Everything About Eyelid Ptosis Surgery <Upper Blepharoplasty>! Dr. Kim Hyun-jo’s Summary

Eyelid Ptosis Surgery

Everything About <Upper Blepharoplasty>!

Dr. Kim Hyun-jo’s Summary

Hello.

This is Objet Plastic Surgery.

Eyelid ptosis surgery, upper blepharoplasty,

has many different names,

and there are not just one or two elements

that go into the surgery.

So when you search for it,

each article tends to focus on a different aspect,

making it harder than expected to look at the whole topic in an organized flow.

There is a lot to learn,

from the surgical principles and suitable cases

to recovery time,

but because the explanations differ from article to article,

it may not have been easy to find information

that connects smoothly from start to finish.

So today,

from the definition of upper blepharoplasty

to recovery,

we have carefully organized

the overall content.

If you read to the end,

the parts that were not clear in your mind

will become much more distinct.

Upper blepharoplasty,

the key is these <3 things>

What we commonly call

eyelid ptosis surgery

is medically called upper blepharoplasty.

Upper blepharoplasty literally refers to

all surgery performed on the upper eyelid.

Double eyelid surgery,

which many people are familiar with,

is also included in upper blepharoplasty

in a broad sense.

So when people hear upper blepharoplasty,

many think only of

trimming away sagging skin,

but in reality, three elements

work together.

The first is the incision process

that neatly removes excess loose skin,

the second is the design process

that creates a new double eyelid line,

and the third is the corrective process

that further refines the strength used to open the eyes.

Depending on how these three elements

are combined and weighted,

the result changes,

and the biggest feature of upper blepharoplasty

is that it can address both cosmetic and functional concerns

in one surgery.

Then why does the upper eyelid sag?

The biggest cause is the decline in skin elasticity

that comes with time.

As elasticity decreases,

the skin of the upper eyelid gradually starts to droop downward.

The original double eyelid line may become covered by skin

and disappear,

and the strength to open the eyes may weaken,

making the eye area look heavy.

When the upper eyelid sags significantly,

vision can feel obstructed,

causing you to habitually lift your forehead or eyebrows.

As this habit builds up,

it can also deepen forehead wrinkles.

Upper blepharoplasty, is it worth getting?

Recommended for these people!

Eyelid ptosis surgery

is not a procedure decided solely for cosmetic reasons.

Because the skin, muscles, and double eyelid line

must all be considered together,

it is better to know in advance

what kind of changes can be expected

in each condition.

First, those in their 40s or older

whose upper eyelids have begun to droop gradually,

those whose existing double eyelids

are covered by sagging skin

and are no longer visible,

those who do not have a double eyelid or have a thin one

and want a more defined eye shape,

and those whose eye-opening strength is weak

and whose eye area feels heavy

may be suitable for upper blepharoplasty.

However, suitability varies depending on

an individual’s skin condition and muscle status,

so it is better to check the detailed criteria

during consultation.

And even for the same surgery,

there is one decisive factor

that affects the outcome.

That is skin thickness.

If the skin is relatively thin,

the line after surgery folds naturally

and the eye area is refined into a clearer impression,

but

if the skin is relatively thick,

even with the same design,

the line may remain somewhat heavy or feel tight.

And there is one more thing

you should know.

If the upper eyelid droops severely,

it may be difficult to solve with upper blepharoplasty alone.

In that case,

eyebrow lift or forehead lift,

which improve the drooping area from above,

may also be considered.

The order is to first lift the sagging skin from above,

then proceed with upper blepharoplasty

based on the remaining amount of skin.

Another part that is easy to confuse

is the difference from "eye correction".

If, when you open your eyes wide,

the dark part of the eye is not very visible,

or when opening your eyes

you feel like you have to exert a lot of force,

it is likely that the muscle that opens the eyes itself is weak.

In that case,

simply trimming the skin may make it difficult

to achieve the desired clarity,

so eye correction that refines the muscle’s strength

may be needed together.

There are also cases of "sunken eyes,"

where the area above the eyes appears hollow

and gives a tired impression.

In such cases,

along with skin correction,

fat repositioning or fat grafting may be added

to restore volume above the eyes.

From surgery to recovery,

a realistic <timeline>

Eyelid ptosis surgery

uses local anesthesia together with minimal sedation.

During the surgery,

there are moments when eye opening and closing movements

must be checked directly,

so brief reactions are monitored

and the movement of the muscles and the balance of the line

are adjusted in detail.

The surgery usually takes 1 to 2 hours,

though it may vary slightly depending on

the eyelid condition and whether additional procedures are performed.

Immediately after surgery,

the area around the eyes is usually quite swollen,

but this is part of the normal recovery process,

so there is no need to worry too much.

From immediately after surgery to one week,

swelling is at its most noticeable,

and after about a month,

the larger swelling has gone down considerably.

After 2 to 3 months,

the line begins to settle into place

and the eye area becomes more comfortable.

Depending on the individual,

it may take a little longer

for everything to fully settle,

so it is better not to make hasty judgments

based only on the early appearance.

Bruising is also present at first,

but it naturally fades with time.

Common questions in daily life after eyelid ptosis surgery

are about exercise, glasses, and contact lenses.

Light activities such as walking

can be started slowly right after surgery,

but

strenuous exercise that causes a lot of sweating

or sends blood rushing to the face

is better postponed for at least one month.

Glasses can be worn during recovery,

but contact lenses may irritate the eyelids,

so it is recommended to wear them only after the swelling has gone down sufficiently.

Today, we organized everything from the definition

of eyelid ptosis surgery

to the recovery process.

The process of trimming sagging skin,

the process of redesigning the double eyelid line,

and the process of refining the strength used to open the eyes.

Since the eye area’s impression changes greatly

depending on how these three elements work together,

I hope you will not think of upper blepharoplasty

as just a surgery to remove skin.

Dr. Kim Hyun-jo of Objet Plastic Surgery says that

even for the same upper blepharoplasty,

the surgical approach can vary greatly

depending on each person’s eyelid condition.

After examining skin thickness,

the strength of the muscles that open the eyes,

and the position of the eyebrows together,

the first step in care is to determine

whether upper blepharoplasty alone is appropriate,

or whether eyebrow lift or eye correction

is also needed.

If you are considering surgery,

we recommend starting with a consultation

that checks the degree of sagging skin, the condition of the double eyelid,

and the strength of the muscles that open the eyes.

This has been Objet Plastic Surgery.

Thank you.

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