Do You Really Need Ptosis Correction Along with Double-Eyelid Surgery? Director Park Si-hyun’s <Answer>

Do You Really Need Ptosis Correction Along with Double-Eyelid Surgery?

Director Park Si-hyun’s <Answer>

Hello.

This is Objet Plastic Surgery.

Even after undergoing the same double-eyelid surgery,

there are cases where the results look different.

For some people, the eyes look bright and clear

after double-eyelid surgery alone,

while for others, even after the crease has settled,

the eyes may still look sleepy

or retain a stuffy appearance.

The reason the results differ

is not the design or thickness of the crease.

The difference comes from

the strength used to open the eyes.

Even if the eyes look similar,

the results can differ when this strength is different.

That is why, during consultations,

some people are advised

to undergo ptosis correction as well,

while others are told that it is not particularly necessary.

Today, we will explain where this difference comes from,

who may be suited to double-eyelid surgery with ptosis correction,

and who may not be.

This may help you establish a basis

for deciding which procedure is right for your eyes,

so we hope you will read to the end.

Eyes That Become Clearer with Double-Eyelid Surgery Alone?

‘These Are the Eyes’

To give you the conclusion first,

double-eyelid surgery with ptosis correction

is not recommended for everyone.

This is because the surgical approach differs

depending on the degree of the aforementioned

“strength used to open the eyes.”

To explain in a little more detail,

the strength used to open the eyes

refers to how well the function of lifting the eyelids upward

normally works.

For those with sufficient strength,

once the double-eyelid crease settles,

the iris becomes more visible

and the eyes naturally take on a clearer appearance.

For these people,

double-eyelid surgery alone,

without adding another procedure,

may bring them closer to the look they want.

Eyes that are horizontally long and open-looking,

eyes in which the iris is clearly visible,

and eyes without prominent epicanthal folds

often meet these conditions.

On the other hand, the situation is different

when the strength used to open the eyes is weak.

Even if a double-eyelid crease is created,

if the iris is not sufficiently exposed,

the eyes may instead look smaller

or retain a sleepy appearance.

This is when

double-eyelid surgery with ptosis correction

may be considered.

Sleepy-Looking Eyes

It’s Not the ‘Crease’

Some people are occasionally told after double-eyelid surgery,

“Oh, did you actually have it done?”

The crease has clearly settled,

but those around them do not notice much difference

compared with before the surgery.

The reason for this result

is not a problem with the shape or thickness of the crease.

It is a common appearance when

only a double-eyelid crease is created

while the strength used to open the eyes is weak.

Because the eyelids droop more heavily than usual,

even after a crease is created,

the crease can become hidden

by the weight of the eyelid itself.

The black part of the eye is slightly covered

by the upper eyelid,

and since only a crease is added above it,

it can be difficult for the eyes to look clear.

In such cases,

along with creating the double-eyelid crease,

it is necessary to supplement the function

so that the eyes can open more effectively.

This process is called ptosis correction,

and performing it together with double-eyelid surgery

is double-eyelid surgery with ptosis correction.

People whose eyes look especially sleepy in photographs,

people who feel that their eyes only open comfortably

when they engage their forehead muscles,

and people whose one eye looks noticeably smaller

may often have a difference in the strength used to open their eyes.

For these people, the eyes often look clearer

when the two procedures are performed together

than when double-eyelid surgery is performed alone.

Is Having Them Done Together Always Better?

Not Necessarily

If you have read this far,

you may be thinking,

“Then wouldn’t it always be better to have them done together?”

If ptosis correction is added

for someone whose strength used to open the eyes is sufficient,

the eyes may instead appear excessively open,

or an awkward appearance different from their usual look

may remain.

The facial expression may look unnatural,

creating an appearance that is

far from the person’s original impression.

Ptosis correction, in particular,

is a procedure that subtly supplements

the function of opening the eyes.

It is a procedure in which the more precisely

the degree of adjustment is controlled,

the more natural the result can be.

However, if additional adjustment is made

in eyes that already have sufficient strength,

the balance between the two sides

or the person’s usual expression may be disrupted.

Therefore, recommending double-eyelid surgery

with ptosis correction to everyone

may actually make it more difficult

to be satisfied with the result.

Before deciding on surgery,

the most important thing is

to accurately understand the condition of your eyes.

How well the eyes open,

how thick the eyelids are and how elastic the skin is,

how much fat is present,

and whether there are differences between the two eyes

must all be assessed comprehensively

before deciding whether to proceed

with double-eyelid surgery alone

or together with ptosis correction.

Today, we discussed why the results can differ

even with the same double-eyelid surgery.

In summary:

For those with weak strength used to open the eyes,

the eyes may look clearer

when ptosis correction is performed together.

For those who already have sufficient strength

to open their eyes,

double-eyelid surgery alone

may bring them closer to the look they want.

Ultimately, the key is not whether

“they must always be done together”

or “they should never be done together.”

It is about accurately determining

the condition of your eyes

and which procedure should be applied,

and to what extent.

During consultations, Director Park Si-hyun

of Objet Plastic Surgery first carefully examines

how the strength used to open the eyes

normally functions.

In addition, after carefully checking

the thickness of the eyelids,

how elastic the skin is,

and how the two eyes are balanced,

as well as how much fat is present,

he explains, based on each patient’s eye structure,

whether double-eyelid surgery alone is appropriate

or whether having the procedures performed together

would be a better fit.

Since no two people have identical eyes,

please remember that consultations are conducted

with the perspective that there is no single combination

of procedures that suits everyone.

This has been Objet Plastic Surgery.

Thank you.

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• The effects of the procedure may vary from person to person, and side effects may occur.

We recommend that you make a decision about the procedure only after having a thorough consultation with a medical professional beforehand.