Ptosis Correction (Ptosis Correction)
Sleepy-looking eyes and lid sagging are corrected for a clear, lively eye area.
Ptosis Correction, In short?
Ptosis correction strengthens the levator muscle to clear eyes that look sleepy or heavy. The non-incisional method corrects through minute openings without cutting, so there is little scarring and recovery tends to be quick.
Source: SM Plastic Surgery Lee Mooyoung Director (board-certified plastic surgeon, clinical experience 24 years)
Key Facts
| Procedure time | Approx. 30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Anesthesia Method | Local / sedation |
| Return to daily life | Varies by person (advised at consultation) |
| Suture Removal | Not needed |
| Follow-up visits | 1–2 times |
Procedure Information
Treatment Area: Eyes
Procedure Type: Surgical procedure
Attending Physician: Director Lee Mooyoung
SM's approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How do ptosis correction and double-eyelid surgery differ?
Double-eyelid surgery creates the crease; ptosis correction strengthens the muscle that opens the eye so it opens wider. Where ptosis is present, a crease alone rarely brings a clear eye area, so ptosis correction is performed alongside.
After ptosis correction, will the eyes look startled?
At SM Plastic Surgery, the degree of ptosis is measured precisely and corrected within a natural range, without overcorrection.
Non-incisional or incisional — which is better for me?
Where ptosis is mild and the lid thin, the non-incisional method suits; where it is moderate or greater, or fat is plentiful, incision may be needed. The decision follows an accurate assessment.
Is ptosis correction permanent?
Because the levator is directly shortened, strengthened and fixed, it tends to hold longer than non-surgical correction. Age-related change in the lid can still occur, however, so how long the result holds varies from person to person.
My eyes differ in size — can this be corrected?
Yes. The degree of ptosis is measured for each side, and an eye area close to symmetry can be created.
Consultation guide
Phone: +82-2-537-3707
Location: 9F, 435 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Gangnam Station)