Eye Shape Correction: Making Tired-Looking Eyes Clear and Defined!

Actual eye surgery case at DM Plastic Surgery

Eye surgery is one of the most popular types of cosmetic surgery because it is relatively accessible and less burdensome than other procedures.

Many people consider eye surgery. Even a slight change in the eyes can create a significant difference in one’s image, and this area can easily influence one’s overall appearance depending on its shape and angle.

Therefore, the procedure should be performed carefully using a method suited to the individual, while considering all relevant factors.

In many people of East Asian descent, the eyelids cover part of the pupils. Tired-looking or sleepy-looking eyes can create an unfavorable impression and may also cause functional problems.

Creating only a double-eyelid crease may result in eyes that still look undefined and lacking in strength. The weakened muscles need to be tightened so that more of the pupils are exposed and the eyes can appear more open and refreshed. For this reason, it is very important to first understand the condition of your eyes through a thorough consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive clinical experience.

If you have symptoms of ptosis when undergoing double-eyelid surgery, eye shape correction should be performed together to improve both your appearance and the functional aspects of your eyes, helping achieve a more satisfying result.

Today, we will take a look at eye shape correction, a procedure that can improve both appearance and function 👨🏻‍⚕️

What Is Ptosis?

As mentioned earlier, ptosis is a condition in which the muscles that open the eyes are congenitally weak or have acquired weakness and are not in their normal position, causing the upper eyelid to cover a significant portion of the pupil.

In normal eyes, the distance from the edge of the eyelid to the center of the pupil is approximately 5 mm. In cases of ptosis, this distance may be about 2 mm, with less than 70% of the pupil exposed, making the eyes look sleepy.

Because people with ptosis have weak eye-opening strength and use their forehead muscles, forehead wrinkles may develop.

If they use their brow muscles instead, the eyebrows may droop and the eyelids may become thicker, making them look much older than they are and potentially causing discomfort or pain.

Relaxing the eyes may create a tired or listless impression, while the habit of opening the eyes forcefully may create a stern appearance.

How Can Ptosis Be Corrected?

If you have the characteristics of ptosis described above, they may be improved with eye shape correction surgery.

Eye shape correction is a procedure that corrects eyes in which the pupils are covered or appear sleepy because the muscles that open the eyes have weakened. Depending on the condition of the eyes, the procedure can be performed using either an incisional or non-incisional method.

When the eyes are opened naturally, correcting them so that approximately 80–90% of the pupils are visible is generally considered appropriate.

At DM Plastic Surgery, the eye-opening muscles are strengthened to reduce discomfort when opening the eyes and expose the pupils hidden by the eyelids, creating a clearer and more defined appearance.

This may improve a tired and listless appearance and forehead wrinkles, and help prevent future forehead wrinkles.

What Is the Difference Between Incisional and Non-Incisional Eye Shape Correction?

In the past, these procedures were performed by making an incision in the skin, but non-incisional methods are also used today.

This method may reduce concerns about scarring and recovery time, but the incisional method can also provide sufficiently satisfying results.

Therefore, we recommend determining your current condition through a detailed examination and finding an improvement method suited to your needs.

Because the procedure should be performed appropriately after considering each patient’s different physical characteristics and skin type, it is best to make a careful decision after a thorough consultation with an experienced medical professional.

What Are the Effects of Eye Shape Correction?!

As these methods have become more widely known, some people also undergo the procedure for purely cosmetic purposes.

If it is applied excessively when it is unnecessary, the eyes may instead look unnatural, so you should carefully consider whether the method is right for you before making a decision.

In addition, even if you have these symptoms, there may be cases in which double-eyelid surgery is more appropriate. Therefore, it is important to accurately understand the condition of your eyes.

Signs that may help identify these symptoms include whether you have a habit of opening or lifting your eyes widely enough to create wrinkles around the eyebrows or forehead, or whether you feel more comfortable looking downward than looking straight ahead with your head held upright.

If, given the characteristics of your eyes, you can temporarily create a double-eyelid crease using tools such as double-eyelid tape or glue and it looks natural and suits you without causing discomfort, choosing a different method instead of eye shape correction may be more suitable.

What Is Incisional Eye Shape Correction?

This method involves making an incision in the eyelid and tightening the muscles to strengthen the muscles that open the eyes.

It is recommended for people with thick eyelids, a large amount of fat, or severe ptosis.

Because the surgery is performed through an incision, fat removal is possible. However, results may vary from person to person, and swelling and small scars may remain.

What Is Non-Incisional Eye Shape Correction?

This method strengthens the muscles that open the eyes by passing sutures through small openings in the eyelids and connecting the muscles to the skin.

It is recommended for people with thin eyelids, little fat, or relatively mild eyelid drooping.

Because the surgery is performed without an incision, only a small amount of fat can be removed, and postoperative scarring and swelling are relatively limited.

What Happens If Only Double-Eyelid Surgery Is Performed Without Correcting Ptosis?

If only double-eyelid surgery is performed, the result may look unnatural, resembling a sausage shape.

Depending on the case, the eyes may look smaller or sleepier.

A thorough consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is needed to identify the problems with your eyes and improve them using the appropriate method in order to achieve a satisfying result.

DM Plastic Surgery Eye Shape Correction Before & After

Before eye shape correction surgery

[Actual eye surgery case at DM Plastic Surgery]

The patient was concerned that their weak double-eyelid crease frequently disappeared and chose eye shape correction surgery at DM Plastic Surgery.

One month after eye shape correction surgery

This photo was taken one month after eye shape correction at DM Plastic Surgery.

The photo above shows that the previously weak and sleepy-looking eyes were improved to create a clearer eye shape.

※The degree of swelling and recovery may vary from person to person. Please keep this in mind.※

Director of the Eye & Nose Surgery Center at DM Plastic Surgery

The Director’s Philosophy on Plastic Surgery

Eye surgery may appear relatively simple compared with other procedures, but it requires delicate technique and an aesthetic sense.

To achieve satisfying results, the procedure should be performed after consulting with a specialist medical professional who has extensive experience with a wide range of cases.

If you are currently considering eye surgery, it is most important to create a harmonious result by taking your individual facial features and proportions into account.

After visiting our clinic, we recommend having a thorough one-on-one consultation with a medical professional specializing in eye surgery.

When the skin of the eyelids becomes loose and covers the pupils, or when multiple folds form along the double-eyelid crease, the eyes may create a stuffy or tired impression.

You may feel that this design is lacking from an aesthetic perspective, and because functional aspects are also important, it should be approached with even greater care.

If you are also considering crease-free eye shape correction together with double-eyelid surgery, it is important to create a natural result while preserving the original shape of your eyes as much as possible.

So far, we have discussed eye shape correction surgery at DM Plastic Surgery.

We hope this information will be helpful to those who have been concerned about discomfort when opening their eyes or about eyes that look tired and sleepy.

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