An In-Depth Analysis of the Various Types of Double Eyelid Surgery!

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This is Vibe Plastic Surgery.

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Although we live in a society where online and non-face-to-face communication

has become more central than meeting and talking eye-to-eye,

the eyes still remain one of the most important factors

determining our appearance and impression today.

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As the demand for eyes that can project

a clearer, more distinct, and positive image increases,

interest in double eyelid surgery is also rising.

Double eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, and other procedures

each have their own purposes and methods of improvement,

and the necessary or appropriate surgical method varies for each individual.

Let's take a look at these various types of double eyelid surgery.

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There are largely two types

of double eyelid surgery.

They are divided into incisional and non-incisional methods.

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What is the non-incisional method?

The non-incisional method literally means avoiding incisions as much as possible,

so the surgery is performed by only making small punctures.

In the past, this method was also called the suture (burial) method.

Nowadays, the surgery is often performed

using the term natural adhesion.

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What is the incisional method?

This is the double eyelid surgery method we commonly know,

created through a skin incision.

Compared to the non-incisional method, the incisional method

has no possibility of the double eyelid line coming undone,

and can achieve a more definitive and distinct line.

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“Differences Between the Suture Method VS Natural Adhesion?”

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The suture method is one of the surgical techniques

that utilizes small punctures.

It creates a double eyelid using threads,

and because the knots created by those threads are well-buried,

it is referred to as the suture (burial) method.

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Natural adhesion is the same in that

the surgery is performed through small punctures.

However, through those small punctures,

a portion of the tissue is removed

to further strengthen the adhesion

and manipulate the area so that the line

can be maintained much better.

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“Types & Differences of Incisional Methods”

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Partial Incision

The partial incision method falls somewhere in the middle

between the non-incisional method and the full incisional method.

Like most non-incisional methods,

it is performed through small punctures,

but an incision is made only on a small portion.

The reason is that fat can be removed through that area,

and by creating additional adhesion,

it can also play a role in preventing the line from coming undone.

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Incisional Method

The incisional method involves making an incision

along the desired double eyelid line, completely removing

underlying tissues or fat,

and directly fixing the line.

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Those who are sensitive to scarring

may prefer the non-incisional method even if their eyes require an incision,

while others who have seen people around them get severe scarring

from the incisional method

may want to opt for the suture or natural adhesion method.

Conversely, some people hear cases where the suture or natural adhesion method

came completely undone,

and prefer to get an incision from the very beginning.

Everyone has different preferred surgical methods.

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Therefore, focusing on what you prefer—whether it's more important that it doesn't come undone or that there's no scarring—

and considering your own eye condition,

it is best to decide which surgical method will yield the best results

after a thorough consultation with the medical staff.

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In the past, when performing the double eyelid incisional method,

there was a time when the goal was simply to prevent it from coming undone.

Back then, the inside was completely cleaned out

and the double eyelid was created by pressing it tightly,

making a firm double eyelid that would never come undone.

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Because of this, scarring was a major issue at the time,

but nowadays, there are many surgical techniques that care for scarring

even while performing the incisional method.

As a result, there are no pressed-down scars,

and in many cases, the scarring heals very well,

so you don't have to worry too much about scars.

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For the suture method, you can think of the adhesion

being created by a line,

while for the incisional method, it is directly opened to cleanly remove

the tissue inside and fixed using threads,

so you can think of the double eyelid adhesion

being created by a surface.

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Because there is a difference in adhesion strength

between something created by a line

and something created entirely by a surface,

there is a perception that the incisional method

is less likely to come undone and lasts longer.

However, even with the suture method,

if your eyes are a good case for it,

good adhesion is created,

so there are cases where you don't have to worry about it coming undone.

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“Natural Adhesion (Suture) VS Incision, Partial Incision Check by Case”

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Natural Adhesion (Suture) Types

- When the eyelids are thin and have little sagging

- When a natural double eyelid line is desired

- When there is little eyelid fat

- When a quick recovery is desired

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Incisional Method Types

- When the eyelid skin is thick and has a lot of fat

- When there is severe sagging of the eyelid skin

- When revision eye surgery is needed

- When ptosis symptoms are moderate to severe

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As such, because there are various eye types

and surgical methods for double eyelid surgery,

you must plan an appropriate double eyelid surgery method

for your individual eye structure and condition,

based on the precise diagnostic know-how of medical staff

who possess extensive surgical experience.

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who possess abundant know-how!

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An aftercare system to help with quick recovery!

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