Among cosmetic surgeries, double eyelid surgery is undoubtedly one of the most popular procedures. However, if you have had surgery to create double eyelids, or even if you naturally have double eyelids, but still cannot achieve the ideal eye shape you want, improvement through eye shape correction may be needed. Eye shape correction is a surgery that corrects and supports the strength used to open the eyes, making it especially suitable for patients with ptosis, whose drooping eyelids make them look sleepy.
Ptosis is a condition that occurs when the levator muscle, which lifts the eyelid, is weak. Because the eyelid droops and covers the pupil, it can create the impression of looking sleepy or tired. In addition, patients with ptosis often have weak eye muscles and tend to raise their eyes using the forehead. When they force the eyes open in this way, wrinkles can easily form on the forehead and between the eyebrows. It can also make the person look as if they are frowning, sometimes causing unnecessary misunderstandings in social life.
For this reason, many people are reducing these concerns through eye shape correction. Eye shape correction improves the vertical width of eyes that look sleepy and heavy due to weak levator muscle strength, creating larger, clearer-looking eyes. When performed together with double eyelid surgery, it can create a more natural yet defined eye shape, and because it can minimize the use of the forehead muscles caused by ptosis, it is receiving attention from many women who are concerned about their eyes.
Eye shape correction can largely be divided into incisional and non-incisional methods. In general, the incisional method is used when there is a large amount of fat concentrated in the upper eyelid and the degree of drooping is severe. Although the surgical method is more complex and the recovery period is longer than with non-incisional eye shape correction, the incisional method can provide a more definite effect when there is functional discomfort in opening the eyes. Non-incisional eye shape correction is suitable when the eyelids are thin and the drooping is not severe. Because the eyelid and muscle are adjusted through tiny openings without an incision, scarring and swelling tend to be minimal, making it a highly preferred option.
Director Hwang Ho of Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery said, “Ptosis is not simply an aesthetic issue. If it persists for a long time, it can lead to reduced vision, symptoms of astigmatism, uneven eyes, and forehead wrinkles. Therefore, after sufficient consultation, I recommend receiving correction through eye shape correction at a plastic surgery clinic with a systematic medical system and skilled specialists.”
He added, “Because the key to eye surgery is proportion and naturalness, it is also important to determine whether eye shape correction methods can be tailored by type, such as eyes with weak opening strength, sleepy-looking eyes, or eyes that look unnatural and small after surgery. When the most suitable surgical method is chosen for each individual by considering skin thickness, degree of drooping, and amount of fat, an ideal and natural eye line can be created and satisfying results can be achieved.”
Meanwhile, Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery, where medicine and art meet to create true beauty, provides systematic care through a high-level medical system, many years of surgical experience and know-how, and one-on-one customized plastic surgery. All surgeries and procedures are performed safely without the participation of substitute doctors. The clinic prioritizes patient safety and perfect surgical results above all else. Its representative procedures include eye surgeries such as epicanthoplasty/lateral canthoplasty, revision eye surgery, and eye shape correction; nose surgeries such as alar lowering, alar reduction, and revision rhinoplasty; anti-aging procedures such as fat grafting; and male plastic surgery.
▲ Herald Economy news article (2015.12.29) Source: Herald Economy · Reported on 2015.12.29 · Online News Team reporter · Original article news.heraldcorp.com
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