Can Tired, Sleepy-Looking Eyes Be Improved with Ptosis Correction?

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Compared with other surgeries, eye surgery is relatively easy to approach and less burdensome, so it is one of the most popular types of plastic surgery, and many people consider it when thinking about eye surgery. Even a slight change in the eye shape can greatly change a person’s image, and this area is easily influenced by shape and angle. Therefore, it should be carefully performed with the appropriate surgical method after considering the overall factors.

In the case of many East Asians, the eyelids often cover the eyes, and eyes that look sleepy and tired can give the other person a poor impression and may also cause functional problems.

If only the double eyelid line is created, the eyes may still look dull and weak. The weakened muscle must be pulled to expose more of the eyes clearly, making a brighter eye shape possible. That is why it is very important to first understand your own eyes through sufficient consultation with a plastic surgery specialist with extensive clinical experience!

If you have ptosis when getting double eyelid surgery, ptosis correction should be performed together so that both appearance and function can improve, leading to more satisfying results.

Today, let’s look at 'ptosis correction,' which can improve both appearance and function 👨🏻‍⚕️

What Is Ptosis?

As mentioned earlier, ptosis is a condition in which the muscle that opens the eyes is congenitally weak or has moved from its normal position later in life, causing the dark part of the eye to be covered significantly.

A normal eyelid has a distance of about 5 mm from the eyelid edge to the center of the pupil, but in ptosis, this distance is 2 mm, resulting in less than 70% exposure and a sleepy appearance.

In ptosis, because the force to open the eyes is weak, the forehead muscles are used, which can cause wrinkles on the forehead. If the brow muscles are used, the eyebrows may droop and the eyelids may become heavy, making you look much older than you actually are, and pain may also occur.

Relaxing the eyes can make you look tired or lethargic, and a habit of raising the eyes can give a fierce impression.

How Can Ptosis Be Corrected?

If you have the characteristics of ptosis mentioned above, it can be improved with ptosis correction surgery. Ptosis correction surgery is performed to correct eyes that look sleepy or have the pupil covered because the muscle that opens the eyes has weakened. Depending on the condition of the eyes, the surgery can be done with either an incision or a non-incision method.

When the eyes are naturally open, it is most appropriate to correct them so that about 80–90% of the pupil is visible.

At D.M Plastic Surgery, the strength of opening the eyes is strengthened to remove discomfort when opening the eyes and to expose the pupils hidden by the eyelids, improving them to look clearer and sharper.

It can improve a tired and lethargic impression and forehead wrinkles, and help prevent future forehead wrinkles.

What Is the Difference Between Incision and Non-Incision Ptosis Correction?

In the past, this type of surgery was performed by incising the skin, but recently the non-incision method is also used. If performed with this method, the burden of scars and recovery time may be reduced, but the incision method can also provide sufficiently satisfying results. Therefore, please first determine your current condition through an accurate diagnosis and find the improvement method that suits it best.

Since each patient has different physical characteristics and skin types, the procedure must be carried out in an appropriate way. It is best to make a careful choice after 충분히 consulting with experienced medical staff.

What Are the Effects of Ptosis Correction?!

As these methods have become better known, some people undergo the procedure for purely cosmetic purposes. If applied excessively in situations where it is not necessary, the eye shape may become unnatural, so you should carefully consider whether it is the right method for you before choosing it.

In addition, even if you have such symptoms, there are cases where double eyelid surgery is more appropriate, so it is important to accurately understand your condition.

Ways to check for these symptoms include whether you have a habit of opening your eyes wide or raising your brows enough to create wrinkles on the eyebrows or forehead, or whether you feel more comfortable looking downward than looking straight ahead with your head held upright. If, due to the characteristics of your eyes, you have tried temporarily creating a double eyelid using tape or glue and it naturally suits you without discomfort, it may be better to choose another method rather than ptosis correction surgery.

What Is Incisional Ptosis Correction?

This method strengthens the muscle that opens the eyes by making an incision in the eyelid and pulling the muscle. It is recommended for people with thick eyelids, a lot of fat, or severe ptosis.

Because the surgery is performed through an incision, fat can be removed, and although this may vary by individual, swelling and small scars may remain.

What Is Non-Incision Ptosis Correction?

A thread is connected to the muscle and skin through small openings in the eyelid to strengthen the muscle that opens the eyes. It is recommended for people with thin eyelids, little fat, or not severe eyelid drooping.

Since the surgery is performed without an incision, only a small amount of fat can be removed, and the post-surgery scars and swelling are relatively minor.

What If You Have Double Eyelid Surgery Without Ptosis Correction?

If you only have double eyelid surgery, it may become unnatural, like a sausage shape, and in some cases, the eyes may look smaller or more sleepy.

Through sufficient consultation with a plastic surgery specialist, the problems with the eyes should be identified and improved with the correct method to achieve satisfying results.

D.M Plastic Surgery Ptosis Correction Before & After

Before surgery + 1 month after surgery

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The case subject, who was worried about a weak-looking eye shape, chose ptosis correction surgery at D.M Plastic Surgery.

Through the photo above, you can see that the weak-looking eye shape has been improved naturally yet clearly.

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

D.M Plastic Surgery Eye & Nose Surgery Center Chief Director

Director’s plastic surgery philosophy

Eye surgery may seem relatively simple compared with other surgeries, but because it requires delicate technique and aesthetic sense, it should be performed after consultation with medical professionals who have extensive experience with a variety of cases in order to achieve satisfying results.

If you are currently considering eye surgery, it is most important to create harmony by considering your individual face and facial features, so after visiting our clinic, please receive sufficient one-on-one consultation with our eye surgery specialists.

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If the eyelid skin sags and covers the eyes, or if multiple folds form along the double eyelid crease, the impression can look stuffy and tired. Such a design may feel lacking from an aesthetic standpoint, and because functional aspects are also important, it should be approached even more carefully. Also, if you are considering non-double-eyelid ptosis correction together with double eyelid surgery, it is important to create natural results while preserving your original eye shape as much as possible.

So far, we have talked about ptosis correction surgery at D.M Plastic Surgery. I hope this was helpful for those who have been troubled by discomfort when opening their eyes, or by tired and sleepy-looking eyes.

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