Why Ptosis Should Also Be Considered in Upper Blepharoplasty for Drooping Eyes in Jamsil | Pief Clinic

Drooping eyelids,

Is it just upper blepharoplasty?

Hello, this is Jin-young Lim, CEO of Pief Clinic.

Once you are over your 50s, the eyelids begin to droop.

However, many people look only for “upper blepharoplasty” surgery.

• The eyelids cover the eyes, making it hard to see
• You have to raise your forehead to open your eyes
• In severe cases, vision is obstructed or headaches occur

These symptoms may apply to upper eyelid drooping, but they are also symptoms of ptosis.

If you had surgery but still have to lift your chin or raise your forehead to see ahead,

there is a high possibility that two symptoms are mixed together.

That is why, when treating people who visit Pief, a plastic surgery clinic in Jamsil, I always check these two things together.

If you are looking for a plastic surgery clinic near Jamsil because of the symptoms above, be sure to check this criterion.

What is the difference between upper blepharoplasty and ptosis?

Upper eyelid drooping is mainly a symptom in which the skin of the upper eyelid sags and covers the eye.

Ptosis is a condition in which the muscle that lifts the eye is weak, causing the eyelid to cover the pupil.

Outwardly, the symptoms are similar because both make it feel like “vision is blocked and hard to see,” so they can be confusing.

Since ptosis is caused by weakness in the muscle itself, it is difficult to improve with a simple skin incision alone.

Therefore, it is essential to determine whether it is skin drooping, brow drooping, ptosis, or a combination of these three.

When visiting a Jamsil plastic surgery clinic,

If ptosis is not checked

Upper blepharoplasty is a surgery that trims excessive skin, muscle, and fat from the upper eyelid,

but ptosis requires evaluating both the function of the levator muscle and the eyelid position.

If this symptom is not assessed and only the sagging tissue is reduced, the force that lifts the eyelid remains weak.

1. The eyes do not open sufficiently
2. The pupils remain half covered
3. A sleepy expression persists

It may feel easier to open your eyes temporarily, but it can still leave a sleepy, tired impression.

In addition, if ptosis is present only on one side or there is a difference in muscle strength between both sides, asymmetry and uneven eyes can become more noticeable.

Ophthalmology? Plastic surgery?

Why it should be done through a Jamsil plastic surgery clinic

In fact, people who come in with these symptoms often wonder whether they should go to ophthalmology or plastic surgery.

What patients worry about most is often not the functional aspect, but whether their expression will look awkward or their eye shape will look artificial.

In the end, the important thing is not to force a line or emphasize the double eyelid, but to restore the eyes to their original natural appearance,

which is why this is often performed at a Jamsil plastic surgery clinic rather than in ophthalmology.

This procedure needs to address both cosmetic and functional goals.

If too much tissue is removed,

it may look unnaturally lifted or cause discomfort when closing the eyes.

On the other hand, if the incision is not sufficient,

there may still be a feeling of the field of vision being blocked even after surgery.

This depends on the diagnosis and experience of the medical staff, so please carefully check reviews and backgrounds before making your choice.

This has been explained by Pief Clinic, a plastic surgery clinic in Jamsil.

I hope this article was helpful if you have been losing confidence because of a changed appearance.

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