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Upper Blepharoplasty

Upper Blepharoplasty

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Upper Blepharoplasty

Droopy eyelids are
Not just a skin problem No, it is not.

As aging reduces skin elasticity, the eyelids also gradually sag. Upper blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that checks the extent of sagging skin and makes an incision to remove or rearrange the sagging skin, fat, muscle, and subcutaneous tissue.

Diva does not simply cut away the skin. Depending on which area has more sagging, it also corrects the muscle that opens the eye (levator palpebrae superioris) to address the root cause of drooping eyelids.

It removes wrinkles caused by sagging eyelids and recreates double eyelids to restore a youthful look to your eyes.

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Surgery Information

Surgery Information

  • Duration of surgery30 minutes – 1 hour
  • AnaesthesiaSedation anaesthesia
  • HospitalizationNone
  • Suture removalAfter 5–7 days
  • Follow-up visits1-2 times
  • Daily activitiesAfter 5–7 days

The surgery time and recovery period may vary depending on the individual's condition.

Who is it for

Why Parents Need Upper Blepharoplasty

  1. 01Cases where it is difficult to open the eyes, causing severe forehead and facial expression wrinkles
  2. 02When your eyelids keep drooping, obstructing your vision, and your eyelashes poke your eyes
  3. 03Cases where the eyelids sag and the double eyelid line becomes blurred due to aging
  4. 04If you often hear that you look tired and sleepy
Method

Upper blepharoplasty procedure

Correcting sagging eyes is not simply about cutting away the eyelid skin; it must be addressed based on which area has more sagging.

  1. Illustration of incision design lines drawn on the upper eyelid
    STEP 01Design

    Determine the degree of eyelid drooping and aging, decide on the amount of skin to be removed, and create the design.

  2. An illustration showing exposed fat inside the incision line
    STEP 02Incision and removal

    After making an incision along the double eyelid line, the sagging skin and protruding fat are removed.

  3. An illustration showing the direction of pulling the muscle
    STEP 03Levator palpebrae superioris muscle connection

    Find the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, which opens the eye, and connect it to the skin.

  4. Illustration of sutured eyes
    STEP 04Suturing

    By meticulously suturing, it creates clear and refreshingly defined eyes.

Compare

Existing upper blepharoplasty and DIVA upper blepharoplasty

By removing sagging skin while simultaneously tightening the loosened muscles within the eyelid, it addresses the root cause of the drooping.

Conventional upper blepharoplasty — skin excision

  • Cutting only the skin and pulling the outer wrinkles to create double eyelids
  • There is a high possibility that it will sag again over time.

Diva Upper Blepharoplasty — Skin Excision + Levator Palpebrae Superioris Muscle

  • Excision of the sagging skin on the surface of the eyelid
  • Tightening and strengthening the degenerated muscle (levator palpebrae superioris) inside the eyelid
  • Natural and elegant customized eye shape design
  • It has become much easier to open my eyes, and even my forehead wrinkles have improved.
Why DIVA

Diva Upper Blepharoplasty Features

  • 01Semi-permanent effect

    By tightening the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, which causes eyelid drooping, the surgical results are long-lasting.

  • 02Clear eye shape

    By excising the sagging skin along with double eyelid surgery, it creates clearer and more beautiful eyes.

  • 03Natural youthful effect

    As sagging eyelids are corrected, forehead wrinkles also improve.

  • 04Simultaneous aesthetic and functional correction

    It corrects sagging eyelids, simultaneously improving both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the eyes.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

QHow is it different from double eyelid surgery?

While double eyelid surgery aims to create a crease, upper blepharoplasty is an anti-aging corrective procedure that trims sagging skin, fat, and muscle. By removing the sagging skin, it creates a natural double eyelid line at the same time.

QShould I get a brow lift or upper blepharoplasty?

If the eyebrow position is normal and only the eyelid skin is sagging, an upper blepharoplasty is suitable, but if the eyebrows themselves have dropped and moved closer to the eyes, a brow lift is appropriate. The decision is made during the consultation by checking the eyebrow position and whether the forehead muscles are being used.

QHow long is the recovery period?

Stitches are removed after 5 to 7 days, and you can resume daily activities around that time. Bruising and swelling will subside over 1 to 2 weeks, and the incision line is hidden within the double eyelid crease, fading over time.

DIVA Principle

Our beautiful principle,
a day 3 peopleOnly perform surgery

The head director personally conducts consultations and surgeries, and is responsible for post-operative care.

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The surgical information on this page is for general guidance, and the actual surgical method and results may vary depending on an individual's condition. All surgeries may have side effects, so please be sure to consult with a specialist.

After all surgeries and procedures, side effects such as inflammation, bleeding, and infection may occur depending on the individual, so caution is required.

Watch & Read

Videos and articles in which Dr. Kim Jong-myung explains Upper Blepharoplasty himself.

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