Eyelid surgery
Eyelid surgery deals with the shape of the eyelid, the strength of the muscle that opens the eye, and sagging or lost volume around the eyes. JAYJUN Plastic Surgery explains double eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, canthoplasty, under-eye procedures, upper and lower eyelid surgery, sub-brow lift, forehead lift and revision surgery. Operating time, anesthesia and stitch removal differ by method, and each page lists them.
Double eyelid surgery
Non-incisional double eyelid surgery
Forms the crease through tiny punctures instead of a skin incision, for lids that are not thick or heavily sagging. Surgery takes 30 minutes, and daily life is possible the same day.
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A small incision removes excess fat and muscle, so the crease is less likely to loosen than with non-incisional methods. Takes 30-40 minutes; stitches are removed after 5 days.
View detailsIncisional double eyelid surgery
Creates the crease through an eyelid incision while trimming loose skin, fat and muscle; considered for thick or sagging lids. Surgery takes 1 hour; stitches are removed after 7 days.
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Ptosis correction
Ptosis correction
Adjusts the muscle that opens the eye to improve sleepy-looking eyes, in incisional or non-incisional form. Surgery takes 1 hour, with stitches removed at day 7.
View detailsNon-incisional ptosis correction
Corrects mild ptosis without a skin incision, using double knots at the eye-opening muscle and crease line. Surgery takes 30 minutes; recovery is 5-7 days.
View detailsIncisional ptosis correction
Strengthens the levator muscle that opens the eye through an eyelid incision. Surgery takes 1 hour under sedation or local anesthesia, with same-day discharge.
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Canthoplasty and revision
Medial & upper epicanthoplasty
Medial epicanthoplasty opens the epicanthal fold to lengthen the eye, while upper epicanthoplasty raises skin covering the inner eye. Surgery takes 30 minutes; stitches out after 7 days.
View detailsLateral & lower canthoplasty
Lateral canthoplasty lengthens the eye horizontally and lower canthoplasty enlarges it vertically; the two are often combined. Surgery takes 30 minutes; stitches out after 7 days.
View detailsRevision eyelid surgery
Revision of earlier double eyelid, canthoplasty or ptosis surgery, planned after diagnosing the cause. Surgery takes 1.5-2 hours under short-acting sedation, with same-day discharge.
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Under-eye area
Under-eye fat removal
Removes protruding under-eye fat through a laser incision on the inner eyelid lining, considered for dark circles and shadowing. Surgery takes 30 minutes to 1 hour; recovery is 5-7 days.
View detailsUnder-eye fat repositioning
Moves bulging under-eye fat into the hollow beneath it and fixes it in place, using an internal or external fixation method. Surgery takes 30 minutes to 1 hour; recovery is 5-7 days.
View detailsLower eyelid roll enhancement
Adds volume to the area under the eyes with filler, autologous fat or artificial dermis. The procedure takes 10 minutes with numbing cream, no stitches, and daily life resumes right after.
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Eyelid surgery for aging eyes
Upper eyelid surgery
Removes a measured amount of sagging upper eyelid skin and tightens the muscle to improve a heavy, closed-in look. Surgery takes 1 hour; stitches are removed after 5-7 days.
View detailsSub-brow lift
Lifts sagging eyelid skin through an incision below the brow, an option when you want to keep your existing double eyelid line. Surgery takes 30-40 minutes; stitches out after 5-7 days.
View detailsLower eyelid surgery
Reshapes sagging, uneven skin and fat under the eyes in midlife, adding lateral canthal fixation when needed. Surgery takes 1 hour; stitches are removed after 5-7 days.
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Forehead and eye-corner lifting
Forehead lift (Endotine) · endoscopic brow lift
An endoscopic forehead lift that addresses forehead, glabellar and eye-corner lines and drooping lids caused by a lowered brow. Surgery takes 30-40 minutes; recovery is 2-3 weeks.
View detailsForehead lift (suture fixation) · brow lift
Special threads inserted through small incisions inside the hairline to improve a drooping brow and forehead lines. Surgery takes 30 minutes to 1 hour; stitches out after 7-14 days.
View detailsEyejun lift
Eyejun lift raises a drooping outer eye corner to change the look of the eyes. Surgery takes 30 minutes under sedation or local anesthesia; stitches come out after 7 days.
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Find by concern
- Thick eyelids with marked saggingIncisional double eyelid surgery
- Natural double eyelid without an incisionNon-incisional double eyelid surgery
- Sleepy-looking eyes with weak eye openingPtosis correction
- Epicanthal folds that make the eyes look tightMedial & upper epicanthoplasty
- Under-eye bulges and dark circlesUnder-eye fat removal
- Not satisfied with an earlier eyelid or canthoplasty resultRevision eyelid surgery
Frequently asked questions
How is double eyelid surgery divided into methods?
Double eyelid surgery is divided into incisional, non-incisional and partial-incision methods. The incisional method is considered for thick eyelids or marked sagging, and the non-incisional method for eyelids that are not thick and sag only slightly. The partial-incision method uses a small incision to remove excess fat and muscle, and is described as less likely to loosen than the non-incisional method.
When is ptosis correction considered?
It is considered when weak eye-opening muscles make the eyelid droop and the eyes look sleepy, or when the forehead and brows are overused to open the eyes. Non-incisional correction is considered for mild drooping and incisional correction for moderate or greater drooping. Surgery takes 30 minutes for the non-incisional method and 1 hour for the incisional method, with same-day discharge.
What types of canthoplasty are there?
Canthoplasty is divided into medial and upper epicanthoplasty, and lateral and lower canthoplasty. Medial canthoplasty releases the epicanthal fold to lengthen the eye horizontally, while upper epicanthoplasty raises the skin covering the front of the eye. Lateral canthoplasty lengthens the eye horizontally and lower canthoplasty lengthens it vertically, and each takes 30 minutes with stitch removal after 7 days.
When can I have revision eyelid surgery?
It is generally considered six months or more after the first surgery, once the tissue has settled. If there is inflammation, surgery waits until it subsides, and when a poor early result is expected, early correction within 2 weeks, before the tissue hardens, is sometimes possible. Revision surgery is planned individually after the cause of the earlier result has been diagnosed.
Can I go home on the day of eyelid surgery?
Every eyelid procedure in this category is described as same-day discharge without hospitalization. Anesthesia is often sedation or local anesthesia, and stitches are removed between 3 and 14 days after surgery or are not needed with some methods. Bleeding and bruising can occur, and recovery time varies with each person's condition.