What to Check If You Are Worried About Drooping Eyelids with Upper Blepharoplasty



Hello, I am Ahn Byungjoon, the chief director of An Byungjoon Plastic Surgery Clinic.



As time passes, one of the areas where people first notice changes is the eyes.



Unlike in your 20s, after your 40s the skin around the eyes gradually loses elasticity and the eyelids begin to droop.



At first, many people think they just look tired, but over time it can start to feel inconvenient to open the eyes.



As the eyelids come down, they can partially block the field of vision, and people may unconsciously start using the brows or forehead muscles to open the eyes wider.



When this process is repeated, forehead wrinkles can deepen, and the face may appear more severe or tired.



For those who are concerned about these changes, one of the procedures most often asked about during consultations is upper blepharoplasty.



Difference Between Double Eyelid Surgery and Upper Blepharoplasty

When people think of eye surgery, they often think of double eyelid surgery, but the purpose of surgery differs somewhat depending on age.



In younger age groups, double eyelid surgery focuses on creating a crease.



That is why it is also called double eyelid surgery, and its main purpose is to make the eyes look more defined.



However, after middle age, the situation is a little different.



This is because, with age, not only the eyelid skin but also the muscles and fat around the eyes begin to droop together.



At this point, it is difficult to achieve the desired change with a method that only focuses on the crease.



That is why upper blepharoplasty is needed to improve both function and appearance while organizing the drooping tissue.



Key Points in Upper Blepharoplasty

When performing upper blepharoplasty, the important thing is to properly remove the drooping tissue.



By removing excess skin and adjusting the drooping muscle and fat together, the eyelids can feel lighter and opening the eyes can become much easier.



Another important factor in this process is the way the double eyelid crease is secured.



If it is fixed as strongly as in younger patients, the eyes may look unnatural.



Because skin elasticity has decreased after middle age, forming the crease more softly helps create a natural result.



For this reason, upper blepharoplasty is a delicate procedure that requires a comprehensive consideration of eye structure and skin condition. What Changes Upper Blepharoplasty Can Bring

When the eyelids droop, not only do visible changes appear, but functional discomfort also occurs.



Opening the eyes can feel heavy, and the field of vision may seem obstructed.



Also, as the forehead muscles are used frequently to open the eyes, the expression may look stiff.



If upper blepharoplasty is performed in this condition, the drooping eyelids can be organized, making it much easier to open the eyes.



The impression around the eyes can become softer, and the overall mood of the face may also appear much more relaxed.



That is why some people hear comments from others that their eyes look more defined or that their facial expression looks brighter.



The Goal of Upper Blepharoplasty: A Natural Appearance

What people considering eye surgery value most is naturalness.



Especially in eye surgery after middle age, it is more important to have a comfortable, kind-looking expression than eyes that look excessively changed.



Ultimately, this can be determined by the design of a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive clinical experience.





Upper blepharoplasty should be performed in a way that harmonizes with the overall facial impression.



The surgical direction is determined individually by comprehensively considering the degree of eyelid drooping, skin thickness, and the strength used to open the eyes.



If your field of vision feels blocked or you feel that your facial impression has changed because of drooping eyelids, please consider the change in your eyes through upper blepharoplasty.

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