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How to Correct Drooping Eyelids with Skilled Medical Professionals

Diva Plastic Surgery Clinic · 디바성형외과의원 · March 11, 2023

As we age, the change known as aging naturally appears and can cause issues in various parts of the body. Near vision may decline, fatigue is felt more easily, and compared with th...

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Clinic: Diva Plastic Surgery Clinic

Original post date: March 11, 2023

Translated at: April 25, 2026 at 6:41 AM

Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.

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As we age, the change known as aging

naturally appears and can cause issues in

various parts of the body.

Near vision may decline, fatigue is felt more

easily, and compared with the past, you may

notice a decrease in physical ability.

These changes in bodily function may be

noticed only by oneself, but changes in

appearance are easily visible to those around

you, so it is something that naturally draws

attention.

In particular, wrinkles on the face, sagging

skin, and drooping eyelids all seem to show

that one is getting older, so many people look

for ways to improve them through various

creams and ointments, as well as surgery and

procedures.

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Today, we would like to take some time to

think about correction methods for those who

feel discomfort from drooping eyelids, or who

have to lift their eyes with their forehead,

causing forehead wrinkles, and other such

symptoms.

These changes not only affect appearance,

but can also lead to symptoms such as

headaches and fatigue, and may even cause

decreased vision, so correcting them is

desirable.

Of course, correcting drooping eyelids to

achieve clearer-looking eyes is also a major

benefit.

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When the eyelids hang down limply,

they can create a sleepy impression,

and a drooping gaze can make someone

look depressed or as if they are in a bad

mood, leading to a variety of appearance-

related concerns.

When the muscle that opens the eyes is

weakened due to congenital or acquired

causes and the forehead and eyebrows are

used to open the eyes, this condition is called

ptosis.

If this condition continues, forehead wrinkles

will gradually become deeper, the sizes of the

two eyes may become different, and vision

decline such as astigmatism may occur.

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If the above symptoms appear, drooping

eyelids cannot be corrected with simple

procedures such as Botox or fillers, so ptosis

surgery is performed.

Drooping eyelid surgery adjusts and

strengthens the tension of the muscle that

opens the eyes, pulls up the sagging eyelids,

and creates clear-looking eyes. Before

surgery, the patient consults with a specialist

and then proceeds with the design stage.

As with other eye surgeries, the quality of the

result can vary depending on the design and

the medical team’s preoperative diagnosis,

so it is recommended to visit a hospital that

has a specialist with abundant experience and

skill.

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To correct drooping eyelids, this surgery is

performed after a thorough consultation with

a specialist, followed by designating the

surgical area on the upper eyelid and then

making an incision.

It is done to correct the levator palpebrae

superioris, which is the fundamental cause of

drooping eyelids.

This surgery may look simple because it

pulls the muscle that opens the eyes and

forms the eyelid line, but it requires a variety

of skills.

If the surgery is performed well, the drooping

eyes will no longer make the face look older;

instead, as the muscle is pulled and a line is

formed, the sagging eyelid appearance

disappears, naturally creating a younger-

looking effect.

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This procedure takes about one hour and is

performed under local anesthesia rather than

general anesthesia.

There is no need for hospitalization, and daily

life is possible after about one week, so for

those stressed by drooping eyelids, this can

be a method that yields highly satisfying

results.

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However, as with any surgery, the issue of

side effects is always present.

In particular, ptosis surgery may sometimes

lead to the problem of the eyes not fully

closing during sleep.

This is identified as a side effect that can

occur when too much muscle is cut during the

operation.

Therefore, to avoid such side effects, it is

essential to check the surgeon’s experience.

Extensive clinical experience helps reduce the

likelihood of problems. In general, the

medical staff’s career history is listed on the

website, so it would be good to check it.

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Director Kim Jong-myeong of Diva Plastic Surgery

has appeared on various TV programs to share

information, so many of you may already know

him.

He is a highly skilled specialist with extensive

know-how and clinical experience, and he

strives to achieve ideal results by performing

surgery on only three patients a day.

Because Director Kim Jong-myeong personally

handles all consultations, examinations,

surgeries, and follow-up care, the level of

trust is even higher.

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Even if you are stressed by drooping eyelids,

you likely had many concerns before deciding

on surgery.

If you achieve good results after surgery, it is a

method that can have positive effects in

various areas, so we hope you can meet a

good hospital and medical team, obtain ideal

results without side effects, and enjoy a more

comfortable and beautiful life.

Diva Plastic Surgery will continue to be with

you with a constant spirit of effort.

** This post is a promotional post written by Diva Plastic Surgery in compliance with the Medical Advertising Act. **

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