[Eyes: Blepharoplasty] The Difference Between Ptosis Correction and Double Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid ptosis (Toe-sis) refers to a condition of the eyelid drooping or falling. If left untreated, it can lead to vision problems, including astigmatism and amblyopia. It usually occurs congenitally. However, there are some patients who develop it later, as a result of fatigue of the eyelid muscles from excessive use of digital devices.

Double eyelid surgery is a surgical procedure to make the eyes more defined and bigger by creating the eyelid line, where as ptosis correction is done to strengthen the eyelid muscles to keep the eyes open on its own without using muscles in the other areas of the face.

Sometimes ptosis correction is more in need than double eyelid surgery. If a patient who's in need of ptosis correction only get double eyelid surgery, it can cause the eyelid to fall, or worsen the symptom of ptosis, so it is important to get the consultation to choose which surgical procedure best suits your need. Dr. Ko Hanwoong at our clinic has mentioned that often times, patients walk in thinking they want a double eyelid surgery, but they're more in need of ptosis correction.

 

 

 

You may benefit from ptosis correction if you:

• have eyes that are droopy that makes you look always tired and sleepy

• have discomfort when opening the eyes

• use forehead and eyebrow muscles to keep the eyes open

• have deeper wrinkle lines in the forehead for your age

• have eyes that tire easily and become heavy

Benefits of ptosis correction at Migo:

• Transparency of surgical procedures - You are guaranteed to get the same surgeon that you had the consultation with. We explain all the surgical procedures clearly to you during the consultation.

• Precise suturing to minimize swelling and scarring

• Customize procedure to enhance the existing features, letter than cookie cutter, uniform ones that do not consider the patients' particular needs

• Natural looking result that is in balance with the rest of the face.

Ptosis correction procedures at Migo are performed by Dr. Ko Hanwoong.
Dr. Ko, Hanwoong, our in-house surgeon whose specialty is blepharoplasty (upper/lower), and V-line lifting, will consult the patient one by one, and determine the shape and design that will complement and enhance the rest of the face, as well as the best suited surgical method for each individual patient. Dr. Ko is a board certified surgeon with +10 years of experience in performing plastic surgeries. He has published four studies, and is a clinical professor at Korea University Medical School. Dr. Ko regularly attends international medical and academic seminars to keep up with the ever evolving technologies in plastic surgery.

Bachelor’s Degree, School of Medicine, Korea University
Master’s Degree, Department of Plastic, Korea University
Adjunct Professor Department of Plastic Surgery, Korea University
Life member of Society of Plastic Surgery
Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Membership
Plastic Surgery physicians Council member for
Member of Anti-Aging Society Korea
Member of Anti-Aging Society U.S.A
Professor, Bachelor’s Degree, School of Medicine, Korea University
One’s doctor of 365 Health, KBS

We hope that this article was helpful to you in learning more about the difference between ptosis correction, and double eyelid surgery. Please leave comments in the comment box below, email us (migoclinic.korea@gmail.com), or contact us at WhatsApp (+82 10 5410 1001),  for any questions and comments regarding this post. We will be here to reply!