Why Does a Double Eyelid Fold Disappear After Double Eyelid Surgery?

Hello, I’m Chief Director Choi Seung-hyeop of Wink Plastic Surgery. Today, let’s look at the causes of a double eyelid fold disappearing after double eyelid surgery.

In some cases, the double eyelid fold may disappear after surgery. There are several possible causes for this.

Let’s look at the causes of loss of the double eyelid fold after surgery.

First, if a non-incisional double eyelid surgery was performed, there is a higher risk of the fold disappearing compared with incisional double eyelid surgery. If your skin is thin and the fold tends to stay in place for a while after being created, the chance of it disappearing is low even with non-incisional surgery. However, for those who do not have that tendency, there is a risk that the fold may disappear. Therefore, if you want to address a disappearing fold or reduce the risk of it happening, you may want to consider incisional double eyelid surgery.

In the case of non-incisional procedures such as buried sutures or natural adhesion, there is a risk that the double eyelid fold may disappear.

Second, if the skin is thick and has strong resistance, there is a risk that the fold may disappear. A double eyelid is formed as the skin folds, but if the skin itself is thick, resistance can cause the fold to disappear. Also, if there is significant sagging of the eyelid skin, the weight of the skin may press down and cause the double eyelid fold to disappear.

If the skin is thick, there is a risk that the double eyelid fold may disappear.

Third, if the eyelid-opening strength is insufficient, such as in ptosis, the double eyelid fold may disappear. Adequate eyelid-opening strength is needed to create a clear eye shape and a beautiful double eyelid fold that suits it. Therefore, in cases of sleepy-looking eyes caused by ptosis, improving the eye opening through ptosis correction can help create larger, clearer eyes and also reduce the chance of the double eyelid fold disappearing.

If you rub your eyes frequently, there is a possibility that the double eyelid fold may disappear.

Fourth, having a habit of touching your eyes frequently can be a cause. In cases of atopic or eczema-prone eyelid skin, or if you rub your eyes frequently due to allergies or habit, the double eyelid fold may easily disappear. Therefore, after surgery, it is best to avoid such behavior, and if allergies are present, medication may be needed to help relieve symptoms before and after surgery.

The double eyelid fold may also disappear in cases of ptosis.

So far, we have looked at the causes of a double eyelid fold disappearing after double eyelid surgery. The solution for a disappearing fold may vary from person to person, so it is important to identify and address the cause through 충분한 상담 with a medical professional. In general, incisional double eyelid surgery and ptosis correction may be necessary.