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Revision Double-Eyelid Surgery
Also known as:
- Secondary Blepharoplasty
- Asymmetric Eyelid Correction
- Sausage Eye Correction
- Eyelid Crease Correction
Recovery
- Primary swelling typically lasts 10–14 days
- Most clients achieve a near-natural appearance within 2 months
- This procedure involves delicate scar tissue management, the final fine-tuning of the crease continues to settle over several months
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About Revision Double-Eyelid Surgery
Treated areas:
- Eyelid
REVISION DOUBLE EYELID SURGERY: Restore • Balance • Refine
Expert Corrective Eye Surgery | Restore Your Natural Gaze & Perfect Symmetry
Revision double eyelid surgery is a specialized corrective procedure designed to fix or improve the results of a previous eyelid operation. Whether you are addressing uneven creases, an “unnatural” look, or functional issues like droopy lids, this surgery restores a balanced and authentic appearance.
Note: For optimal safety and precision, this is ideally performed 6–12 months after your first surgery to ensure the delicate eye tissues have fully healed.
How It Works
✨ Scar Release: Gently releasing old scar tissue to allow the skin to move naturally.
✨ Crease Rebuilding: Precisely repositioning the fold at the ideal height for your face.
✨ Tissue Adjustment: Repositioning fat or muscle to correct hollowing or weakness (Ptosis).
What You Will Achieve
✅ Natural-Looking Crease: Softens stiff or overly deep folds so they look like you were born with them.
✅ Perfect Symmetry: Carefully adjusts the height and shape of the folds so both eyes match perfectly.
✅ Scar Refinement: Smooths out or hides thick, red, or tight marks from the previous surgery.
✅ Volume Restoration: Moves or adds fat to fill in sunken, “hollow” eyelids for a more youthful, soft look.
✅ Clean Crease Definition: Removes irregular “extra lines” to create one clear, elegant eyelid fold.
✅ Improved Eye Function: Repairs underlying muscles so your eyes open fully, easily, and comfortably.
✅ Enhanced Comfort: Resolves functional issues such as dryness or difficulty closing the eyes.
Ideal Candidate
Suitable for adults aged 18 to 70+ who are dissatisfied with a previous eyelid surgery outcome.
You are the perfect candidate if you have:
- Uneven Folds: Creases that are different heights or shapes on each eye.
- “Sausage” Lids: A crease that is too high, deep, or looks permanently swollen.
- Multiple Folds: More than one line or irregular, messy creases.
- Hollow Eyes: A sunken appearance because too much fat was removed before.
- Droopy Eyelids: Weak muscles (Ptosis) that make you look tired or hinder vision.
- Visible Scarring: Thick or red scars that are obvious when you blink or close your eyes.
Price by Region
| Location | Ranging from |
|---|---|
| Korea | 2,500,000 (KRW) |
| Thailand | 45,000 (THB) |
| China | 12,000 (RMB) |
How It Is Performed
- Comprehensive eyelid analysis: review of prior surgical photographs and records
- Local anaesthesia infiltration
- Incision along the proposed new crease; carefully timed to coincide with the existing scar to avoid creating additional incision lines
- Complete release of all adhesions and scar band tissue
- Rebalancing of fat, muscle, and skin distribution
- Re-anchoring of skin-to-levator aponeurosis at the correct, newly planned height
- Meticulous closure with fine non-reactive 7-0 nylon
Your Timeline
Preparation
- Stop NSAIDs / fish oil 7 days prior
- Coagulation panel and ophthalmic exam
- Review prior surgical records and photographs
Followup Care
- Cold compress 48 hours; suture removal day 5–7
- Antibiotic ointment 7 days
- Scar massage starting at week 4
- Strict sun/UV protection for 6 months
Frequently Asked Questions
How long after my first surgery can I have revision?
Most surgeons advise waiting at least 6–12 months after the primary procedure for complete scar maturation, scars are actively remodelling during this period, and operating on immature scar tissue is more difficult and unpredictable.
Is it possible to lower a crease that is too high?
Yes, though it is technically more challenging than raising a low crease. The scar from the previous incision must be excised, the levator anchor released and repositioned lower, and new tissue planes re-established.
Why is revision more difficult than primary double-eyelid surgery?
Scar tissue from the original procedure makes it harder to identify tissue planes, re-anchor the levator, and achieve symmetry. More conservative tissue handling is essential.
How many revision surgeries can be performed?
There is no absolute limit, but each successive revision creates more scar tissue and reduces tissue pliability. Most patients achieve a satisfactory result with one carefully planned revision. For complex cases with multiple prior procedures, a staged approach over 12–18 months may be more appropriate.
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