[Lari Plastic Surgery] Upper Blepharoplasty for Improving Drooping Eyelids, Also Possible for Double-Eyelid-Free Upper Blepharoplasty

As we age, or due to our natural eye structure,

the upper eyelids may droop, making the face look sleepy, heavy, or older.

At times like this, the surgery to consider is upper blepharoplasty.

Upper blepharoplasty is a procedure that removes sagging upper eyelid skin caused by aging

and, if necessary, controls the muscle and fat layers to improve the eye shape. If the degree of eyelid drooping is severe, it may also cause functional vision problems, but because the eyes are part of the face, the aesthetic aspect cannot be ignored, so people often visit #plastic_surgery more than #ophthalmology for upper blepharoplasty.

Upper blepharoplasty is recommended for the following people. It is also for cases where drooping skin makes it hard to open the eyes, or when you want to make tired, sleepy-looking eyes look clearer.

Before having upper blepharoplasty, sufficient consultation is necessary. To determine the amount of skin to remove, the degree of drooping must be accurately assessed, and there should also be detailed discussion about whether upper eyelid fat removal or ptosis correction needs to be performed together, as well as the design of the eyelid line.

Looking at the before-and-after photos, the drooping upper eyelids had heavily covered much of the eyeballs, but through upper blepharoplasty, unnecessary excess skin was removed so that the eyes became visible within a normal range. As the parts hidden by the eyelids were exposed and the eyes looked larger, the overall eye shape became brighter without other procedures such as canthoplasty, creating a more defined impression.

Upper blepharoplasty is similar to double-eyelid surgery, but the focus is slightly different. While double-eyelid surgery focuses on lowering or raising the line and creating the desired shape, upper blepharoplasty focuses on removing drooping skin.

That said, does it mean the line is not considered at all? No, that is not the case. Upper blepharoplasty can also be designed with a line choice.

Those who want a double-eyelid line can have upper blepharoplasty while creating a double eyelid.

For women who usually wear makeup, upper blepharoplasty is often performed so that the double-eyelid line remains visible. Having a double-eyelid line can look more glamorous and softer than a no-double-eyelid look. However, for middle-aged and older patients, compared with younger people, it is more difficult for the double-eyelid line to come out naturally and beautifully, and recovery tends to be slower, so the eyes may look swollen like sausage for a long time, so this should be kept in mind before surgery.

On the other hand, if you are worried that a double-eyelid line might feel too burdensome, upper blepharoplasty can be performed as no-double-eyelid or with a very thin hidden double eyelid.

Because people nowadays pursue a more natural look, many prefer having no double-eyelid line rather than one, so double-eyelid-free upper blepharoplasty is often sought. People who usually do not wear makeup and prefer a natural style undergo upper blepharoplasty with a natural yet defined no-double-eyelid line. Compared with upper blepharoplasty with a double-eyelid line, double-eyelid-free upper blepharoplasty has noticeably less swelling and, on average, a shorter recovery period, making it suitable for those who want to see the effects as quickly as possible.

Removing drooping skin and making eyes that were pressed down and felt heavy look clearer, the results of upper blepharoplasty bring positive effects and good changes regardless of whether there is a double-eyelid line or not.

Regardless of whether there is a line or not, after upper blepharoplasty, you should apply ice packs well for about 1 to 2 days after surgery, and it is important to keep the wound area clean so that water does not touch it until the stitches are removed. It is good to open the eyes as widely and clearly as possible, but you should avoid activities that raise intraocular pressure or abdominal pressure.

Upper blepharoplasty is a procedure that seeks improvement in both the aesthetic and functional aspects, so a detailed consultation while directly observing the movement of the eyes should come first, and it is best to have the surgery performed by a specialist with extensive surgical experience.

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