Lowering the double-eyelid line: what to know before line adjustment
Hello, this is Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery. Surgery to lower the double-eyelid line is often sought by people who, over time, feel that their crease height is excessively high or looks unnatural. At first, many choose a higher line because they want their eyes to look larger, but as time passes, the line may appear too thick and exaggerated, and it can even create a sausage-like look. In such cases, improvement toward a more natural and harmonious line can be expected by lowering the double-eyelid line. This surgery is not simply about lowering the existing line; it requires a complex process that considers the overall aesthetic balance and function of the eyes.
Double-eyelid line lowering surgery requires a much more delicate and challenging procedure than creating a higher line. If the existing double-eyelid line is high, the existing adhesions must first be released, and great caution is required during this process. When releasing adhesions, careful adjustment is needed so that the function and structure of the eyelid are not affected. At the same time, not only the lowered height of the line but also the elasticity of the eyelid and the condition of the upper eyelid area must be considered comprehensively. In some cases, during the process of lowering the line, the eyelid may lack fat or appear sunken, so additional procedures such as fat grafting may be performed together.
An important point when considering double-eyelid line lowering is each patient’s individual eye condition and the amount of available skin. If there is enough skin laxity, it may be possible to lower the line through an incision. However, if there is not enough available skin, a non-incisional method may be necessary. A non-incisional method can also be suitable for lowering the line, but an accurate judgment based on each patient’s condition is required. Therefore, before deciding on surgery, it is essential to accurately assess the eye condition and skin availability, and thorough consultation with an experienced specialist is necessary.
Some people considering this surgery also often wish to undergo ptosis correction at the same time. Ptosis correction is mainly performed for those who lack sufficient strength to open their eyes and therefore use the eyebrow or forehead muscles a lot, or for those with blepharoptosis. It aims to improve the eye-opening function. However, even when the upper eyelid area appears sunken or the line has been set too high, ptosis correction may provide benefits. Since lowering the line can often be combined with improvement of the functional aspects of the eyelid, it is important to consider not only the cosmetic aspect but also the functional aspect.
If you want a line that is too large when first setting the double-eyelid crease, you may regret it later, so it is important to consider a natural line from the beginning. Many people considering surgery are looking to improve an unsatisfactory line after already having undergone surgery, so you should take enough time during the consultation before surgery to find a line that suits you.
If you are considering lowering your double-eyelid line, the most important thing is to have a thorough consultation with a plastic surgeon who has professional experience and to discuss the surgical method and line design in depth. Rather than relying on incorrect information from the internet or people around you, deciding on the method that suits you together with a specialist is the safest and most effective approach. Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery will help you with that decision. Please contact us through the Open KakaoTalk link below. Thank you!