Sunken Eye Revision (Sunken Eye Revision)
An upper lid sunken through excessive fat removal or adhesion is assessed by cause, and volume and line are restored through adhesion release, fat grafting and tissue repositioning.
Sunken Eye Revision, In short?
Hollow eyelid revision assesses the cause and restores volume and line where the upper lid has sunken markedly through earlier eye surgery or ageing, casting a shadow and looking aged. Causes vary — too much fat removed at upper blepharoplasty, tissue drawn up by adhesion — so adhesion is released and the sunken area filled through micro fat grafting or tissue repositioning, aiming for a natural upper-lid curve. The approach varies with when the earlier surgery was and the state of the tissue. 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 7–10 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
After double-eyelid surgery, can a hollowed lid be filled again?
Where too much fat was removed at the earlier surgery, or adhesion has drawn the tissue up and left it looking hollow, adhesion is released and the hollow filled through micro fat grafting or tissue repositioning, restoring the curve. Results vary from person to person with the cause and the tissue.
What causes a hollow eyelid?
Loss of volume with age, excessive fat removal at earlier blepharoplasty or double-eyelid surgery, and tissue drawn up by adhesion can all be causes. Before revision, it matters to diagnose which cause predominates.
With fat grafting in hollow-eye revision, how long does it hold?
Some of the grafted fat takes and some is absorbed; the degree of take varies with constitution and method. Where needed, supplementary grafting can be discussed as the course is followed. An exact duration cannot be stated with certainty.
How long after the earlier surgery can revision be done?
Because the tissue and adhesion need time to settle, waiting 6 months to 1 year after the earlier surgery is usually recommended. The timing can shift with the state of things, judged at consultation.
How long does recovery take after hollow-eye revision?
With adhesion release and fat grafting involved, swelling can exceed the first operation, and how long the major swelling takes to subside varies considerably. We advise as the course is followed.
Consultation guide
Phone: +82-2-537-3707
Location: 9F, 435 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Gangnam Station)