Q. Can a double eyelid that has been there since birth be removed surgically?

Hello, this is Director Ahn Moon-young of AB Plastic Surgery.

I will answer the questions you have been wondering about.

Q. Can a double eyelid that has been there since birth be removed surgically?

A. A double eyelid you were born with can also be removed through surgery.

In general, one method of removing a double eyelid is line-lowering surgery, which involves making an incision in the skin to release the existing double eyelid and create a new one at a lower position than before.

However, creating a complete monolid may interfere with the eye’s natural movement.

Also, if monolid surgery is attempted, it may result in an unnatural eye shape or a higher chance of recurrence.

In fact, adjusting it into a subtle inner double eyelid shape may be more natural, and a method that makes the eyelid thicker through fat grafting can also be considered.

There are also methods that adjust the muscles and tissue that form the double eyelid so that it is no longer visible.

In this process, the amount of fat in the eyelid and the condition of the skin must be considered, and precise surgery is needed so that the eye shape can be maintained naturally.

When it comes to surgery to remove a double eyelid, it is good to carefully consider whether it suits your facial shape.

Since removing a double eyelid can greatly change your impression, it is most important to decide after sufficient consultation with a specialist.

I hope this answer was helpful.

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Thank you.