Middle-Age Eye Surgery: What Should You Watch Out for When Improving Drooping Eyelids with Upper Blepharoplasty?

The area around the eyes is the first to reveal age. Therefore, as aging begins to progress, the need to improve changes around the eyes also grows. However, in the case of middle-age eye surgery, there are concerns not only about positive feedback but also about side effects and an unnatural look after surgery. This can be seen as one of the phenomena caused by surgeries being performed indiscriminately without a sufficient understanding of middle-age eye surgery. So, let’s look at the precautions to take when undergoing middle-age eye surgery that can turn an aged appearance into a younger one without side effects or awkwardness.

▶ Understanding plastic surgery procedures properly_ middle-age ‘upper blepharoplasty’ to improve the eye shape and drooping eyelids ◀

Signs of aging begin gradually in the mid-20s and develop in earnest from the late 30s. Once you reach your 40s and 50s, it is not easy to hide those signs.

▷ The ‘eyes’ where aging begins first

The area where aging begins first and becomes clearly noticeable is the ‘eyes.’

In addition to moving the muscles every day, the skin in this area does not have well-developed sebaceous glands, so it becomes dry, wrinkles form easily, and elasticity decreases.

Also, the layer of fat around the eyes is thin, and as you age, the muscles that lift the eyelids weaken, causing the eyes to gradually droop downward.

▷ Drooping eyelids and weakening of the levator palpebrae superioris... causing functional and cosmetic problems

As a result, ptosis develops over time, causing you to open your eyes by using your forehead rather than your eyelids.

In addition, because the eyelids droop, you are more likely to look sleepy and tired, and the sagging eyelids can block your field of vision, leading to reduced eyesight.

Director Kim Jong-myeong of Diva Plastic Surgery Clinic in Gangnam (a full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons) explained, "As drooping eyelids and weakening of the levator palpebrae superioris can cause cosmetic and functional problems, improvement is necessary." He added, "For this reason, many people choose upper blepharoplasty, a type of eye-sagging surgery for a youthful appearance, to correct ptosis and perform surgery for sagging eyelids."

▷ Upper blepharoplasty method

The upper blepharoplasty procedure used in middle-age eye surgery is divided into incision and non-incision methods.

Incision method / In the case of the incision method, an incision is made in the eyelid skin, unnecessary skin tissue is removed, and the sagging eyelid is pulled and fixed.

Non-incisional upper blepharoplasty / In contrast, non-incisional upper blepharoplasty is a method in which a tiny hole is made, then the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is tightly tied with sutures and pulled to strengthen the muscle power that opens the eyes itself.

▷ What should you watch out for when choosing upper blepharoplasty?

The traditional upper blepharoplasty procedure removes only skin and pulls the outer fold to create a double eyelid, so the chances of recurrence are high over time.

However, if a method that tightens the levator palpebrae superioris is added, it can strengthen the degenerated muscle inside the eyelid and address the root cause of drooping eyelids, allowing for a more natural and elegant customized eye shape.

Director Kim Jong-myeong said, "A place that does upper blepharoplasty well is not one that simply pulls and fixes a lot, but one that performs surgery while comprehensively considering the shape and function of the eyes. If this is understood and the surgery is performed accordingly, opening the eyes will feel much more comfortable, and you can be reborn with a natural double-eyelid line and a more youthful eye appearance." He added, "Rather than focusing on low upper blepharoplasty costs, you should accurately identify the cause of drooping eyelids, make a diagnosis, and choose a medical institution that can perform 1:1 customized surgery. Also, performing surgery at a place with abundant clinical experience in middle-age eye surgery and based on comprehensive knowledge and expertise is one way to achieve therapeutic effects and recover safely."

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