Ptosis Correction
A surgery that strengthens the eye-opening muscle to improve drooping eyelids and the heavy, closed-in look caused by weak muscle strength
Non-Incisional Ptosis Correction
In the past, ptosis was mainly addressed with double eyelid surgery, but as surgical techniques have advanced, ptosis correction, performed with or without an incision as needed, has made it possible to create larger, more defined eyes.
You may think ptosis correction simply tightens the eye-opening muscle, but it requires extensive experience: the surgeon must have thorough anatomical knowledge to accurately determine the right degree of correction for each person, taking into account excess fat and the condition of the eyelid skin.
Surgery Information
Surgery Information-
Surgery time About 1 hour -
Anesthesia Sedation -
Hospitalization Not required -
Stitch removal After 7 days -
Follow-up visits 2–3 visits -
Recovery period After 5–7 days
May vary depending on the patient's condition and the surgical method.
Surgical Method
Without cutting the skin, the tension of the eye-opening muscle is adjusted through tiny openings to improve the eye shape. Combined with double eyelid surgery or canthoplasty, it can create even more beautiful eyes.
When eye-opening strength is reinforced, the eyelid skin folds firmly at the line's fixation points, so even non-incisional ptosis correction is unlikely to come undone. It suits eyes where the ptosis is not severe or the skin tissue is not thick.
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Before surgery -
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The opening positions are designed based on your desired line and tissue condition -
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Natural adhesion is induced after the line is fixed -
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Ptosis is corrected at the optimal position -
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After surgery
Candidates
- You have a habit of using your forehead to open your eyes
- Your skin is thin and there is little tissue
- Your eyelids droop only slightly
- You want a natural result and a fast recovery without an incision
- Your eye-opening strength is weak
Ptosis Correction Q&A
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Does ptosis correction make the eyes look bigger?Yes! Ptosis correction fixes drooping eyes to create clear, open eyes.
Standard double eyelid surgery only forms the double eyelid line, whereas ptosis correction adjusts the eye-opening muscle (eye-opening strength) so the eyes open wider. If your eyes look sleepy or droop listlessly, combining double eyelid surgery with ptosis correction can create clearer, more defined eyes. -
With ptosis correction, "won't my eyes look unnaturally big?"No! Unnatural results occur with overcorrection (correcting too much) or surgery that does not suit your eye structure. If you want natural-looking eyes, appropriate correction after an accurate diagnosis of your eye muscle condition is essential. Making the eyes too big can actually make them feel dry or look tired, so it is important to receive the degree of correction that suits you. Consult an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon and choose a natural design!
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After ptosis correction, "can my eyes feel heavy or tired?"In the early period after ptosis correction, your eyes may feel unnatural or tired, but in most cases they adapt over time. For 1–2 weeks after surgery, the sudden increase in eye-opening strength may make your eyes feel heavy or dry. As the muscle adapts, though, everything settles naturally and feels comfortable. If your eyes remain uncomfortable after surgery, overcorrection may be the cause, so be sure to consult a specialist.
