Eyelid Scar Revision (Eyelid Scar Revision)
A revision that refines depressed scars, thick scars and split folds at the earlier incision through adhesion release and tissue reinforcement, making them less noticeable.
Eyelid Scar Revision, In short?
Eyelid scar correction refines depressed scars, thick scars and folds that appear split at the incision from earlier double-eyelid or eye surgery, so they become less noticeable. Scar tissue and adhesion are refined, the line is reset, and depressed areas are approached by reinforcing tissue. Because scars are influenced by constitution and the earlier method, removing them entirely can be difficult, so the aim is to make them less noticeable and to settle a natural line. Suturing is precise, with the function of eye opening and the line considered together. Results and the pace of recovery vary from person to person.
Source: SM Plastic Surgery Lee Mooyoung Director (board-certified plastic surgeon, clinical experience 24 years)
Key Facts
| Procedure time | About 1 hour |
|---|---|
| Anesthesia Method | Local / sedation |
| Return to daily life | After 7 days |
| Suture Removal | After 7 days |
| 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
Can a crease scar also improve with revision?
Depressed scars, thick scars and folds that appear split at the earlier incision are refined, aiming to make them less noticeable. Because scars are influenced by constitution and the earlier method, removing them entirely can be difficult.
My scar is depressed — can it be filled?
Depressed scars are approached by releasing adhesion and reinforcing tissue, aiming to even out the surface. The degree of improvement varies from person to person with the depth of the depression and the tissue.
Can scar correction and line revision be done together?
While the scar is refined, the line is usually settled so it connects naturally. The scar and the line are diagnosed together and the necessary extent decided.
When is scar revision best done?
So the scar tissue can soften and settle, waiting 6 months to 1 year after the earlier surgery is usually recommended. The period before the scar sets hard is sometimes considered too, judged at consultation.
Might revision actually leave more scarring?
Refining the existing scar does require a fresh incision, but the existing scar line is used and fine suturing aims to keep it minimal. How well the scar heals differs with constitution.
Consultation guide
Phone: +82-2-537-3707
Location: 9F, 435 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Gangnam Station)