Why Double Eyelid Surgery Alone Is Not Enough When Eyelid Elevating Muscle Is Weak

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During double eyelid surgery consultations,

many people say, “I just want my eyes to look more defined.”

However, in reality, simply creating a double eyelid crease

often does not result in the desired level of definition.

This is especially true if the eyelid elevating muscle is weak.

What does it mean to have a weak eyelid elevating muscle?

When you open your eyes, it is not just the eyelids that move;

the strength of the muscles that lift the eyes upward also comes into play.

If this muscle strength is weak,

your eyes will not look defined even when they are open,

giving you a sleepy or tired impression.

Additionally, you may develop a habit of using your forehead muscles to open your eyes.

If you only undergo double eyelid surgery in this condition,

a crease will be formed, but the overall impression of your eyes may not change significantly.

Why Double Eyelid Surgery Alone Is Not Enough

Double eyelid surgery is literally

a ‘surgery that creates a crease.’

In other words, because it is not a surgery that improves the eye-opening muscle strength itself,

you might have a crease but still look sleepy,

your eyes might not look as defined as you thought,

and you may feel disappointed compared to the changes you expected.

Therefore, depending on your eye condition,

you should not approach it with double eyelid surgery alone,

but also consider other factors.

In What Cases Is Double Eyelid Surgery Needed?

Typically,

✔️ When the pupils are not sufficiently exposed

✔️ When a lot of force is applied to the forehead when opening the eyes

✔️ When the eyes always look small in photos

In these cases, rather than simply creating a crease,

it is important to look at the eye-opening structure itself.

What Is Important Is the “Eye Condition” Rather Than the “Surgical Method”

Many people first worry about whether to choose the non-incisional or incisional method,

but what is actually more important is the current structure and function of the eyes.

Even with the same double eyelid surgery,

the results can vary greatly depending on ✔️ eye-opening muscle strength, ✔️ skin thickness, and ✔️ fat volume.

Double eyelid surgery is a relatively accessible procedure,

but the same method is not the right answer in all cases.

Especially if the eyelid elevating muscle is weak,

it is important to consider the overall structure of the eye,

rather than simply creating a crease.

At Uber Plastic Surgery,

we thoroughly check these aspects during the consultation process

and guide you in the direction that is right for you.

Rather than simply deciding on a surgical method,

thinking about what approach is right for your eyes

can lead to more satisfactory results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can't I get well-defined eyes with double eyelid surgery alone?

Depending on the case, it may not be enough. Because double eyelid surgery is a procedure that creates a crease and not one that improves the eye-opening muscle strength itself, if the eyelid elevating muscle is weak, a crease may form, but you may still look sleepy or your eyes may not look as defined as expected.

What does it mean to have a weak eyelid elevating muscle?

It means that the strength of the muscle that lifts the eye upward is weak. When you open your eyes, it is not just the eyelids that move, but the muscle that lifts the eyes works together. If this strength is weak, your eyes will not look defined even when open, creating a sleepy or tired impression.

How do I know if my eyelid elevating muscle is weak?

You can check for a few characteristics. If your pupils are not sufficiently exposed, if you have a habit of using a lot of force on your forehead when opening your eyes, or if your eyes always look small in photos, you need to examine the eye-opening structure itself.

Which is better for double eyelid surgery, the non-incisional or incisional method?

Your eye condition is more important than the method. Many people first worry about whether to choose the non-incisional or incisional method, but in reality, the results vary greatly depending on the current structure and function of the eyes, such as eye-opening muscle strength, skin thickness, and fat volume, so an approach tailored to your eye condition is the priority.

What is checked during a ptosis correction consultation?

The overall structure and function of the eyes are checked. Rather than simply deciding how to create a crease, it is important to carefully examine the eye-opening muscle strength, skin thickness, and fat volume to guide you in the right direction and to think together about the approach that is right for your eyes.

I have a habit of using my forehead to open my eyes. Why is that?

This is a habit that can appear when the eyelid elevating muscle is weak. If the strength of the muscle that lifts the eyes is insufficient, you will use your forehead muscles to open your eyes to compensate for it. In this case, it is better to consider the eye-opening structure itself rather than just creating a double eyelid crease.