When Is Ptosis Correction Absolutely Necessary During Double Eyelid Surgery?

Hello, I’m Dr. Choi Seung-hyeop of Wink Plastic Surgery. Today’s topic is ptosis correction, one of the representative eye surgeries often performed together with double eyelid surgery. Let’s take a detailed overall look at it. First, let’s understand what ptosis correction is.

Ptosis correction is, simply put, a surgery that strengthens the ability to open the eyes.

When the strength to open the eyes is insufficient, the eyes can look sleepy and tired. A representative sign of weak eye-opening strength is when the eyes look sleepy even when open, or when a person lifts the forehead or eyebrows to open the eyes.

Ptosis can be improved through ptosis correction during double eyelid surgery.

If a double eyelid is created for eyes like this, the sleepy impression that existed before surgery may remain even after the operation. Therefore, depending on the patient, it is a good idea to check through consultation with a medical professional whether ptosis correction is needed at the same time as double eyelid surgery.

Accordingly, if people with sleepy eyes or ptosis undergo ptosis correction together with double eyelid surgery, they can have larger and clearer eyes.

Now, let’s look at the ptosis correction procedure. In general, the method is divided into incisional and non-incisional surgery. Incisional ptosis correction is performed together with incisional double eyelid surgery. When dissection is performed along the eyelid incision line, the levator muscle inside becomes exposed. This muscle lifts the eyelid, and when it becomes stretched, the eyelid does not receive enough strength, making it difficult to open the eyes properly and creating a sleepy appearance.

Sleepy eyes are improved through ptosis correction.

Ptosis correction is the procedure of pulling this muscle and fixing it to the tarsal plate to make it tighter. Through this, the eyes open more firmly, the eyes appear larger, and the impression becomes more alert.

In the case of incisional ptosis correction, ptosis correction can be performed effectively.

In non-incisional ptosis correction, this muscle is approached from the conjunctival side and tied, and the principle is the same as incisional ptosis correction. However, if the eye-opening strength is significantly weak, incisional ptosis correction, which provides a more definite result, is recommended.

In cases of overcorrection, early correction can improve it.

Some people worry about side effects after ptosis correction surgery. The most common cases are undercorrection and overcorrection. Undercorrection can be confused with swelling, so it is better to judge whether it is present after the swelling has subsided sufficiently. Also, if there is an underlying muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis, the effect of ptosis correction may be reduced, making it appear as undercorrection. On the other hand, in cases of overcorrection, early correction can be used to loosen the degree of correction somewhat, so it is best to decide after consulting with medical professionals.

Find out through consultation with medical professionals whether ptosis correction is optional or essential during double eyelid surgery.

That concludes our look at ptosis correction, which can be performed together with double eyelid surgery. If you have any further questions about ptosis correction, please leave a comment or contact our Kakao Channel (search term: Wink Plastic Surgery), and we will respond promptly.