Why Double Eyelid Surgery for Small Eyes Requires an Accurate Consultation

People have many reasons for getting double eyelid surgery, but the most common one is wanting their eyes to look bigger. So does double eyelid surgery really make eyes bigger? Having big eyes means they are large both vertically and horizontally. But can adding a crease to an eye that had none actually make it bigger?

The answer is that it may, or it may not. First, even with the same eye, adding one more fold creates an optical illusion that makes the eye look bigger. In that case, the eye hasn’t actually gotten any bigger. However, if the eye looks small because the eyelid skin is drooping, surgery can lift that loose skin. This reveals more of the pupil, so the eye really does look bigger.

The real question in double eyelid surgery is whether you can be satisfied with the amount of enlargement that the double eyelid alone provides. If you are happy with the bigger look a double eyelid gives you, then a double eyelid procedure alone is enough. The surgical methods include the buried (non-incision) method, the natural adhesion method, and the incision method. However, many people assume they can freely choose the method they want, when in reality the range of options they can choose from is narrow. In other words, incision surgery doesn’t simply hold better, and buried surgery doesn’t simply come loose more easily. There are countless people, and everyone’s eye structure is different. Surgical methods also vary depending on eye structure. That is why you should get a proper diagnosis and discuss the method that fits you with your surgeon. A top double eyelid surgeon earns that reputation not simply because they are good at surgery, but because years of experience have taught them which method suits which patient.

If you have tried making a double eyelid with tape or double eyelid adhesive and the result looks unnatural or the crease won’t form properly, you should definitely consult a specialist. If the crease won’t form, it may be because there is too much tissue around the eye or the muscles that open the eyelid are weak. If the eye with the crease looks sunken, it is likely because the eye is too narrow horizontally or the crease you want is too wide. In such cases, consider an inner (hidden) double eyelid, or inner and outer canthoplasty to lengthen the eye.

The top priority in double eyelid surgery should be the function of the eye. No matter how beautiful the result, if the eyes feel uncomfortable, it will interfere with daily life. So the best choice is surgery that minimizes damage to the muscles that open and close the eyes. Of course, the skin and fat around the eyes must also be carefully considered. Therefore, you should evaluate your skin, fat, and muscles as a whole, and after a thorough consultation about which procedure is best under your conditions, decide on the surgical method.

Dr. Lee Seok-gi of Seorae Plastic Surgery Clinic said, “Since eye surgery has become so common, many people take it lightly and go ahead without thorough consultation or preparation. In these cases, many patients come to see us because, even after plenty of time has passed, their double eyelid line still looks unnatural and people tell them it looks like the surgery was just done.” He advised that it is wise to consult thoroughly with your doctor and to consider factors such as recovery time before going ahead with surgery.

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As eye plastic surgery has become more common, many people now come in for consultations, and it’s not hard to find people around you who wanted revision surgery because their first procedure didn’t turn out well. Going in focused only on looking pretty while ignoring function leads to the deepest regret, and since you can’t simply return to your original state after surgery, it’s important to consult thoroughly so the result suits you and keeps your own unique charm, and to check the recovery time before going ahead!

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