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SUGAR Plastic Surgery Ptosis Correction
Ptosis Correction
Sugar Motto
Eye-opening strength changes your expression
From a heavy-looking gaze to a more open eye shape with ptosis correction
Sleepy- or heavy-looking eyes are often caused by weakness in the eye-opening muscle (levator palpebrae). Ptosis correction adjusts this muscle's strength to help the eyes open naturally. An incisional or non-incisional technique is selected according to the condition of the eyes and degree of ptosis. SUGAR Plastic Surgery begins with an accurate assessment of the cause, then plans whether double-eyelid surgery should be performed at the same time.
Ptosis Correction
Sleepy- or heavy-looking eyes are often caused by weakness in the eye-opening muscle (levator palpebrae). Ptosis correction adjusts the strength of this muscle to help the eyes open naturally, aiming for a clearer eye shape.
The technique may be incisional or non-incisional depending on the degree of eye-opening weakness, so an accurate assessment and a plan tailored to you are important.
Case / Method
Ptosis occurs when weakness in the muscle that lifts the eyelid causes the eyelid to droop and cover too much of the iris. In a normal eye, the eyelid covers only about 3–4 mm of the iris. With ptosis, it covers more, which can create a sleepy or heavy appearance.
Ptosis can cover much of the iris, creating a sleepy or heavy appearance. Habitually engaging the forehead muscles to open the eyes may also create forehead wrinkles. You may consider ptosis correction if an eyelid covers approximately 20% or more of the iris, if a drooping eyelid obstructs your vision or hides the double-eyelid crease, or if the eyes appear substantially different in size.
Normal
Mild ptosis
Moderate ptosis
Severe ptosisPtosis is classified as mild, moderate, or severe according to how much of the iris the eyelid covers. The correction technique, including incisional or non-incisional approaches, varies with eye-opening strength. SUGAR Plastic Surgery first assesses eye-opening strength accurately, then plans whether double-eyelid surgery should be performed at the same time.
Who Needs It
The technique may be incisional or non-incisional depending on the degree of eye-opening weakness, so an accurate assessment and a plan tailored to you are important.
Eyelid Lines
Because the shape and size of the double eyelid can change your overall appearance, the crease shape and height should be chosen to suit your individual eye anatomy.
The crease that suits you depends on your eye anatomy, so we will explain the options in detail during your consultation.
Surgical Method
SUGAR Plastic Surgery, where we create natural beauty, explains the ptosis correction procedure. An incisional or non-incisional technique is selected according to the degree of eye-opening weakness.
01 · Eye Shape DesignAn eye shape suited to you is designed.
02 · Crease FixationTiny openings are made along the designed crease, which is then secured using a non-incisional technique.
03 · Ptosis CorrectionPtosis correction is performed by joining the double-eyelid crease to the eye-opening muscle.
04 · Eye Shape CompleteCreates an eye shape that reveals the iris more clearly.
01 · Eye Shape DesignAn eye shape suited to you is designed.
02 · Muscle ShorteningAfter an incision is made below the double-eyelid crease, excess tissue is removed and the eye-opening muscle is shortened.
03 · Crease Formation and SuturingThe eyelid skin and muscle are joined to form the crease, then sutured.
04 · Eye Shape CompleteCreates an eye shape that reveals the iris more clearly.Why Sugar
Identifying the cause is the first step toward changing the eye shape.
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The board-certified plastic surgeon who conducts your consultation also performs your surgery.
In accordance with Korean law requiring CCTV in operating rooms, our operating-room CCTV system is in operation,
protecting patients' rights.
Assessment starts with eye-opening strength
After accurately assessing the degree of ptosis that causes a sleepy-looking appearance,
we select an incisional or non-incisional technique.
Balance between the two sides is designed as well
Balancing the two sides by adjusting each eye's opening strength
is our goal.
Sugar Know-How
These are the principles SUGAR Plastic Surgery follows for ptosis correction.
Procedure
Recovery
Recovery time varies by individual. All surgery carries the possibility of general side effects such as bleeding, infection, and inflammation, and results may vary. Please consult thoroughly with a specialist before surgery.
SAFETY INFORMATION
For a safe treatment plan, please review the potential risks, the information we need before treatment, and the symptoms that require immediate medical attention.
Possible risks include swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, asymmetry, overcorrection, undercorrection, difficulty closing the eyes, dry eyes, and changes in the crease. In rare cases, double vision or changes in vision may occur.
Please tell us if you have dry eye, glaucoma, thyroid eye disease, a history of vision-correction surgery, an active infection, uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes, a bleeding disorder, a previous adverse reaction to anesthesia, a possibility of pregnancy, or if you smoke or take any medications or dietary supplements. Do not stop anticoagulants or other medications on your own; consult the prescribing clinician first.
Contact the clinic immediately if you develop a sudden change in vision, double vision, severe eye pain, rapidly increasing swelling on only one side, bleeding that will not stop, a high fever, or pus. If there is a clear decline in vision, go to the emergency room immediately.
This is general safety information and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Actual risks and contraindications may vary depending on the procedure, products used, and your health.
FAQ
Double-eyelid surgery creates a crease in the eyelid, while ptosis correction adjusts the strength of the eye-opening muscle (levator palpebrae) so sleepy-looking eyes open more clearly. If eye-opening strength is weak, creating a crease alone may leave a sleepy appearance, so planning the two procedures together can produce a clearer result.
Yes. If ptosis is relatively mild, a non-incisional technique may improve eye-opening strength without an incision. An incisional approach may be more appropriate for moderate or severe ptosis, so the technique is chosen after assessing your eyes.
Immediately after surgery, the eyes may temporarily close slightly less completely, but this generally improves naturally during recovery. During the recovery period, we monitor your progress at scheduled visits and provide appropriate care. The severity and duration vary by individual.
Yes. We assess the eye-opening strength of each eye, adjust any difference in strength, and coordinate the crease heights to improve balance between the two sides. The plan depends on whether the asymmetry is caused by a difference in eye-opening strength or in crease position, so an accurate assessment is important.
At each stage of recovery, we check eyelid height, differences between the two sides, eyelid closure, dryness, and difficulty opening the eyes. If an eye remains unable to close or you develop pain or vision changes, you should be seen earlier than your scheduled appointment.
Existing eye conditions can affect eyelid closure, the risk of corneal exposure, and the possible extent of correction, so we first review your current treatment status and test results.
Notify the clinic immediately if you develop new double vision, a sudden decline in vision, or severe eye pain. If the vision change is clear, go to the emergency room without delay.
Sugar Care System
Every step is handled with care, from an in-depth 1:1 consultation and precise diagnosis to operating-room CCTV monitoring and the selection of materials suited to you.
We closely support your recovery with swelling-reduction laser treatment, scar injections, vitamin injections, and dedicated 1:1 care.
We remain by your side through every stage of postoperative follow-up.
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