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Mature Eye Surgery: The Importance of Balancing Upper and Lower Eyelid Procedures in Middle Age

Diva Plastic Surgery Clinic · 디바성형외과의원 · July 25, 2022

​ The eyes, which are the central part of the face and account for about 80% of a person's impression, and the surrounding skin are very thin and highly mobile areas. Therefore, co...

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Clinic: Diva Plastic Surgery Clinic

Original post date: July 25, 2022

Translated at: April 25, 2026 at 7:56 AM

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The eyes, which are the central part of the face and account for about 80% of a person's impression, and

the surrounding skin are very thin and highly mobile areas.

Therefore, compared with a deeply etched forehead or nasolabial folds, changes around the eyes are what make the face

look older.

Because wrinkles form more easily and are more visible, revealing the progression of aging

without any filter, improvements around the eyes have always been a subject of interest.

So before undergoing mature eye surgery or middle-age eye correction,

what should you pay attention to, and how is it wise to proceed with consultation and surgery?

Together with Dr. Kim Jong-myeong of Diva Plastic Surgery, we will look into the importance of balancing upper and lower eyelid procedures for mature eye surgery and middle-age eye correction without side effects.

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As people enter middle age, it becomes common for the eyelids to droop enough to cover the eyes,

and for the under-eye fat to protrude unevenly and bulge outward.

If dark circles also become more severe, it not only makes you look older,

but also tired and lacking vitality.

In severe cases, it can even create an impression that looks irritable or unpleasant.

That is why more middle-aged people are considering plastic surgery, especially eye surgery,

to change the impression that changes day by day and regain confidence.

And they naturally become curious about what procedure to undergo and how,

so that they can achieve the greatest effect with a short recovery period and reasonable

cost.

The biggest reason people hesitate even when they want mature eye surgery is probably a strong fear of side effects or an unnatural appearance after surgery.

This often happens because eye surgery is thought of only as upper eyelid surgery, that is, upper blepharoplasty.

Since a new double eyelid line is created, it is easy to misunderstand that the effect of upper eyelid surgery is the greatest.

But in reality, eye surgery can be considered one of the most complex procedures in plastic surgery.

As the lower eyelids lose elasticity with age,

the pouch surrounding the under-eye fat also stretches, causing the under-eye fat to protrude prominently.

In addition, the groove under the eyes deepens below the protruding fat.

Therefore, if you want a cosmetically satisfying surgical result,

it is necessary to carefully consider lower eyelid surgery together with under-eye fat repositioning.

Especially in middle-age procedures, where skin elasticity has declined, delicacy is more important than anything else.

That is because the sagging skin, protruding fat, and even the subtle eye muscles must be delicately corrected according to each individual's

condition to achieve the best result.

If the area under the eyes is sagging and the tear trough is shallow, a simple lower eyelid procedure alone may provide

a satisfying correction effect under the eyes.

If the area under the eyes looks shadowed and dark because of bulging fat without skin sagging,

under-eye fat repositioning through a conjunctival incision may be more effective.

This is because it can create a younger-looking and brighter impression.

However, if the lower eyelid sagging is severe and the under-eye fat appears bulging,

it may be necessary to reposition the under-eye fat below the tear trough and lift the sagging tissue in the midface,

so caution is needed.

In other words, even if the lower eyelid is sagging, the degree and condition of the sagging,

the state of the eyelid skin, the extent of under-eye fat protrusion, how shadowed the area looks,

the eye shape desired by the patient, and other factors must all be considered.

It is important to remember that the most important thing is to proceed with surgery only after fully

considering the differences and various details for each individual case.

The most important part is not to rush the decision.

Eye surgery is one of the most common types of plastic surgery,

and it may seem like something anyone can have.

Although eye surgery is expected to produce good results for everyone,

did you know that it is also a procedure with a high revision rate?

Mature eye surgery is difficult even for specialists, because it must be performed only after accurately understanding each person's unique eye condition and the relationship with the structures around the eyes.

This is precisely why you should make the decision to undergo surgery only after 충분히 consulting with a plastic surgery specialist who has the clinical experience,

knowledge, and expertise to analyze and apply the points above.

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