Middle-aged eye plastic surgery requires a customized approach that simultaneously considers functional improvement and aesthetic balance.
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JAYJUN Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Clinic — Plastic Surgery Specialist Dr. Ha Kiyoung, Director
Eyes are a key element that determines the overall facial impression and play an important role in creating a clear and vibrant image. Recently, as interest in improving appearance has spread to all age groups, the number of cases where even middle-aged people are considering eye plastic surgery is steadily increasing. In particular, the demand for improving functional discomfort caused by aging beyond simple cosmetic purposes is increasing.In general, when thinking about eye plastic surgery, it is easy to think of double eyelid surgery first, but for middle-aged people, it is difficult to expect sufficient improvement by simply creating a line. This is because as we age, skin elasticity decreases and functional problems such as sagging eyelids obscure our vision. Accordingly, the approach to middle-aged eye plastic surgery that considers both beauty and function is attracting attention.
Representative surgeries include upper eyelid, lower eyelid, sub-brow lift, and endoscopic forehead lift. Upper eyelid surgery is a method of removing the sagging upper eyelid to improve the field of vision and make the eyes clearer. It is effective in improving the heavy appearance when the eyelids cover the pupils, and it also helps relieve functional discomfort.
Lower eyelid surgery focuses on arranging the fat and sagging skin under the eyes to even alleviate wrinkles. It can help improve the appearance of dark shadows under the eyes or a tired look and contribute to creating a brighter and younger image. Especially, a method that maintains natural volume through fat repositioning is becoming preferred.
Sub-brow lift is a method of lifting sagging eyelids by making an incision under the eyebrows. It has the advantage of revealing the existing buried double eyelid line and naturally improving it. It is considered a surgery that places relatively little burden on the patient because it allows you to refine your impression without significantly changing the double eyelid line. Endoscopic forehead lift is a method of lifting the forehead and eyebrows together and lifting the entire area around the eyes, and a more fundamental effect of improving aging can be expected.
Ha Kiyoung, director of JAYJUN Plastic Surgery (plastic surgery specialist), said, "The key to middle-aged eye surgery is not to make the eyes bigger. The ultimate goal is to restore a natural, youthful look without excessive changes while improving functional problems caused by sagging. To achieve this, a precise diagnosis and personalized surgical plan based on an understanding of the anatomical structure are essential."
He continued, "Middle-aged eye plastic surgery is often related to quality of life beyond just cosmetics. In order to improve the field of vision and achieve natural results, it is important to take an approach that fully considers the individual's aging condition and facial proportions," adding, "Surgery that emphasizes balance and harmony rather than excessive correction can lead to high satisfaction."
In this way, each middle-aged eye plastic surgery has a different application target and scope of improvement, so it is important to make a selection that comprehensively considers the individual's eye condition, degree of skin sagging, and overall facial balance. Rather than simply following trends or other people's examples, the process of finding a method that suits you through sufficient consultation with a specialist should be preceded.