Eye Correction: Do Your Eyelids With Double Folds Make You Look Tired?

<Actual eye surgery case from DM Plastic Surgery>

Compared with other surgeries, eye surgery is relatively easy to approach and less burdensome, so it is one of the most common types of plastic surgery, and many people consider it. The eyes can create a big change in impression with even a slight difference, and they are an area where appearance is easily influenced by shape and angle. Therefore, it should be carefully performed with the appropriate surgical method, taking all overall factors into consideration.

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

If you only create a double eyelid line, the eyes may look weak and unclear, so the weakened muscles need to be pulled to reveal the eyes more clearly and improve them into a fresher eye shape. Because of this, 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 undergoing double eyelid surgery, eye correction should be performed together so that both appearance and function can be improved, leading to highly satisfying results.

Today, let’s learn about “eye 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 eye is congenitally weak or has moved from its normal position after birth, causing the black pupil to be covered significantly.

A normal eyelid has a distance of about 5 mm from the edge of the eyelid to the center of the black pupil, but in ptosis, the distance from the edge of the eyelid to the center of the black pupil is 2 mm, with less than 70% exposure, making the eyes look sleepy.

In cases of ptosis, because the force used to open the eyes is weak, the forehead muscles are used, which can cause forehead wrinkles. If the eyebrow muscles are used, the eyebrows may droop and the eyelids become thicker, making a person look much older than they actually are, and pain may also accompany this.

If you relax the muscles around the eyes, you may look tired or lethargic, and if you have a habit of lifting your eyes, you may give a harsh impression.

How can ptosis be corrected?

If you have the characteristics of ptosis mentioned above, it can be improved with eye correction surgery. Eye correction surgery is a procedure that corrects eyes that look sleepy or have the pupil covered because the muscle that opens the eyes has weakened, and depending on the condition of the eyes, it can be performed either with an incision or without an incision.

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

At DM Plastic Surgery, we strengthen the muscle that opens the eyes, remove discomfort when opening the eyes, and reveal the pupil hidden by the eyelids to improve the eyes into a clearer and more defined appearance.

It can improve an impression that looks tired and lethargic, as well as forehead wrinkles, and help prevent forehead wrinkles in the future.

What is the difference between incisional and non-incisional eye correction?

In the past, this type of surgery was performed by making an incision in the skin, but recently the non-incisional method is also being used. If performed with this method, the burden of scars and recovery time can be reduced, but the incisional method is also a way to expect sufficiently satisfying results. Therefore, please identify your current condition through an accurate diagnosis and find the improvement method that suits it.

As such, since each patient has different physical characteristics and skin types, it is best to choose carefully through sufficient consultation with experienced medical staff, as the procedure must be performed using the appropriate method.

What are the effects of eye correction?!

As these methods have become known, some people undergo the procedure for simple cosmetic purposes. If applied excessively in situations where it is unnecessary, the eyes 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 lifting them until wrinkles form on the eyebrows or forehead, or whether you feel more comfortable looking down than looking straight ahead with your head held upright. If, given the characteristics of your eyes, you have tried temporarily creating a double eyelid using tools such as double eyelid tape or glue and it suits you naturally without discomfort, then choosing another method rather than eye correction surgery may be better.

What is incisional eye 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 removal is possible, and although it may vary from person to person, swelling and small scars may remain.

What is non-incisional eye correction?

Through small holes in the eyelid, sutures connect the muscle and skin to strengthen the muscle that opens the eyes. It is recommended for people with thin eyelids, little fat, or not much drooping of the eyes.

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

If you only have double eyelid surgery without correcting ptosis?

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 sleepier.

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

DM Plastic Surgery Eye Correction Before & After Before surgery + 2 months after surgery for eye correction

[Actual eye surgery case from DM Plastic Surgery]

The case subject, who was worried about their weak-looking eyes and multiple folds on the eyelids, chose eye correction surgery at DM Plastic Surgery.

Through the photo above, you can see that the eyes have changed to a clearer appearance and the multiple folds have disappeared, improving the impression and eye shape into a cleaner look.

※Please note that the degree of swelling and recovery may vary from person to person.※

DM Plastic Surgery Eye & Nose Surgery Center Chief Director

Director’s philosophy on plastic surgery

Eye surgery may seem relatively simple compared to other surgeries, but because it requires delicate technique and aesthetic sense, it should be performed after consultation with a medical specialist who has 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 taking your individual face and features into account, so please visit our clinic and receive sufficient one-on-one consultation with our eye surgery specialists.

<Actual eye surgery case from DM Plastic Surgery>

When the eyelid skin sags and covers the pupil, or when multiple folds form on the double eyelid line, the impression can look 답답해보이고 피곤해보일 수 있어요. This kind of design may feel lacking in terms of aesthetics, and because functional aspects are also important, it should be approached more carefully. Also, if you are considering non-incisional eye correction together with double eyelid surgery, it is important to create a natural result while preserving your original eye shape as much as possible.

So far, we have talked about eye correction surgery at DM Plastic Surgery. We hope this has been helpful for those who have been troubled by discomfort when opening their eyes, or by eyes that look tired and sleepy.

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