This is Dr. Seong Ik Hyun, plastic surgery specialist at AB Plastic Surgery. The most commonly performed plastic surgery among various procedures is double eyelid surgery. While it may seem like a simple procedure to create double eyelids, it is performed using various surgical methods depending on factors such as the amount of eyelid fat, degree of sagging, and shape of the eyes for each individual. For those considering double eyelid surgery, you may have heard of various techniques such as natural adhesion, burial method, non-incisional, and incisional, etc. Today, I'll explain the differences between these methods.

If you're exploring double eyelid surgery, you might have come across terms like the burial method, non-incisional, and natural adhesion. What are the differences?
  
 

The main double eyelid surgery methods are classified into non-incisional, incisional, and partial incision methods. 

The incisional method involves removing unnecessary muscles and fat through an incision and creating adhesion. On the other hand, the non-incisional method involves creating adhesion by tying threads through small holes without making incisions. Partial incision method combines aspects of both incisional and non-incisional methods, utilizing a hybrid surgical approach. In particular, there may be confusion because there are various types of non-incisional surgical methods, especially when it comes to representing the non-incisional method. When planning for double eyelid surgery, you may have seen different surgical methods such as the double knot or the 5-hole method on various plastic surgery websites or internet platforms. The non-incisional double eyelid surgery, typically performed, involves creating tiny holes in the skin without making direct incisions. Threads are then inserted through these holes and used to anchor the skin, muscle, and eyelid plate together to create adhesion.
 
 
 

You can think of non-incisional, burial method, and natural adhesion as the same surgical technique. 

Natural adhesion method can be seen as a marketing term that implies inducing adhesion naturally without making incisions. The term "natural" might give the impression of a surgery performed without scars and relatively smoothly, which can evoke a sense of naturalness. The burial method is often described as "stitching." Ultimately, these two terms refer to the same non-incisional double eyelid surgery method. While non-incisional methods like natural adhesion and burial may result in beautiful double eyelids for some, they may not be suitable for every case. When fat removal or correction of drooping eyelids is necessary, incisional methods are required, whereas thin eyelids suitable for non-incisional double eyelid surgery but requiring some fat removal may necessitate partial incision methods. Furthermore, non-incisional methods can vary in technique, including the number of holes and the type of fixation knots, depending on the severity of the condition.

In summary, there are three types of double eyelid surgery methods: incisional, non-incisional, and partial incision methods. Terms like natural adhesion and burial method fall under the category of non-incisional double eyelid surgery, and they all essentially refer to the same technique. However, it's important to note that the desired surgical method may not always be feasible, and surgery should be planned based on an accurate diagnosis, considering factors such as the need for fat removal or the severity of eyelid sagging. I look forward to sharing more informative plastic surgery information with you guys in the future.

If you have any further questions about double eyelid surgery method, please call 010-4393-1298 or contact AB Plastic Surgery on WhatsApp using the same number above, for more detailed consultation.

Writer.Write.Plastic Surgery Specialist Dr. Seong Ik Hyeon