A Review of Upper Blepharoplasty in Middle Age: Answering 2 Frequently Asked Questions

Hello.

I am Lim Jin-young, chief director of Piap Clinic.

As we age,

our eyelids

begin to droop.

This is a

natural

phenomenon.

However, it can

block your vision

or give a sleepy

appearance,

which can become

a concern.

This change is

especially noticeable

in middle age.

To regain a clear

and lively eye

appearance,

many people

consider upper

blepharoplasty.

But before visiting

a clinic,

you may have many

concerns.

'Will I end up

looking harsh?'

'Will my eyes feel

tight or

uncomfortable?'

For these reasons,

you may have been

looking for reviews

of upper blepharoplasty

in middle age.

So today, I would

like to answer the

questions above.

I hope this post

helps ease vague

fears,

and gives you

practical

information.

Middle-aged upper

blepharoplasty review,

Will it make you

look harsh?

Many people worry

about this.

Before answering

this question,

it may be helpful

to understand

upper blepharoplasty.

This is one way to

improve drooping

upper eyelids.

As skin elasticity

decreases with age,

the eyelids begin to

droop.

In severe cases,

they can block your

vision or give a

sleepy appearance.

So many people

consider surgery

to create a more

clear and youthful

eye shape.

However, when you

look at reviews of

middle-aged upper

blepharoplasty,

you may often see

people worrying,

'Am I looking too

harsh now?'

Upper blepharoplasty

involves removing

the skin and fat of

drooping eyelids.

But if too much

skin is removed,

or if the incision

line is left looking

unnatural,

the originally soft

expression may

become sharper.

Also, swelling can

occur immediately

after surgery.

Because of this,

your eyes may look

bigger or feel as if

they are being

pulled upward.

At that time, when

you look in the

mirror, you may be

surprised and think,

'Oh? This isn't what

I wanted...'

But once the swelling

goes down and the

area settles,

it will harmonize

with your original

face.

So how can you

prevent a harsh

appearance?

The most important

thing is to decide

a design that suits

your face.

Rather than simply

cutting away a lot of

drooping skin,

it is better to plan

a procedure that

takes into account

your eye shape and

overall facial

proportions.

Another important

point is

not to be too

impatient during the

recovery process.

For one or two

months after surgery,

your face may look

unfamiliar.

For example, if you

cut your hair short,

it feels awkward at

first, right?

But as time passes,

you start thinking,

'Oh, this suits me

well!'

The eyes are the

same.

As the swelling goes

down and the scar

fades,

they gradually change

into a more natural

appearance.

Rather than feeling

anxious while looking

in the mirror, it is

better to give it a

little time.

In conclusion,

it is not completely

impossible for the

eyes to look harsh

after upper

blepharoplasty in

middle age.

This is usually due to

early swelling or too

much tissue removal.

Therefore,

natural design and

allowing enough

recovery time are

important.

Don't worry too

much, and gradually

create changes that

suit you.

Middle-aged upper

blepharoplasty review,

Will your eyes fail

to close properly or

feel tight?

To get straight to

the point,

it is possible to

temporarily feel as

if the eyes do not

close as fully.

However, in most

cases, this improves

naturally over time.

Upper blepharoplasty

includes the process

of removing loose

skin,

so at first the skin

may feel tight, and

when you close your

eyes,

it may feel a little

awkward or tight.

Especially right after

surgery, even when

you close your eyes,

you may feel as if

they do not fully

come together.

This is not because

there is actually not

enough skin,

but because of

swelling and tissue

stiffness.

Simply put, it is

similar to when you

have a bruise on

your arm or leg.

At first it is swollen,

so movement feels

awkward,

but after a few days

it returns to normal.

The eyelid tissue

that has been incised

and sutured also

needs time to settle

into its new position.

Usually, from about

2 to 3 weeks after

surgery, the tissue

becomes softer and

more natural.

After about 1 to 3

months, it recovers

to a state that is

close to normal.

However, if too much

skin or tissue is

removed beyond what

is necessary, problems

can occur.

This is called

'overcorrection.'

As a result, a

condition called

lagophthalmos, in

which the eyes do not

close completely,

can occur.

This can cause the

eyes to dry out

during sleep.

So the most important

thing is

to accurately assess

your eye condition.

Then, the appropriate

amount of skin is

removed accordingly.

If a strong pulling

feeling continues

even after time has

passed,

or if your eyes do

not close properly,

what should you do?

It is a good idea to

get an evaluation

from a medical

professional.

In most cases,

recovery happens

naturally,

but recovery speed

and method can vary

from person to

person.

Please remember that

regular follow-up

observation is the

safest path to a

smooth recovery.

Today, we covered

information that

people looking for

reviews of upper

blepharoplasty in

middle age may be

curious about.

Here are some tips

to help the eyelids

settle more gently.

Let's wrap up with

those.

1. Apply cold

compresses for the

first 48 hours after

surgery,

and warm

compresses starting

one week later.

2. Gently opening

and closing your eyes

as an exercise can

help soften the

eyelid muscles and

reduce tightness.

3. Sleeping with

your pillow slightly

elevated can help

prevent swelling from

moving downward.

I hope you can

recover more quickly

and comfortably.

This was Lim

Jin-young, chief

director of Piap

Clinic.

Thank you.

Piap Clinic
Main number: 02-420-8883

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