[Jeijun Plastic Surgery & Dermatology] Everything a plastic surgery specialist wants you to know about eyelid revision surgery! Customized methods by case!

Eyelid plastic surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures.

The procedure is relatively simple, but because it can create a major change in appearance, many people choose it as their first cosmetic surgery.

However, as the number of surgery cases increases, revision surgery is also becoming more common.

The reasons for revision are varied, including asymmetry of the line and the double eyelid line becoming loose.

Because revision surgery is much more complex and difficult than the first procedure,

an evaluation by an experienced specialist is essential.

Today's topic

Customized methods for each eyelid revision surgery case!

If you have been considering eyelid revision surgery,

today's explanation will be very helpful!

👇 Learn more about Jeijun eyelid revision surgery

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1. Double eyelid line loosening

Among eyelid revision surgery cases, double eyelid line loosening accounts for the largest share.

There can be several reasons for this.

If the resistance of the double eyelid is strong and the eyelids, skin, muscles, and other tissues are thick and have a lot of fat,

or if the line was created using a relatively simple method such as non-incisional or partial-incisional surgery,

or even after incisional surgery, the line may loosen due to a strong epicanthal fold or scarring.

Because the causes are very diverse,

a revision should be performed after identifying why it loosened and addressing that cause.

It is also common for the line to loosen because of the habit of rubbing the eyes, so

even if a long time has passed since double eyelid surgery,

please be careful not to apply continuous friction.🙅‍♀️

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2. Dissatisfaction with the double eyelid shape

This is when the double eyelid line is higher or lower than expected,

or when asymmetry occurs.

In cases of asymmetry, it is important to check the condition of the tissue in both eyelids and the difference in the strength used to open the eyes,

then identify the cause and correct it.

However, when there is swelling after surgery, it is too early to judge the line,

so it is better to observe it for at least three months.

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3. Scarring

If the scarring is severe,

revision surgery can be performed by removing the scar and creating a new line while rearranging the skin.

The wound-healing period is usually considered to be at least six months, but scars can continue improving for more than a year,

so unless they are severely bothersome, it is better to wait and observe with some patience.

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4. Ptosis correction

If you are hesitant about ptosis correction or worried about side effects,

and therefore only had double eyelid surgery even though ptosis correction was needed,

a double eyelid line may form after surgery, but the eyes can still look sleepy and feel even more heavy than before surgery.

Ptosis correction is a procedure that improves the strength used to open the eyes, allowing them to open comfortably and more clearly.

A thorough consultation with a specialist to find the surgical method that suits you best should come first.

👇 Learn more about Jeijun ptosis correction

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5. Double eyelid hooding due to aging

As time passes after surgery, or as aging progresses,

the eyelids may droop.

This is usually a concern for middle-aged people or those who had surgery a long time ago.

It can be addressed through upper blepharoplasty, which removes the hooded skin and recreates the line so the double eyelid shows,

or through brow-lift surgery or forehead lifting by lifting under the eyebrows or the forehead area.

👇 Learn more about Jeijun middle-aged eyelid plastic surgery

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Q. Does revision surgery take longer to recover from?

The recovery period itself is not very different.

Just manage the wound and swelling the same way you would after the first surgery.

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Q. Is there a limit to how many times eyelid revision surgery can be done?

Even if the surgical area looks clean on the outside,

inside, the tissues may have become tangled and deformed,

so it is always better to plan the surgery without overdoing it.

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Q. If revision surgery is done many times, will there be a lot of scarring?

Jeijun takes care to prevent scarring during revision surgery by removing the existing scar along with the tissue,

or by making the incision along the existing line, so that the scar does not become more severe.

Today, everything about eyelid revision surgery,

as explained by Dr. Kang Hyeong-ju, a specialist at Jeijun Plastic Surgery.

If you have been unhappy with your eyes

and have been considering revision surgery,

I hope this post helps make your final eyelid revision surgery a satisfying one.(❁´◡`❁)