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Revision Double-Eyelid Surgery
Also known as: Secondary Blepharoplasty, Asymmetric Eyelid Correction, Sausage Eye Correction, Eyelid Crease Correction
Recovery
Swelling: 10–14 days
Near-natural appearance: 2 months
About Revision Double-Eyelid Surgery
Treated areas:Eyelid
Revision double eyelid surgery corrects or improves the result of a previous double eyelid operation. It fixes shape, symmetry, function, or scar problems, and restores a natural, balanced look.
Because there is already scar tissue and changed anatomy, this surgery is more delicate and complex, it needs a specialist with advanced skill.
✅ Best done 6–12 months after your first surgery, once all healing is complete.
How It Works
- Old scar tissue is gently released
- Crease is rebuilt at the right height and shape
- Fat or tissue may be moved or added to fix hollows
- Muscles are adjusted if eyes are droopy or weak
- Everything shaped to match your natural eye structure
What It Can Fix & Improve
🔹 Crease adjustment: raise, lower, or soften the fold to look natural
🔹 Symmetry: match both eyelids perfectly
🔹 Scar refinement: smooth or hide old scars
🔹 Volume repair: add or move fat to fill hollows and restore softness
🔹 Remove extra folds: make one clean, clear line
🔹 Lift weak lids: repair muscles so eyes open fully and easily
🔹 Symmetry: match both eyelids perfectly
🔹 Scar refinement: smooth or hide old scars
🔹 Volume repair: add or move fat to fill hollows and restore softness
🔹 Remove extra folds: make one clean, clear line
🔹 Lift weak lids: repair muscles so eyes open fully and easily
Ideal Candidate
Ideal for clients that experienced:
- Uneven folds: Creases are different heights or shapes on each eye
- Unnatural look: Crease too high, too deep, or looks stiff / operated
- Extra folds: More than one line, or irregular creases
- Visible scars: Thick, red, or tight marks
- Hollowing: Sunken eyelids from too much fat removed before
- Droopy lids: Weak muscles make eyes hard to open fully
- Functional trouble: Discomfort, dryness, or difficulty closing eyes
Proven Results
- Natural‑looking, soft creases
- Perfect symmetry between eyes
- Smooth skin, less visible scars
- Full, healthy eyelid shape, no hollow look
- Eyes open easily and comfortably
- Looks like you were born with beautiful double eyelids
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
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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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