Creating Beautiful Eyes with Ptosis Correction (Blepharoptosis Surgery)

What is Ptosis Correction Surgery?

It is a surgical method designed to correct droopy eyelids that cause a sleepy and heavy appearance,

creating larger, clearer, and more defined eyes.

Through ptosis correction, you can improve a sleepy appearance, correct asymmetrical eyes, and perform revision eyelid surgery.

Could I Have Ptosis? Self-Check

An ideal eye reveals 80% or more of the pupil when looking forward.

If ptosis symptoms are left untreated,

you may subconsciously use forehead muscles to open your eyes, resulting in forehead wrinkles.

It can also lead to asymmetrical eye sizes, eyelashes poking into the eyes, tension headaches, and vision impairment, which makes proper correction highly recommended.

Surgical Methods for Ptosis Correction

Incisional vs. Non-Incisional

Ptosis correction can be categorized into incisional and non-incisional techniques.

Non-incisional ptosis correction

is typically useful when opening the eyes wider by about 1 mm

and is suitable when there is no significant skin sagging.

Compared to the incisional method, it offers faster recovery and leaves no noticeable scars,

though it does have anatomical limitations.

Incisional ptosis correction

is highly effective for severe ptosis or when significant eyelid skin laxity is present,

allowing the surgeon to create a wide variety of eyelid contours.

Just because an incision is made does not mean it will leave severe scarring.

While no incision can be completely scarless,

scarring can be minimized by following delicate surgical techniques and principles.

Furthermore, because a diverse range of surgical maneuvers can be applied,

it is especially effective and widely utilized for revision surgeries.

! Appearance of surgical scarring after incisional ptosis correction

Changes After Ptosis Correction Surgery

▲ Once sharp and tired eyes transformed into a softer look by creating an in-out fold double eyelid.

▲ Sleepy and dull-looking eyes corrected through ptosis surgery to achieve a vivid, innocent gaze.

▲ Asymmetrical eyes naturally balanced and aligned through ptosis correction.

▲ Heavy and dull eyes rejuvenated with semi-out fold double eyelids, achieving a crisp and graceful appearance.

Ideal Candidates for Ptosis Correction

01 Those with symptoms of blepharoptosis (droopy eyelids)

02 Those concerned about sleepy, tired, or heavy-looking eyes

03 Those whose pupils are covered excessively when looking straight ahead

04 Those who rely on forehead muscles and eyebrows to open their eyes

05 Those with noticeable asymmetry between both eyes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I self-check for ptosis?

You can check the degree of pupil exposure when opening your eyes naturally. In an ideal eye, 80% or more of the black pupil is visible. If your pupils are significantly covered or if you rely on forehead and brow muscles to open your eyes, you may have ptosis.

What complications can arise if ptosis is left untreated?

Leaving ptosis untreated can lead to prominent forehead wrinkles, chronic tension headaches, and decreased vision. Compensating by lifting the brow leads to fatigue, and it can also cause eye asymmetry or trichiasis (eyelashes poking into the cornea).

When is non-incisional ptosis correction suitable?

It is ideal when there is minimal excess skin laxity and you only need about 1 mm of opening enhancement. While it offers faster recovery and virtually no visible scarring compared to the incisional method, it has limitations regarding how much correction can be achieved.

Does incisional ptosis correction leave noticeable scars?

No; when performed with precise techniques and principles, surgical scarring is minimized. The incisional approach is highly effective for moderate-to-severe ptosis, excess skin sagging, or complex revision cases where delicate and versatile shaping is required.