Revision Eyelid Surgery: How Can It Be the Last Surgery?

With summer vacation and holiday season here, more people are making plans for cosmetic surgery. Among them, eye surgery is relatively short in both operation time and recovery period compared to other cosmetic procedures, so it is easy to approach without a major burden. In addition, even a small change can greatly alter the overall mood and impression, which is why it accounts for a high share among cosmetic surgeries.

Because it is so common, cases of side effects or dissatisfaction are also increasing, and more people are considering revision eyelid surgery to address these issues. So, what should be checked to ensure a successful revision eyelid surgery?

In the case of revision eyelid surgery, because skin and tissue are relatively insufficient due to the previous operation, it is important to accurately identify the cause of the earlier surgery’s failure and what was unsatisfactory, analyze the problems, and then select a method appropriate for the current condition before proceeding with surgery so that the same problems do not recur.

At VN Plastic Surgery, we carefully analyze the causes of failure from the previous surgery and strive to show high-quality surgical results through revision methods suited to each individual.

< Type 1 of revision eyelid surgery - when the double eyelid line is too high >

This is a type in which revision surgery is considered when the double eyelid line was designed too high. In such cases, the surgery is performed by including the original incision line, loosening the area fixed too high, lowering the size, and then refixing it. If there is a possibility that the double eyelid may form again at the originally high position where it was created, an additional procedure such as fat grafting or the use of surrounding tissue may be necessary.

< Type 2 of revision eyelid surgery - when the double eyelid line is too low >

This is a type in which revision surgery is considered when the double eyelid line was designed too low. In such cases, the desired double eyelid line is redesigned, and the surgery method appropriate for the eye condition and design can be selected to improve it. If the eyelid has sagged and the double eyelid line has become lower, the sagging skin can be removed to create a double eyelid line at the desired height and improve the result.

< Type 3 of revision eyelid surgery - when the double eyelid line has come undone >

This is a type in which revision surgery is considered when the double eyelid line was fixed weakly and later came undone over time. The undone double eyelid line is redesigned, and among various surgical methods such as the non-incision method and incision method, the appropriate method for the eye condition is selected to perform surgery so that it is as unlikely to come undone as possible.

< Type 4 of revision eyelid surgery - when the scar from the double eyelid is severe >

This is a type in which revision surgery is considered when the scar along the double eyelid line is severe. If tissue or skin remains in the eyelid, the scarred area is cut out and reduced while correcting the double eyelid line. If there is insufficient eyelid tissue to remove unnecessary scar tissue and create a double eyelid line, the problem can be addressed by grafting fat into the eyelid.

In addition, because the types that require revision eyelid surgery vary from person to person—such as when swelling remains, when the double eyelid shape is asymmetrical, when there is a multiple-fold eyelid or hollowness above the eye, or when eye-opening correction was not sufficient—VN Plastic Surgery analyzes and identifies the cause of failure from the previous surgery through 1:1 consultations with medical staff who have extensive clinical experience in revision eyelid surgery. We then select the appropriate surgical method accordingly and reflect both functional considerations and the patient’s opinions to strive for more satisfying results.

VN Plastic Surgery revision eyelid surgery: what results can you expect?

First, you can expect a natural-looking eye shape with high satisfaction. Second, you can expect resolution of functional problems with the eyes. Third, you can expect minimized swelling and scarring. Fourth, you can expect to overcome surgical wounds and fear.

Why is VN Plastic Surgery’s revision eyelid surgery special?

At VN Plastic Surgery, we analyze the condition through sufficient consultation and propose customized revision eyelid surgery solutions. In addition, we strive to restore both the visible aesthetic aspects and the eye structure so that the eyes can be improved into a natural-looking shape, while minimizing damage to existing tissue and preventing re-adhesion after dissection.

VN Plastic Surgery works through various academic and paper activities to provide customers with more satisfying results, and through the surgeon identification system and the surgical responsibility guarantee system, we do not ignore problems after surgery and take responsibility to resolve them to the end. If you are considering revision eyelid surgery, we will help you regain a natural eye shape that harmonizes with your face by accurately identifying the features of your eyes and the problems with the previous surgery through 충분한 1:1 consultations with plastic surgeons who have extensive clinical experience and strong expertise at VN Plastic Surgery, and we will strive to deliver highly satisfying results.