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Upper eyelid surgery
With age, the skin of the eyelids sags, making the eyes look smaller and heavy.
Raising the eyebrows to open the eyes deepens forehead wrinkles and creates an older appearance.
An appropriate amount of sagging upper eyelid skin is removed and the muscle tightened
to eliminate eye wrinkles and create a clear, youthful eye appearance.
Upper eyelid surgery at JAYJUN
Surgery information
- Operating time
- 1 hour
- Anesthesia
- Sedation, local anesthesia
- Hospital stay
- Discharge the same day
- Stitch removal
- 5–7 days
- Recovery period
- Daily activities after suture removal
- Bleeding, bruising and other side effects may occur depending on individual circumstances, and recovery times may vary.
Upper eyelid surgery at JAYJUN
Who may need upper eyelid surgery
- When sagging eyelid skin covers the double eyelid crease, disrupting its shape
- When sagging eyelids obstruct the field of vision
- When aging reduces skin elasticity and the eyelids droop
- When loose eyelid skin causes skin irritation or eyelashes to poke the eyes
Upper eyelid surgery at JAYJUN
Surgical technique
Assess eyelid drooping and aging, determine how much skin to remove, and design the double eyelid crease
Make an incision along the double eyelid crease and remove loose skin
(with fat removal if needed)
Connect the skin to the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, then close the incision
Achieve a clear, well-defined, youthful eye appearance
Upper eyelid surgery at JAYJUN
Features
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Semi-permanent results
Tightening the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, which causes eyelid drooping, maintains the surgical effect semi-permanently
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A younger appearance
Removing sagging eyelid skin also improves forehead wrinkles for a naturally younger appearance
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Clear, well-defined eyes
Double eyelid surgery with an incision to remove sagging skin creates clearer, more beautiful eyes
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Aesthetic and functional correction together
Correct sagging eyelids to improve both eye appearance and function
Upper eyelid surgery at JAYJUN
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Upper eyelid surgery at JAYJUN
FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about upper eyelid surgery.
What is upper eyelid surgery?
This operation removes an appropriate amount of upper eyelid skin that has loosened with age and tightens the muscle to eliminate eye wrinkles, creating a clear, youthful eye appearance.
Who may need upper eyelid surgery?
It is needed when severe eyelid sagging disrupts the double eyelid crease, drooping eyelids obstruct vision, aging reduces skin elasticity and causes drooping, or loose eyelid skin causes irritation or eyelashes to poke the eyes.
How long does surgery take, and what anesthesia is used?
Surgery takes about 1 hour with sedation or local anesthesia, and you go home the same day.
When are sutures removed after surgery?
Stitches are removed around 5–7 days after surgery.
Can upper eyelid surgery also improve forehead wrinkles?
Yes. Removing sagging eyelid skin reduces the habit of raising the eyebrows to open the eyes, so you can expect forehead wrinkles to improve too, for a naturally younger appearance.
How long do upper eyelid surgery results last?
Because the levator palpebrae superioris muscle responsible for eyelid drooping is tightened directly, the effect lasts semi-permanently.
Can upper eyelid surgery help improve the field of vision?
Yes. It can address both the functional problem of sagging eyelids obstructing vision and aesthetic concerns.
What are the steps in upper eyelid surgery?
Assess sagging and aging and design the crease → make an incision along the crease and remove loose skin (and fat if needed) → connect the skin to the levator palpebrae superioris muscle and close the incision.
Can upper eyelid surgery be combined with double eyelid surgery?
Yes. Double eyelid surgery can be performed when the sagging skin is incised, creating clearer, more beautiful eyes. Learn about double eyelid surgery
How long does recovery take?
Daily activities are possible after suture removal. Side effects such as bleeding and bruising, as well as recovery time, may vary with your condition.
What sets JAYJUN eye surgery apart
Your JAYJUN, a standard of beauty
One-to-one, personalized eye surgery
Considering the balance and harmony of your eyes and face, we apply the most suitable surgical method.
Professional collaborative care
Doctors, the surgical center, coordinators and the treatment center work within a professional, structured system for safety from consultation through postoperative care.
Minimal swelling and scarring, fast recovery
Experienced specialists minimize swelling, supported by aftercare from trained staff to help you return to daily life quickly.
Eye surgery with high patient satisfaction
Specialists operate with a sense of responsibility for the result, achieving high satisfaction and a low revision rate.
Specialist medical staff committed to research
The refined, precise surgical expertise of JAYJUN plastic surgery specialists delivers satisfying results.
Dedicated one-to-one anesthesia care
An anesthesiology and pain medicine specialist takes dedicated responsibility for anesthesia during surgery, with an emergency response system for safety.