Lower Eyelid Surgery
Hello, this is Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery. The under-eye area is one of the most delicate parts of the face and also one of the first areas where signs of aging become visible. When fat bulges out or the skin begins to sag, it can make you look more tired and worn out than your actual age. The surgery chosen to address these concerns is lower eyelid surgery. However, one of the first questions many patients ask during consultation is, “Will lower eyelid surgery leave a scar?” This is because even with excellent results, satisfaction can inevitably decrease if a visible scar remains. To reduce these concerns, understanding the surgical method and choosing the right clinic are more important than anything else.
Under-eye surgery methods can broadly be divided into two types. One is the traditional incisional method known as lower eyelid surgery, and the other is the transconjunctival approach known as under-eye fat repositioning, which works through the inside of the conjunctiva without a skin incision. The traditional method involves making an incision along the skin below the eyelashes to remove or reposition fat, and when necessary, excise stretched skin as well. Because the skin is directly incised in this case, a fine lower eyelid surgery scar may remain. Of course, it often gradually fades over time, but given the sensitive nature of the eye area, it is natural to have concerns about scarring. By contrast, the transconjunctival incision method makes an incision through the conjunctiva inside the eye, so its advantage is that no incision line is left on the outer skin. It is especially preferred by younger patients who do not have significant skin sagging and mainly have protruding fat.
However, the transconjunctival incision method does not suit everyone. For middle-aged and older patients with significant skin laxity, it can be difficult to achieve the desired improvement with only the transconjunctival incision method. In such cases, the traditional incisional method corresponding to lower eyelid surgery may actually be more suitable. This is because skin excision can improve wrinkles and sagging at the same time. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a customized surgical method according to your eye condition, age group, and skin elasticity. In this regard, experienced medical staff and an accurate diagnosis are more important than anything else, and Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery recommends methods suited to each patient’s individual conditions while aiming to minimize scarring. Ultimately, the key is how inconspicuously lower eyelid surgery scars can be managed, regardless of the method used.
Then what kind of care is needed to minimize scars after surgery? First, swelling and bruising may occur immediately after surgery, and this is part of the normal recovery process. In the case of the traditional incisional method, after stitch removal, scar-softening ointments or regenerative laser treatments may be used together to help make the scar less noticeable. On the other hand, the transconjunctival incision method leaves no incision line on the outer skin, but sufficient rest and care are important during the internal healing process. Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery also provides these postoperative care programs with careful attention, aiming to increase surgical satisfaction.
Another important point when choosing a clinic is surgical experience and know-how. The under-eye area is a sensitive region where blood vessels and nerves are densely concentrated, so even a small difference can lead to a major difference in results. Therefore, rather than deciding based only on cost or advertising, it is important to review the expertise of the medical team and carefully check similar cases and the surgical plan at a consultation. Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery first examines the condition under the eyes and then suggests a method suited to each patient. In particular, we focus on minimizing scars to help patients regain a natural and younger-looking impression.
Lower eyelid surgery is an important procedure that changes one’s impression and helps restore confidence. However, scarring remains a concern for many people, and to address this, it is essential to choose a clinic with extensive experience and technical expertise. Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery recommends a suitable surgical method for each patient’s condition and continues systematic care designed to minimize lower eyelid surgery scars. If you want clean, natural results, consider a consultation at Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery.