Male Eye Surgery: Key Points for Changing to a More Positive Impression

Because the eyes are a feature that shapes first impressions,

the number of people inquiring about male eye surgery to transform their look into a more positive impression is increasing.

Double eyelid surgery creates eyes that look more defined and lively, and it can improve an impression that seems plain because the eyes are small. Double eyelid surgery is recognized as a popular procedure, to the point that describing it as a treatment does not feel awkward.

However, if you undergo male eye surgery without enough consideration and focus only on cost, there are many cases where an overly prominent double eyelid makes the face look overly flashy and causes stress, so caution is needed.

Therefore, to reduce male eye surgery failures and achieve an attractive eye shape, we would like to organize the key points that must be checked.

Why it should be applied differently from women

Male cosmetic surgery and female cosmetic surgery must be approached differently.

Because facial bone structure, skin thickness, and the degree of muscle development all appear differently, even when operating on the same area, the design and procedure should be adjusted to expect natural results.

Also, while women often want to change to larger, more glamorous eyes, men often prefer a natural line that looks almost like no double eyelid. If these differences are not understood, it can lead to male eye surgery failure, so it is important to find a board-certified plastic surgeon who deeply understands the facial structure and anatomical characteristics of men.

Natural design

The most important standard often mentioned in male eye surgery is improving the impression without making it obvious.

After double eyelid surgery, men usually want reactions such as, "Your eyes look fresher." "You don’t look sleepy."

That is why, in male eye surgery, the design is often set as either no double eyelid or a hidden double eyelid.

No double eyelid

No double eyelid refers to making an incision in the skin above the eyelashes and removing the remaining skin, giving a serious and bold impression, so it is preferred by those who want to maintain their existing look.

Hidden double eyelid

A hidden double eyelid is a method that creates a line so small that the double eyelid is barely visible from the outside, and only slightly appears when the eyes are open, allowing a soft change in the eye shape and making the impression look kinder.

At our clinic, we consider the patient’s overall image, face shape, lifestyle pattern, and needs to suggest the most suitable direction.

Surgical methods

One common misconception in male eye surgery is that having no double eyelid makes the eyes look small. So people come to believe that double eyelid surgery can make the eyes bigger.

However, if the strength of opening the eyes is weak or the eyeball is not sufficiently exposed, it can create a sleepy impression. Therefore, it is important to accurately understand the condition of your own eyes.

By closely analyzing the thickness of the skin around the eyes, the amount of fat, and the strength of the muscles that open the eyes, the correct method must be applied for results that lead to a high level of satisfaction.

✨ Incisional double eyelid surgery

An incision is made in the eyelid skin to organize the muscles and fat, and the double eyelid line is created at the desired height and shape.

✨ Non-incisional double eyelid surgery

Without making an incision in the skin, a small opening is made, and a suture is passed through to create natural adhesion, forming the double eyelid line.

✨ Incisional ptosis correction surgery

Depending on the design, the skin is incised, unnecessary fat and muscle are removed, and then the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is pulled, strengthened, or fixed, after which the double eyelid line is created with sutures.

✨ Non-incisional ptosis correction surgery

Through a tiny opening, the tarsal plate and the muscle that opens the eyes are directly connected to strengthen the power of eye opening.

If the eyelids are drooping due to ptosis, ptosis correction can strengthen the muscles that open the eyes, and if the inner corner of the eye looks blocked and cramped, combining it with canthoplasty can create a brighter, more open eye shape.

Recommended candidates for male eye surgery

✔️ When the field of vision has narrowed due to drooping eyelids

✔️ When the eye shape looks cramped

✔️ When the eyes look overly flashy

✔️ When you want to change your impression without going overboard

✔️ When the eyes look sleepy because the amount of visible eyeball is low

✔️ When the left and right eye shapes are asymmetrical

Men have thicker skin than women and a shorter distance between the eyebrows and the eyes, so there are cases where double eyelid surgery alone is not enough.

Therefore, it is necessary to have a thorough consultation with medical staff who deeply understand the facial structure and anatomical characteristics of men, and confirm whether they can provide realistic advice suited to individual needs and achieve stable results.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Oh Doo-young focuses on fundamentally solving the structural problems of the eyes, and pursues results that can remain safe and stable over time.

If you have any questions or would like a detailed consultation, please feel free to contact Bliss at any time.