Double Eyelid Surgery
A surgery that creates a line in the eyelid skin to improve the shape of the eyes and make them look larger and more defined
Incisional Method
This surgery removes skin, fat, and muscle from the eyelid, then determines the appropriate height and shape to create the line. It suits those with severely drooping eyelids, a thick fat layer, or asymmetry.
The incisional method includes in-fold, out-fold, in-out fold, and crease-line designs. Because it must take facial proportions and skin characteristics into account, it calls for an aesthetic sense of the overall look as well as skilled suturing technique.
Types of Double Eyelids
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In-line
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In-out line
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Semi-out line
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Out-line
Surgery Information
Surgery Information-
Surgery time About 30 minutes to 1 hour -
Anesthesia Local anesthesia / sedation -
Hospitalization Not required -
Stitch removal After 7 days -
Follow-up visits 1–2 visits -
Recovery period After 5–7 days
May vary depending on the patient's condition and the surgical method.
Surgical Method
The incisional method is the most widely used double eyelid technique; the incision and sutures follow the planned double eyelid line.
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Before surgery -
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Design -
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Incision -
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After the incision, -
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fat is removed -
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Levator muscle and dermis are sutured -
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Suturing -
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After surgery
Candidates
- The skin droops severely or the upper eyelid has a lot of fat
- Your skin is thick and there is a lot of tissue
- You want a striking, clearly defined line
- The buried suture method does not hold the line well
- You have multiple folds
Double Eyelid Surgery Q&A
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Could I need revision surgery after double eyelid surgery?Yes, revision surgery may be needed if the double eyelid line comes undone or differs from the shape you wanted.
With the buried suture method, the thread may loosen over time, and even with the incisional method, the result may differ from what you wanted as the swelling subsides and the scar settles.
In particular, revision is considered when the line is too high or too low after the first surgery, when asymmetry is severe, or when a scar remains.
Revision surgery is more difficult than the initial surgery, so it is best performed after a recovery period of at least 6 months to a year. -
I'm worried my eyes will look awkward after double eyelid surgery.Unnatural-looking eyes can result when the line is set too aggressively in the design stage or when the individual's eye structure is not taken into account.
If you want natural results, it is important to choose a line that harmonizes with your eye structure.
Setting the double eyelid line too high, or creating a double eyelid alone without ptosis correction, can look unnatural.
That is why the most important step is deciding on a customized design through a thorough consultation with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. -
Can it be done so it doesn't look like I had surgery?Yes, a natural double eyelid that doesn't look like surgery is possible.
If you want a thin, subtle line, you can choose the buried suture method or an incisional method with a low line.
If your skin is thick or you have a lot of fat, combining it with ptosis correction helps it settle more naturally.
Most important of all is choosing a design that suits your face shape and eyes!
A successful, natural double eyelid surgery is one where people around you say something like, "Oh? Why do your eyes look so much more defined?"
