Upper Blepharoplasty

What is Upper Blepharoplasty?

An upper eyelid blepharoplasty is mainly common in people getting older, as with age the eyes looks tiring and fats deposits makes it droopy and saggy looks.

At the JW Hospital, this is an ideal simple procedure that removes the excess skin, muscle and fat above the eyes. The sagging tissues can be removed around the existing eyelid fold, hiding the scar inside the fold, it is improved the eye to restore a clean, youthful expression.

Upper blepharoplasty is effective for the following cases :

Non-incisional method is not applicable and no saggy eyebrows and no blepharoptosis

Appropriate thickness of eyelid skin and existence of double eyelid crease

Appropriate distance between eyebrows and eyelashes, and light crow’s feet and light wrinkles on the bridge of the nose

Severe saggy skin around the outer corner of eyes and the existence of double eyelid crease

Comparably bigger eyes, which have no blepharoptosis.

Surgical method of Upper Blepharoplasty at JW Korea Hospital.

JW’s Upper Blepharoptosis wrinkle surgery builds elasticity of eyelids

Blepharoplasty is the most general form of eye lift surgery. It removes the saggy skin of the eyelid and creates new double eyelid lines. There are also other methods: removal of the saggy part without creating double eyelid folds and proportional resection of skin around eyebrows.

Procedure of Upper blepharoplasty

This procedure is aimed at removing protruding fat from underneath the upper eyelids and the excess skin that gathers at the upper lid itself. It is an outpatient procedure and requires only local anesthesia. Incisions are carefully placed in the natural crease of the upper lid and thus are invisible when the eyes are open. The excess skin and protruding fat are removed and the incision is carefully closed.

STEP 01: Diagnose overall eye condition of a patient prior to surgery and design the best shape of eyes

STEP 02: Incise the double eyelid lines then remove eyelid fat and saggy skin

STEP 03: Pull the droopy muscle tightly up and stitch

STEP 04: Complete a youthful eye shape with reduced wrinkles

Benefits of Upper blepharoplasty :

Upper blepharoplasty offers a variety of both aesthetic and functional benefits, including:

Removal of excess skin along the upper eyelids

Firming and tightening of inelastic skin and lax muscles

Removal of fat bulges over the eyes

Lifting of heavy, drooping skin for improved vision

The perfect results at JW Hospital.

Removing drooping fat and wrinkles and returning to elastic and refresh eye shape.

Book your consultation

During the consultation you discuss all your wishes and expectations with the surgeon. The doctor will inform you whether the procedure can meet your expectations.

All the information regarding upper blepharoplasty is also provided during the consultation: the method that will provide you with the best result, the possible risks involved in your treatment and the aftercare.

Call us on 09 6868 1111 to arrange your appointment immediately.