Is It Better for Men to Combine Ptosis Surgery with Eye Correction Surgery?

By Dr. Song Cheon-Ho, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon at AB Plastic Surgery Gangnam

Today, I would like to explain in more detail the points that are often difficult to fully cover during consultation regarding ptosis and eye correction surgery, which are common concerns among male patients considering plastic surgery in Korea.

Q. Is male eye correction surgery the same as male double eyelid surgery?

Male eye correction surgery and male double eyelid surgery are different procedures. During consultation, some patients think these two surgeries are the same, but they differ in both purpose and method.

[Non incisional eye correction]

[Incisional eye correction]

Eye correction surgery improves ptosis and makes the eyes look clearer and more defined. There are different methods, including incisional and non incisional techniques.

[Natural adhesion double eyelid]

[Incisional double eyelid]

On the other hand, double eyelid surgery creates a double eyelid line by removing fat and muscle if needed and forming adhesion through suturing.

Q. What is ptosis?

Ptosis is a condition in which the eyelids do not open sufficiently, making the eyes look sleepy.

[Ptosis]

During eye surgery consultation, many male patients say they want to improve eyes that look tired or sleepy. Ptosis occurs when the strength of the levator muscle, which lifts the upper eyelid, becomes weak and prevents the eyes from opening fully.

In some cases, severe sagging of the eyelids can also make the eyes look sleepy or the upper eyelids look thick. To open the eyes wider, patients may unconsciously raise their eyebrows using the forehead muscles. In severe cases, this can lead to forehead wrinkles, a habit of lifting the eyes excessively, discomfort, and asymmetry of the eyebrows and eyes.

Through eye correction surgery, ptosis can be improved to make sleepy looking eyes appear clearer, while also helping improve the habit of lifting the eyes and reducing forehead wrinkles and asymmetry. This is one of the reasons many patients interested in plastic surgery before&after results look closely at eye surgery cases.

Q. Is it better for men to combine eye correction surgery with double eyelid surgery?

The surgical method may vary depending on the degree of ptosis and the individual characteristics of the patient.

Many male patients want to improve eyes that look sleepy and weak while also achieving a natural eye shape. In addition, as they age, the double eyelid line may become thicker or more defined, so they may want to adjust it to a subtle inner fold or a very thin double eyelid line that is not obvious when the eyes are open.

Depending on the degree of ptosis, double eyelid surgery alone may sometimes be sufficient. However, for clearer and more defined eyes, it is often recommended to combine double eyelid surgery with an appropriate amount of eye correction surgery.

Excessive correction may make the upper eyelids look thick and create a strong or harsh impression, so it is important to perform only the appropriate degree of correction. In cases of moderate or severe ptosis, combining eye correction surgery is generally recommended.

If only double eyelid surgery is performed in such cases, the habit of lifting the eyes may continue, and the double eyelid line may appear larger than intended or the eyes may still look sleepy.

“Most male patients who come for consultation have some degree of ptosis. It is very difficult to accurately self diagnose the severity of ptosis. It is important to visit the clinic and receive a proper diagnosis from a board certified plastic surgeon before surgery in order to determine the most suitable surgical method and the appropriate degree of correction according to the severity of ptosis. I hope this information is helpful for men considering eye correction surgery and double eyelid surgery.”

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Writer. Dr. Song Cheon-Ho