Hello, this is Dr. Lee Woo-sung of Sketch Plastic Surgery.
Today, we'll talk about the revision double-eyelid surgery
The reason for revision surgeries and the methods.
Firstly, when the crease line becomes thicker after surgery
and therefore looks unnatural.
This happens often when the crease lines are up high.
In cases like this, the surgery is done so that the crease lines are lowered.
Compared to other revision surgeries,
it might be a bit more complicated.
Secondly, when the crease has become undone.
If the scars aren't severe, the revision surgery can be done like other double-eyelid surgeries.
But if the scars are severe, we must remove the entire scarred skin,
including the scars in the inside area of the eyelids
to make a new crease line that is smooth.
Thirdly, when the double-eyelids look different on each eye.
We must determine what caused the differences,
and conduct accordingly.
We must check to see if it's only the level of double-eyelids that different,
or if there's an asymmetry in your eyes.
Or if it's an issue with different amounts of fat above your eyes.
We must look at the diverse reasons before surgery.
When is the best time for the revision surgeries?
It must take place at lease 6 months after your first operation.
If you get a revision surgery before this time period, there are many cases
where the patient gets deeper scars in the inner part of the eyes.
Is revision surgery possible on just one eyelid?
There are cases where that's required, but it's not very common.
Since the methods are different with the first surgery,
and because natural double-eyelids and those made with surgery
are different, assymetry may become an issue later on.
So I would strongly advise patients to get the revision procedure done on both eyelids.
Can revision surgery be possible with the non-incision method when it was done in the incision method previously?
After it was first proceed with incision method
the non-incision method is possible for the revision surgery for the small loose part of the lid
but if the patient wishes to change the entire shape, it's better to do it with an incision method.
What are the precautions for a successful revision surgery?
For a successful revision surgery, you must focus on what part of your surgery
outcome does not satisfy you and what you want it to look like.
You should examine the reasons for revision surgery
and parts you want to redo
before conducting the revision surgery for a higher success rate.
How many times is the revision surgery possible?
There's not a definite number, but I don't recommend it more than 2 or 3 times.
Because with more revision surgeries,
even if it's been more than 6 months,
the scarred tissues will get thicker,
and important muscles around the eyes that help you blink
keeps getting removed so there is a bigger chance of side effects.
Also, there are cases when patients cannot close their eyes or when the shapes become awkward,
so I recommend the least number of the revision surgeries
Yes, we've talked about revision surgery for the double eyelid procedure
The most important thing about double eyelid revision surgery is how your eyes look like
And to figure out how you want to change it is the most important thing
And to make an accurate judgment about your condition
It's good to come to the hospital and consult a specialist
So please come to the hospital and we will help you with your detailed consultation
It was Dr. Lee Woo-Sung of Sketch Plastic Surgery
Thank you