What is Revision Eyelid Surgery?
Some people have already received eyelid surgery, but are unsatisfied because their surgery went wrong. In those cases the eyelids are unraveled, uneven, or unnatural. It is important to accurately diagnose what went wrong in the first procedure so that there would not be a need for a second surgery. Moreover, in cases of revisions, since tissues are already damaged from the first surgery, corrections are difficult to be made. Thus, it is important to receive surgery from highly experienced plastic surgery specialist.
Case.1
Raveled eyelids
In this case, eyelid crease is gradually untied. It can easily be corrected with non-incision method.
Case.2
Thin or low eyelids
If you have low eye crease it makes you look dull. In this case, we leave the original eye crease and create another crease above the original one.
Case.3
Thick eyelids with scars
This case appears when eyelid is exaggerated and fat tissue is excessive. During revision surgery, eyelid thickness is repositioned. Excess scar tissue and fat tissue are removed.
Case.4
Uneven Eyelids
In many cases, eye crease is uneven or gets unraveled. In this case, it is better to correct both sides and make them symmetrical again.
Case.5
Unnatural Eyelids
Even if eye crease is fine, it can be unsuitable to one’s face. Revision surgery can create natural and suitable eye crease.
Case.6
Epicanthoplasty with scars
If previous epicanthoplasty left many scars, it can be reconstructed with revision surgery.
Ideal Eyelid Revision Time Frame
- Generally after 6 months, results from first surgery can be shown properly. We recommend revision surgery 6 months after the initial surgery.
- It is suitable when scar is soft, not hard, and the area has no redness.
- Infection should have completely calmed down if you have any infection.
- Depending on the different cases, revision surgery is possible after 1 year from your previous surgery.
Special Features of Revision Eyelid Surgery
Before Surgery
Find out the cause behind what went wrong with the initial surgery!
To ensure that revision surgery is successful, consultation with a specialist is required to find out the root of the problem.
Detailed examination to decide the right surgical method!
Measure the extra eyelid skin
Measure strength of the levator muscle (muscle that lifts the eyelid)
Measure thickness of the eyelid
Eyelash eversion examination
Eyelid crease line and scar adhesion examination
Vertical length when eye opens naturally
Measure amount of fat
Measure thickness of muscles around the eyes
After Surgery
A plastic surgery specialist with much experience in eye surgery will perform the procedure!
The specialist who will perform surgery at id Hospital.
01 Not only skill in designing eyes but also detailed knowledge of anatomy!
If you choose to have revision surgery, it is because of incorrect eye design and abnormal anatomy change is happening at once. That’s why it is important to choose someone who has aesthetic skill as well as anatomical knowledge to perform revision surgery.02 Skilled technique and refined aesthetic value!
Surgeons with much experience in eye surgery and having seen patients with many different symptoms, can not only precisely located the neuromuscle but can determine the best surgical method to give an aesthetically pleasing result.03 surgery is performed through limited desquamation
Tissue can be damaged through revision surgery. Because of this, surgery is conducted via limited desquamation to preserve tissue. This method also minimizes scarring and has fast recovery.Surgery Information
Surgery time
1 hour
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Hospitalization
Not required
Removal of stitches
About 1 week after
Recovery time
1 week