Eye Revision Surgery: What Can vs. Cannot Be Improved

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Hello.

💖I am Dr. Park Sun-hee, Director at Uber Plastic Surgery. 💖

Today, I would like to share my thoughts on double eyelid revision surgery

a bit more honestly and from various perspectives.

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Are there any patients to whom you first suggested that revision surgery seemed necessary?

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There are people who have been emotionally hurt after their first surgery and just give up and live with it, even if their eyes are uncomfortable.

Thinking it is their own fault for rushing into surgery without researching properly,

some have lived for 10 or 20 years with significantly lowered confidence in their appearance.

In such cases, there are times when I am the first to tell them that it can be naturally corrected through revision surgery.

After 10 years or more, thick double eyelids often get covered and hidden by sagging skin,

but the physical discomfort in the eyes that only the patient feels does not improve at all.

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What are the first things to consider when getting eye revision surgery?

The changed appearance you imagine after surgery and the post-operative appearance your doctor envisions must be similar

for the surgical outcome to be considered successful, right?

Among those expectations, there might be things you want to change, but your doctor might say

that specific part is not possible.

By pointing out these specific details, you need to thoroughly understand and weigh

the aspects that can be improved and those that cannot.

Once all of that is sorted out,

the decision of which doctor or clinic to choose for your surgery will naturally be made.

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In your opinion, what is the easiest double eyelid revision surgery in terms of difficulty?

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There is no such thing as an easy surgery.

No matter how simple the surgical method may seem, everyone's

eye shape is different, so we have to tailor the plan to fit them while considering their current condition.

However, the ones where the outcome is relatively easier to predict

and take less time are surgeries like resolving simple multiple folds,

or fixing a double eyelid that has loosened on only one side.

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I heard there are eyes where revision surgery is impossible. What kind of cases are those?

If your eyes currently do not close fully and you have dry eye symptoms as a result, I do not recommend surgery.

That doesn't mean you have to give up on revision surgery entirely;

you can treat the dry eye syndrome, wait for the eyelid condition to relax a bit,

and decide on the timing of the revision surgery once it alleviates to some extent.

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Have there been patients where surgery is possible, but you wanted to talk them out of getting an eye revision?

There are patients who look pretty to me, but they feel their double eyelids are too large and burdensome, so they want surgery to lower the crease.

When I ask what people around them say, they usually mention that family or friends tell them they don't need it

and ask why they are getting surgery.

However, the patients themselves say they are too self-conscious about it and want to do it.

To these individuals, I explain the burden and sacrifices involved in revision surgery, which are different from the first surgery.

I explain in detail that more scarring could occur, and if more skin is excised,

it might move further away from the initial natural look.

After that, I inform them of the aspects that can and cannot be improved post-surgery

and help them make the decision for themselves.

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https://youtu.be/B5dAKEWHed4?si=AWsAvZDgciDyBKS1

Today, I shared some honest thoughts on eye revision surgery that might be difficult to discuss in other videos.

As with all plastic surgeries, you are irreversibly changing a part of your body that is a complex to make it look better, so satisfaction levels will inevitably vary greatly depending on the results.

Because of this, I believe the most important thing is to undergo the surgery correctly from the very first time through careful consideration and consultation.

Thank you for watching the video so far,

and I will see you next time with another informative and interesting video.

Thank you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to have revision eye surgery if more than 10 years have passed since the first surgery?

Yes, it is possible. Even if 10 or 20 years have passed since the first surgery and thick double eyelids are covered by skin, natural-looking eyes can be restored through revision surgery. Rather than worrying alone, it is best to consult with a specialist to create a surgical plan that suits your current condition.

What is the most important consideration when deciding on revision eye surgery?

It is most important to confirm that the patient's and the surgeon's ideas of the post-surgical appearance align. By pinpointing specific details and clearly understanding and adjusting what can and cannot be improved through surgery, satisfactory results can be achieved.

Which cases of double eyelid revision surgery have relatively easier predictable outcomes?

Surgeries to resolve simple multiple folds or to correct a double eyelid that has come undone on one side are relatively easier. While every surgery is delicate due to individual eye shapes, these cases generally have shorter surgical times and more predictable outcomes.

Are there cases where revision eye surgery is immediately impossible?

Yes, if your eyes do not close properly or if you suffer from severe dry eyes as a result, immediate surgery is not recommended. It is not permanently impossible; you should first treat the dry eyes and observe the improvement in your eyelid condition before safely deciding on the timing for revision surgery.

I want to lower my double eyelid line, can I always have revision surgery?

No, if you are considering lowering the line due to subjective dissatisfaction despite there being no objective problem, you should be cautious. There is a risk of losing the initial naturalness due to the possibility of cutting more skin or creating additional scars, so you should thoroughly weigh the pros and cons with a specialist before making a decision.