Upper Eyelid Surgery Meaning? Director Shin Jong-in Explains Only the <Key Points>!

Upper Eyelid Surgery Meaning?

Director Shin Jong-in explains only the <key points>!

Hello.

This is Obje Plastic Surgery.

If you are concerned about drooping eyes,

while searching here and there,

you must have come across the term

'upper eyelid surgery.'

Many people have heard the term

somewhere before,

but do not really know

what kind of surgery it is.

When you look it up,

it seems similar to

a regular double eyelid surgery,

but many people are confused about

what exactly is different

and whether it is the right surgery for them.

Today, we’re going to clear up

that confusion for you.

What exactly does upper eyelid surgery mean,

who we recommend it for,

and how upper eyelid surgery

is performed at Obje Plastic Surgery

—we’ll go through it one by one.

By the time you finish reading,

the vague term will become clear,

and you’ll be able to understand

why upper eyelid surgery

is being recommended for your eyes.

Upper eyelid surgery meaning,

it’s different from double eyelid surgery!

First, let’s clarify the meaning

of upper eyelid surgery.

The "upper" in "upper eyelid"

means above, and "eyelid"

refers to the eyelid.

So upper eyelid surgery means

surgery for the "upper eyelid."

Upper eyelid surgery is

a procedure that improves changes

caused by aging of the upper eyelid.

Then how is it different from

incisional double eyelid surgery,

which younger people often get?

Incisional double eyelid surgery,

usually chosen by people in their 20s and 30s,

mainly aims to create

a double eyelid line.

It is a procedure for people who

do not naturally have a double eyelid

or who have a very thin inner double eyelid

and want a more defined crease.

In this case, because the skin

is not sagging,

there is no need to remove skin.

By contrast, upper eyelid surgery

aims to address the loosened skin

that develops with age.

After the age of 40,

the skin of the eyelids loses elasticity

and sags downward,

causing various problems.

The field of vision may become narrower,

the eyelashes may poke the eye,

or the outer corners of the eyes may become irritated.

That is why upper eyelid surgery

removes the excess skin,

and if necessary,

also improves weakened eyelid-opening strength.

In other words, double eyelid surgery

aims to "create a line,"

while upper eyelid surgery aims to

"remove excess skin and restore function."

Upper eyelid surgery,

needed for these people!

So, in what cases

should you get upper eyelid surgery?

The first is for people

whose outer eye corners

frequently become irritated.

When the eyelid skin sags,

the skin at the outer corner overlaps,

causing friction between the skin surfaces.

This friction can make

the outer eye corner turn red

or cause irritation.

If you wake up in the morning

with unusually heavy eye discharge,

or if the outer corner of your eye

feels stinging and itchy,

this may apply to you.

The second is for people

whose eyelashes poke their eyes.

When the eyelid sags downward,

the direction of the eyelashes changes too.

Eyelashes that originally pointed outward

gradually begin to point toward the eyeball.

So every time you blink,

the eyelashes rub against the cornea,

causing stinging eyes, redness,

and constant tearing.

If this condition continues for a long time,

it can damage the cornea,

so prompt improvement is needed.

The third is for people

whose eyelids cover the eyeball,

narrowing their field of vision.

When the eyelid skin sags severely,

even when your eyes are open,

it can feel as if your upper field of view

is blocked.

If you have to lean your head back

when reading to see the text,

or if you have trouble seeing traffic lights

while driving,

then it is already affecting

your daily life.

In this case, surgery is needed

not for cosmetic reasons,

but because of a functional problem.

Upper eyelid surgery,

this is how Obje performs it

Upper eyelid surgery

requires checking the line

while opening and closing the eyes,

so it is performed under local sedation anesthesia.

The surgery is done while the patient

is conscious and can open and close the eyes,

with the crease checked in real time.

First, an incision is made along

the double eyelid line,

then the excess skin

is removed in the exact amount needed.

If too much skin is removed,

the eyes may not close properly

or the appearance may become unnatural,

and if too little is removed,

the surgery will not be effective,

so adjusting the exact amount is

the most important part.

If eyelid-opening strength is weak,

the levator muscle of the eyelid

is adjusted as well.

That way, when the eyes are open,

enough of the black pupil is visible,

creating a refreshed eye shape.

The surgery takes about

1 to 2 hours on average.

Swelling occurs after surgery,

but after at least one month,

the swelling subsides and

a natural shape appears.

It typically takes about

2 to 3 months for everything

to fully settle.

Today, we looked at the meaning

of upper eyelid surgery,

which cases require it,

and how it is performed

at Obje Plastic Surgery.

Since it is a term you may be hearing

for the first time,

it may have felt vague and intimidating,

but I hope it is a little clearer now.

If your outer eye corners are irritated,

your eyelashes poke your eyes,

or your field of vision feels narrowed,

it may not simply be

a cosmetic issue,

but a functional problem

that affects your daily life.

Director Shin Jong-in of Obje Plastic Surgery

has many years of experience

in middle-aged eye surgery.

For upper eyelid surgery as well,

rather than simply removing skin,

he focuses on creating natural results

by considering the balance of the entire eye.

The result is characterized by being

not overdone, while improving both

function and appearance at the same time.

This has been Obje Plastic Surgery.

Thank you.

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