Eyelid Reversal (Eyelid Reversal)
A revision that releases the adhesion and fixation of a created crease, aiming to return the eye area closer to its former single or inner fold.
Eyelid Reversal, In short?
Crease reversal aims to undo a created crease and return the eye area closer to its former single or inner fold. The adhesion and fixation that formed the line are released and the lid tissue re-flattened so a crease does not set; but a line made by incision already carries a scar and tissue change, so returning it entirely without trace can be difficult. The approach varies with the earlier method — removing buried thread, releasing adhesion, reinforcing fat or tissue where needed. What is possible, and the result, differ with the state of the eye and 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 be returned to the original single lid?
The adhesion and fixation that formed the line are released and the lid tissue re-flattened so a crease does not set, aiming to return the eye area close to before. A line made by incision, however, carries a scar and tissue change, so returning it entirely without trace can be difficult.
Is a crease made by the buried-suture method easier to reverse?
The buried-suture method is approached by removing the thread and releasing adhesion, with less tissue change than the incisional method. Where the thread has been in place a long time, however, adhesion may have formed, and the degree of reversal varies with the state.
Does restoration surgery leave a scar?
Because adhesion must be released and tissue refined, a fine mark can remain where the area was approached. Fine suturing aims to keep it down, but where a scar from the earlier line already exists, removing it entirely can be difficult.
After crease reversal, will the eyes look natural again?
The aim is to release the line and flatten the tissue, creating an impression close to before; but results vary from person to person with the lid and the earlier method. Confirming together at consultation what range is possible matters.
After reversal, can a crease be created again?
Once the tissue has settled, double-eyelid surgery can be considered again; but repeated operations can complicate the tissue, so careful assessment is needed. Timing and method are decided by the state of things.
Consultation guide
Phone: +82-2-537-3707
Location: 9F, 435 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Gangnam Station)