2026-05-25
Let's Find Out the Difference Between Ptosis Correction and Double Eyelid Surgery!
Hello. This is Vibe Plastic Surgery. Recently, with the increase in telecommuting and online classes, more people are considering eye surgery to transform their image during this period. Regardless of age or gender, people prefer a kind and pleasant impression, so many consider ptosis correction to resolve a fierce or heavy look. Many people are confused about how double eyelid surgery and ptosis correction differ...
Hello.
This is Vibe Plastic Surgery.
Recently, with the increase in telecommuting and online classes,
more people are considering eye surgery
to transform their image during this period.
Regardless of age or gender, people prefer
a kind and pleasant impression,
so many consider ptosis correction
to resolve a fierce or heavy look.
Many people are confused about how
double eyelid surgery and ptosis correction differ.
So today, we will look into the differences
between ptosis correction and double eyelid surgery.
What is ptosis correction?
It is a surgery that strengthens the eye-opening muscles,
allowing the eyes to open more clearly and easily
with the same amount of effort.
Simply put, double eyelid surgery
is a procedure that fixes the skin to the inner tarsal plate,
so that a monolid, which originally opens as a single fold,
will open with two folds (a crease)
after the surgery.
Ptosis correction surgery
directly tightens the eye-opening muscles,
making the eyes look clearer
and easier to open.
Ptosis correction is recommended for:
- Those with weak eye-opening strength
- Those who use their forehead to open their eyes
- Those who have sleepy-looking eyes
- Those who can only open their eyes halfway
when pressing down on their forehead
In these cases, ptosis correction surgery
will be the most effective.
It is best if the results are satisfactory from the start,
but even if there is slight under-correction,
it can be fully supplemented through revision surgery later.
However, if over-correction occurs
and the eyes are made to open too widely,
it can be difficult to revise later.
Therefore, the most important thing to avoid
in ptosis correction is “over-correction.”
In cases of mild over-correction,
it may loosen up to some extent over time
and gradually improve. Thus, it is best to
have a thorough consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon
and decide after hearing the surgical plan.
There are mainly two layers of eye-opening muscles.
The muscle closer to the skin,
and the muscle closer to the inner conjunctiva.
It consists of these two layers.
The two have different roles
and show slight differences in maintaining
the strength to keep the eyes open.
When performing incisional surgery,
the approach is made through the skin,
so the superficial upper muscle is accessed first.
You can think of this muscle as playing a major role
in opening the eyes.
Therefore, if the eye-opening strength is very weak,
we can more easily control eye opening
by first adjusting the muscle that plays the main role
through the incisional method.
When performing non-incisional surgery,
the eyelid is flipped, and the surgery is done
from the inner conjunctiva side.
In this area, there is a muscle called
Müller's muscle, which is involved in opening the eyes.
By slightly tying this part,
the eye-opening strength is corrected,
making it a relatively easier and simpler correction method.
However, if a large amount of correction is needed,
there may be limitations, so it must be done
through thorough consultation with the medical staff.
For those whose eye-opening strength is exceptionally weak on only one side,
surgery is possible, but since many more factors
must be considered, it should be done
after thorough consultation with the medical staff.
Prolonged use of color contact lenses
is like a sharp weapon that can weaken
the eye-opening muscles.
Also, the habit of rubbing your eyes frequently
can also weaken the eye-opening muscles,
so it is best to be careful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ptosis correction surgery?
Ptosis correction surgery is a procedure that strengthens the power of opening the eyes, making them appear clearer and more open. It directly pulls the eye-opening muscles to allow the eyes to open better.
What kind of surgery is double eyelid surgery?
Double eyelid surgery is a procedure that fixes the skin and tarsal plate to create two folds, or double eyelids, when the eyes open. Eyes that were single eyelids will open with a double eyelid line.
Who is recommended for ptosis correction?
Ptosis correction is recommended for those with weak eye-opening strength, those who use their forehead to open their eyes, and those whose eyes appear sleepy when open. It is also effective for cases where one can only open their eyes halfway when pressing their forehead and trying to open their eyes.
What is the most important thing to be careful about during ptosis correction?
The most important thing to be careful about during ptosis correction is overcorrection. If the eyes are made to open too wide due to overcorrection, re-correction may be difficult later, so it is important to consult sufficiently with an experienced specialist.
Can ptosis correction be done with a non-incisional method?
Yes, ptosis correction can be done with a non-incisional method. This method involves slightly tying the Müller's muscle in the conjunctiva inside the eyelid to correct the eye-opening strength, allowing for a relatively easy and simple correction. However, there may be limitations if a large amount of correction is needed.
What habits weaken the eye-opening muscles?
Habits that weaken the eye-opening muscles include prolonged use of colored contact lenses and frequently rubbing the eyes. These habits can put a strain on the eye-opening muscles and weaken them, so it is advisable to be careful.