Can Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Be Done at the Same Time?

Hello, this is Dr. Choi Seung-hyeop from Wink Plastic Surgery.

The skin around the eyes is one of the thinnest and most delicate areas of the face. Because of this, when aging begins, not only do aesthetic changes appear, but sagging skin also develops easily, and functional problems such as reduced field of vision often occur as well.

In particular, aging around the eyes is characterized by changes not only in one area, but in both the upper and lower eyes together. As aging begins, sagging skin, fat atrophy, and fine wrinkles can make the eyes look tired or give the impression of being older than one's actual age.

What Are Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery?

Upper eyelid surgery is a procedure that removes sagging upper eyelid skin that has lost elasticity and unnecessary fat tissue to create a more defined eye shape, and it can also help improve the field of vision that was hidden by drooping skin.

Lower eyelid surgery is intended to improve an aged and tired-looking appearance by repositioning or removing under-eye fat that appears puffy even at rest, removing sagging skin, and tightening stretched muscles and fixing them to the periosteum.

The biggest reason to consider upper and lower eyelid surgery together is the harmony between the upper and lower eyes.

Reasons to Consider Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Together The biggest reason to consider upper and lower eyelid surgery together is the harmony between the upper and lower eyes. If only one area is improved, the aging of the other area that was not treated may actually stand out more. As a result, it can make not only the eyes but also the balance of the entire face look disrupted.

Of course, the two surgeries do not have to be performed at the same time.

Depending on a comprehensive assessment of an individual's eye structure, skin elasticity, degree of aging, ability to open the eyes, and the condition of the under-eye fat and skin, there are certainly cases in which only one surgery is performed.

What matters is creating a plan while looking at the harmony and balance of the eyes and the face as a whole, rather than only one area. Upper and lower eyelid surgery is a delicate procedure that requires consideration of eye function, structure, and overall appearance together.

Because the most appropriate surgical method can vary depending on each person's condition, it is most important to establish a surgical plan that suits you through sufficient consultation with a specialist medical team.

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