Many people undergo double eyelid surgery for a natural and defined eye shape.

However, there are also quite a few people who consider revision double eyelid surgery because they were not satisfied with the results of their first surgery, or because the double eyelid line loosens over time.

In this post, we will compare first-time double eyelid surgery and revision surgery,

and also take a look at tips for achieving successful results!

First Double Eyelid Surgery: Methods and Features

Before and after suture-based first surgery

Before and after incision-based first surgery

Double eyelid surgery is usually performed using either the incision method or the non-incision (suture-based) method.

By comprehensively considering factors such as skin elasticity, degree of sagging, amount of eyelid fat, and eye-opening strength,

the surgical method is chosen to suit each person.

First-time double eyelid surgery is performed on eyes that have never had surgery before,

so there is no tissue damage or adhesions, making the procedure easier than revision surgery.

Also, compared with revision surgery, there is relatively more freedom in choosing the surgical method and setting the line height,

and the recovery period is relatively shorter as well.

Revision Double Eyelid Surgery: Why It Is More Difficult

Revision double eyelid surgery is performed to improve problems caused by a previous surgery, such as scarring, adhesions, or loosening of the line.

It is not simply about creating a new line;

because a new line must be made while organizing the scar tissue that has already adhered,

far more precise surgical skill is required than in first-time surgery.

Since revision surgery must be performed while addressing adhesions caused by the previous operation,

limitations may arise in the surgical method depending on whether the skin or muscles have been damaged,

so the incision method is used much more often than the non-incision (suture-based) method.

There are also many more factors to consider when resetting the double eyelid line,

and because surgery begins with structures already altered by the previous operation rather than the eye's original state,

in some cases rapid correction is performed after checking on the day the stitches are removed in order to match both sides as closely as possible.

Cases Where Revision Surgery Is Considered

There are many cases in which revision surgery is considered.

Above all, when people are dissatisfied with the surgical results, they consider revision surgery.

These are before-and-after photos of patients who received revision double eyelid surgery at Lari Plastic Surgery.

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Tips for Successful Revision Double Eyelid Surgery!

Visit clinics specializing in revision surgery in person.

After narrowing down clinics that specialize in revision surgery through a search, you should visit consultations in person and carefully compare and review before-and-after photos.

If a clinic is good at revision surgery, it is a timeless truth that they are also likely to be good at first-time surgery.

You must accurately communicate your previous surgical history.

If it is your first surgery, this does not apply, but in the case of revision surgery, it is best to accurately inform the clinic not only of the surgical history of the area being operated on,

but also of any surgical history around that area.

Secure enough recovery time.

Recovery time after surgery varies from person to person, so it is better to allow for a generous schedule.

Also, because double eyelid surgery may sometimes require rapid correction to match both sides,

if you set the recovery period too short, it may be difficult to return to daily life smoothly.

Precautions During Recovery After Double Eyelid Surgery

For about 1 to 2 days after double eyelid surgery, it is good to apply cold compresses.

These cold compresses help reduce the initial swelling after surgery, so about two days is sufficient.

No smoking and no alcohol are essential.

No matter what surgery you undergo, smoking and drinking affect blood circulation and can cause inflammation, so caution is necessary.

You should visit the clinic regularly for a certain period to check your progress.

You should show the surgeon how you are recovering after the surgery and have them check whether you are healing according to schedule,

and during the period when progress checks are needed, you should set aside your worries and wait.

Everyone hopes that this surgery will be their last.

However, everyone’s body structure has small and large differences, and surgery is also performed by people,

so it is not possible to achieve 100% satisfaction and 100% identical results.

Rather than rushing to recover quickly in the short term after surgery,

if you wait patiently and allow time, you can achieve the best possible results.

Lari Plastic Surgery supports all patients in achieving the good results they hope for.