Upper Blepharoplasty and Lower Blepharoplasty

As we age, the face changes in noticeable ways, looking older as the upper eyelids droop, the under-eye area becomes puffy, forehead wrinkles increase, and nasolabial folds deepen. In particular, upper eyelid sagging and under-eye wrinkles or under-eye puffiness can be corrected with relatively simple upper blepharoplasty and lower blepharoplasty.

These days, it is no exaggeration to say that there is a strong trend toward youthfulness and meticulous self-care, to the point where it is no longer surprising to see someone in their 70s look like they are in their 50s, or someone in their 50s look like they are in their 30s. Along with managing skin condition and wrinkles, the most important part of looking youthful is having a youthful-looking eye area. Upper blepharoplasty, which removes sagging upper eyelid skin, and lower blepharoplasty, which addresses dark circles under the eyes, are recognized as the first step in anti-aging surgery.

The purpose of upper blepharoplasty is to remove sagging skin from the upper eyelids. Usually, while removing the sagging skin, a double eyelid line is also created. The double eyelid formed after upper blepharoplasty is not only visually pleasing, but also serves the purpose of helping prevent future sagging of the upper eyelid skin.

If upper blepharoplasty is the procedure that removes sagging skin from the upper eyelids, then lower blepharoplasty is the procedure that addresses wrinkles under the eyes or puffiness. Ten years ago, scars remaining after lower blepharoplasty would stay visible for years, but recently the incision technique for lower blepharoplasty has improved, so the incision is made right along the eyelashes, and the scar has become almost unnoticeable after just one month.

Upper blepharoplasty and lower blepharoplasty are performed not only for aesthetic purposes, but also to relieve discomfort around the eyes. If the skin of the upper eyelids sags too much, the skin near the outer corners of the eyes frequently rubs against the skin of the lower eyelids and becomes irritated. If it is also moistened by tears, skin problems can develop and cause considerable discomfort, so in such cases upper blepharoplasty and lower blepharoplasty should be performed as soon as possible.

Keep in mind that among the days you have ahead, today is the youngest day, so it is better to get corrective treatment as soon as possible ㅎ