social life and interpersonal relationships as eye function improves and the overall impression becomes brighter.

Of course, surgery is something that should be decided carefully. However, if ptosis is causing inconvenience in daily life or significant stress about appearance, I recommend seeking an accurate diagnosis and solution through consultation with a specialist. If left untreated, the symptoms may worsen or lead to other problems.

We carefully analyze each patient’s eye condition, and strive to achieve the most natural and functional improvement. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Plastic Surgery Specialist An Byung-jun
Graduated from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine Plastic Surgery Specialist, Kyung Hee Medical Center

Full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Full member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Full member of the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons Full member of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Full member of the Korean Medical Association Full member of the Asia Pacific Society of Plastic Surgery Full member of the Gangnam-gu Medical Association, Seoul

Former Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery, Daerim Sacred Heart Hospital Former Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery, Myeongji Sacred Heart Hospital

Former Ethics Committee Member, Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons Public Relations Committee Chairman, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thesis / Scholarship Papers and academic activities 2011 European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS) 2012 The 11th Japan-Korea Congress of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2013 Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (PRSK) 2014 Eye shape correction SCIE (APS) paper published 2014 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) 2016 sunken SCIE (jcd) paper published 2016 Contributed to the textbook of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2016 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Las Vegas 2016 British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), London 2017 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), San Diego 2018 Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (PRSK) 2018 Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (OSAPS), Bali, Indonesia 2018 Plastic Surgery The Meeting (PSTM), Chicago 2019 Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons (KAPS)

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