What Should You Consider If You Need Eyelid Revision Surgery?

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Double eyelid surgery is a procedure that is easily found among people around us, whether they have already had it or are planning to.

It is a very common surgery, and the surgical method is relatively simple.

However, all surgeries are bound to have side effects.

Double eyelid surgery is no exception, and side effects can occur.

When looking at cases of double eyelid surgery side effects, the types are quite diverse.

Among them, the most common type is known as ‘sausage eyes’.

Other cases include eyes with asymmetrical double eyelid sizes, unraveled folds, upturned eyelashes, and ptosis that was not properly corrected.

Let’s look into how these various side effects can be resolved.

- Sausage Eyes

The double eyelid line must be lowered to create a natural-looking fold.

Adhesions from excessively high or deep lines must be released, and the line should be repositioned appropriately according to the shape of the eye.

- Asymmetrical Double Eyelids

The lines must be re-corrected to match the desired eye shape.

This occurs when the heights of the double eyelid lines are actually different, or when the eye sizes differ even if the line heights are the same.

The eye shape must be meticulously analyzed to perform surgery at the appropriate size.

- Unraveled Double Eyelids

The cause of the unraveling must be analyzed to determine the right approach.

This happens when the fixation of the double eyelid line is weak.

The surgical method must be chosen based on skin thickness and the amount of fat.

- Upturned Eyelashes

The previous correction must be released, and ptosis correction should be performed.

If ptosis is over-corrected beyond what is necessary, the eyelashes may flip upward.

The existing over-correction must be released, and ptosis correction should be redone to an appropriate degree.

- Uncorrected Ptosis

The muscle strength for opening the eyes must be corrected to establish a natural line.

If only a double eyelid line is created without correcting ptosis, the eyes may still look sleepy after surgery. Therefore, ptosis correction is necessary to make the line look natural.

Eyelid revision surgery is generally best performed about 6 months after the initial surgery.

However, since the timing can vary, a thorough consultation with a medical professional is necessary.

Acute Phase Revision Surgery

Acute revision surgery to correct side effects that occur immediately after surgery is performed within 1-2 weeks post-op. It is best to operate as soon as possible.

However, since many cases improve as swelling subsides and the eyes settle, a detailed consultation is required.

Stable Phase Revision Surgery

Generally, revision is recommended after 6 months, but if recovery is fast and tissues have stabilized, it can be performed earlier than 6 months in consultation with the surgeon.

General Eyelid Revision Surgery

This can proceed after at least 6 months have passed since the initial surgery and the patient’s surgical scars and skin tissues have completely stabilized.

Since surgical results are typically judged 6 months post-op, many cases proceed as late-stage revisions.

However, if there is pain or side effects severe enough to hinder daily life, you should visit for a consultation immediately.

‘Eyelid Revision Process Check’

- Systematic Analysis of Failure Causes

For revision surgery, you must prioritize choosing a clinic that can accurately identify why the first surgery failed.

The surgery must fully consider the causes of the failed initial surgery and the individual’s eye condition. It requires a method that corrects the eye shape and double eyelid issues caused by the first surgery and then fixes the deficiencies.

- 1:1 Customized Consultation with the Chief Surgeon

Choose a clinic where you can have a 1:1 customized consultation with a medical professional who has extensive clinical experience.

- Clean Restoration from Existing Adhesions

The surgeon must be able to meticulously dissect the lines adhered from the previous surgery, restore them to their original state, and create a clean foundation for the new line.

- Creation of a New Line Matching the Goal

Based on the goals agreed upon through in-depth consultation, the surgeon must be able to perform delicate and precise surgery to create the desired line.

‘VIBE’s Unique Points for Eyelid Revision:’

- Clean removal of all scars from previous surgery

- Prevention of unwanted adhesions using scar and adhesion inhibitors

- Comfort and fast recovery that doesn’t feel like revision surgery

The reason eyelid revision is difficult is due to the challenges posed by existing remnants. VIBE Plastic Surgery creates revision results that look like a first surgery through clean scar removal.

A cleaner, more natural line!

Revision surgery that doesn’t look like revision!

In the current climate, many may worry about infection.

We have equipped a sterile system so you don’t have to worry about infections.

Furthermore, we prioritize safety by providing private rooms for consultation, management, and surgery to ensure that paths do not overlap.