Eye Correction Surgery: Transform a Dull, Heavy-Looking Eye Shape into a Clear, Brighter One!

<Real-life eye surgery case from DM Plastic Surgery>

In an era when the image you present to others matters, many people invest in self-care to leave a good first impression. Among the features that have the greatest influence on first impressions, the most important is the eyes.

The eye shape is an area where even a small change in a 1 mm line, the position of the outer corner of the eye, or the shape and angle can significantly change the overall image. Compared with other surgeries, it is relatively easy to approach and places less burden on recovery, so regardless of age or gender, it is one of the most commonly considered cosmetic procedures for improving appearance and overcoming complexes.

Many people want clear, attractive-looking eyes that inspire trust. However, insisting on double-eyelid surgery alone just because you want larger eyes may not be the right answer.

In many East Asian eye shapes, the eyelid covers a large portion of the eyeball. In such cases, people often feel stressed because others mistake them for looking tired or sleepy.

Not only does this create a negative impression, but sagging eyelids can also obstruct the field of vision, causing you to raise your eyebrows with forehead muscles. This leads to not only cosmetic concerns but also functional problems.

If you simply create a double-eyelid line while the muscle that opens the eyes is weak, your eyes may end up looking even more tired. Only by firmly tightening the weakened muscle can the eyeball be fully revealed, creating a refreshed and clear eye shape.

Therefore, before surgery, it is most important to fully understand your current eye condition through sufficient consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive clinical experience.

In particular, if you have ptosis, you should undergo eye correction at the same time as double-eyelid surgery. Only then can both the outward appearance and the functional difficulty of opening the eyes be improved at once, leading to a highly satisfactory result.

So today, let’s take a look at DM Plastic Surgery’s eye correction procedure, which can address both cosmetic and functional concerns! :)

What is ptosis?

The eyelid has a muscle that lifts the eye upward. When this muscle is congenitally weak or has an abnormal position after birth, and the black part of the eye is covered significantly, this is called ptosis.

When the eyes are opened comfortably, the normal distance from the eyelid margin to the center of the black pupil is around 5 mm. In cases of ptosis, that distance is about 2 mm, with the exposed portion being less than 70%, which gives a tired or sleepy impression.

If you have ptosis, it is not just that your eyes look small. It can also cause various inconveniences in daily life. Because the force used to open the eyes is weak, the forehead muscles are used unconsciously, which can easily lead to deep forehead wrinkles.

Also, if you force your eyebrows upward to open your eyes, the eyebrows may gradually droop and the eyelid area may become puffier. This makes you look older than your actual age.

Most of all, the biggest stress comes from the change in impression. When you relax your eyes naturally, people around you may ask if you are tired, look lethargic, or seem sleepy. On the other hand, the habit of staring wide-eyed and lifting the eyes to secure your field of vision can sometimes give you a harsh, angry-looking impression.

If you have the characteristics of ptosis mentioned above, it can be improved with eye correction surgery.

Eye correction is a procedure that corrects eyes that look sleepy or have the pupil covered because the muscle that opens the eyes is weakened. Depending on the current eyelid thickness, degree of sagging, and eye condition, the appropriate method is selected from incision or non-incision surgery for a customized procedure.

The most important point during surgery is naturalness rather than an artificial look. When the eyes are opened comfortably, the ideal correction is one that allows about 80% to 90% of the black pupil to be visible.

DM Eye Correction Before & After

[Real-life eye correction surgery case from DM Plastic Surgery]

This is a two-month follow-up photo after eye correction at DM Plastic Surgery. The patient, who had long been concerned about tired-looking, weak eyes, chose DM Plastic Surgery’s eye correction procedure.

From the photos above, you can see that the eyes have become clearer and the overlapping eyelid crease has disappeared, creating a cleaner impression.

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

What is the difference between incision and non-incision?

✅ When definite correction and fat removal are needed: incision eye correction Incision eye correction is exactly what the name suggests: a method performed by directly making an incision in the skin. During surgery, unnecessary fat and sagging skin can be effectively removed, and it is very suitable for people with severe ptosis or thick eyelids. Depending on the individual’s skin characteristics, swelling or a small scar may remain during the recovery process.

✅ If you want a quick recovery and a natural look: non-incision eye correction Non-incision eye correction is a method that adjusts the muscle that opens the eyes through tiny openings without making a skin incision. Because there is no incision, only a small amount of fat can be removed, but it is suitable for naturally correcting mild to moderate ptosis that is not severe. Most of all, because postoperative scars and swelling are relatively minimal, it is highly satisfying for people who need to return quickly to daily life.

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💡 The most important thing is finding the surgical method that is right for you.

Each surgical method has clear characteristics and different suitable cases. Therefore, rather than insisting on a particular method, you must have a full consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive clinical experience. Understanding the thickness of the skin, the amount of fat, and the strength of the muscle that opens the eyes, and choosing a customized surgical method accordingly is the first step toward successful eye surgery.

DM Eye Correction Surgery Is Recommended For These People!👍🏻

✅ People whose eyes look tired and sleepy ✅ People who want to improve a blank expression into a clearer one ✅ People who feel discomfort when opening their eyes because the eye-opening muscles are weak ✅ People whose eyes look tired because a large part of the black pupil is covered ✅ People who get forehead wrinkles when opening their eyes, making them look older ✅ People whose eyes look smaller and tighter after double-eyelid surgery

DM Plastic Surgery recommends eye correction surgery for these people.

Chief Surgeon of DM Plastic Surgery’s Eye and Nose Surgery Center

Although eye surgery may seem relatively simple compared with other procedures, because it requires delicate technique and aesthetic sense, you should proceed after consulting with specialized medical staff who have extensive surgical experience in a variety of cases in order to achieve satisfying results.

<Chief Surgeon Lee Ju-hong’s philosophy on plastic surgery>

If you are currently considering eye surgery, the most important thing is to create harmony while taking your face and features into account. Please visit our clinic and receive sufficient one-on-one consultation with our eye surgery specialists.

<Real-life eye surgery case from DM Plastic Surgery>

So far, we have discussed DM Plastic Surgery’s eye correction procedure. 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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