Eye procedures for middle-aged patients

Middle-Aged Eye Surgery

A small change creates beautifully youthful-looking eyes

Middle-aged eye surgery improves concerns around the eyes through brow lift, upper blepharoplasty, and lower blepharoplasty procedures tailored to each individual's symptoms.

*Complications such as bleeding, infection, and inflammation may occur after surgery, and subjective satisfaction may vary among individuals.

BEFORE & AFTER Marvel Middle-Aged Eye Surgery

※ The above photos are before-and-after photos of patients who actually underwent surgery at Marvel Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Middle-aged eye surgery should be different from general eye surgery.

Unlike general eye surgery, which focuses only on the size and shape of the eyes, middle-aged eye surgery must also consider functional aspects and therefore requires a more detailed surgical plan.

① Improvement of sagging skin and wrinkles around the eyes

It is important to improve sagging skin and wrinkles around the eyes.

② Minimal burden

The burden associated with surgery should be minimal.

③ Correction of functional aspects as well

It should be able to correct not only aesthetic but also functional aspects.

01 Brow Lift Surgery

This procedure involves making an incision above or below the eyebrow to lift sagging skin and muscle, improving wrinkles and creating brighter-looking eyes.

Benefits

✓ Creates more defined-looking eyes.

✓ Aesthetic and functional improvement effects

✓ A relatively easy recovery period

✓ Improves eyelid sagging without double-eyelid surgery

✓ Preserves the existing eye shape

Surgical Information

Surgery time: Within 1 hour

Recovery period: Within 2 weeks

Anesthesia: Sedation and local anesthesia

Follow-up visits: 2

Discharge: Same-day discharge

Recommended Candidates

✓ Those whose sagging eyelids make them appear older

✓ Those whose sagging eyelids create a tired or heavy appearance

✓ Those whose sagging eyelids obstruct their visual field

✓ Those who develop forehead wrinkles from using their forehead muscles to open their eyes

✓ Those who want to improve sagging eyelids without double-eyelid surgery

Preoperative Eye Assessment

From a functional perspective, it is necessary to assess the strength of the eye-opening muscles and factors affecting muscle strength. From a balance perspective, thorough analysis and planning are needed because the size and shape of the double-eyelid crease may change.

01 Normal

02 Mild Ptosis

03 Moderate Ptosis

04 Severe Ptosis

Brow Lift Procedure

① The incision line is designed in consideration of sagging skin and wrinkles.

② Skin incision and muscle dissection are performed according to the design.

③ Sagging tissue is firmly secured to the periosteum, excess skin is removed, and the incision is sutured.

④ More defined-looking eyes are completed.

02 Upper Blepharoplasty

This procedure removes and tightens sagging eyelid skin and fatty tissue to improve a narrowed visual field and eyelashes that irritate the eye.

Benefits

✓ Prevents eyelid sagging through corneal reinforcement

✓ Minimizes scarring at the incision site

✓ Improves an aged appearance

Surgical Information

Surgery time: Within 1 hour

Recovery period: Within 1–2 weeks

Anesthesia: Sedation and local anesthesia

Follow-up visits: 2

Discharge: Same-day discharge

Recommended Candidates

✓ Those who use their forehead muscles when opening their eyes

✓ Those whose sagging eyelids obstruct their visual field

✓ Those who experience irritation at the outer corners of the eyes due to sagging eyelids

✓ Those whose eyelashes irritate the eyes

Discomfort Caused by Eyelid Sagging

✓ Reduced vision

✓ Narrowing visual field

✓ Deepening forehead wrinkles

✓ Eyelashes irritating the eyes

✓ Irritation at the outer corners of the eyes

Upper Blepharoplasty Procedure

① The eyelid height and crease line are designed through a one-on-one consultation.

② Unnecessary skin and protruding fat are removed.

③ The muscle and skin are tightened, secured to the conjunctiva, and sutured.

④ Bright and more defined-looking eyes are completed.

03 Lower Blepharoplasty

This procedure removes loose skin under the eyes and repositions under-eye fat to improve under-eye wrinkles and puffiness.

Benefits

✓ Aesthetic and functional improvement effects

✓ A relatively easy recovery period

Surgical Information

Surgery time: Within 1 hour

Recovery period: Within 1 week

Anesthesia: Sedation and local anesthesia

Follow-up visits: 2

Discharge: Same-day discharge

Recommended Candidates

✓ Those with excessive under-eye fat

✓ Those with many fine wrinkles under the eyes

✓ Those who appear older due to sagging under-eye skin

✓ Those with severe dark circles

Lower Blepharoplasty Procedure

① The amount of skin to be removed is determined through a one-on-one consultation.

② The necessary amount of excess skin below the eyelashes is incised and removed.

③ The lower muscle is tightened, lifted, secured, and then sutured.

④ More defined-looking eyes are completed.

Become Beautiful Safely

Marvel Plastic Surgery Clinic Is Different.

Marvel Plastic Surgery Clinic always places customer satisfaction as its highest priority and continuously strives to provide the best results and medical services for every patient.

01) Accurate Diagnosis for Safety

Accurately identifying concerns and directions for improvement to establish a safe surgical plan and enhance patient satisfaction

02) Reassuring Anesthesia System

An anesthesiologist is on staff to monitor the entire surgical process, from preoperative testing through postoperative care.

03) Real-Time Monitoring

Patients undergoing surgery and recovering are monitored in real time through a centralized monitoring system.

04) Operating Room CCTV

CCTV in the operating room enhances transparency of the surgical process and enables response to emergencies.

05) Named Surgeon System

Specialist medical staff in each field are responsible for care from consultation through postoperative follow-up, performing surgery without substitutes.

06) Emergency Response Equipment

We have an emergency response equipment system, including defibrillators and backup power systems, to respond quickly to emergencies.

07) Thorough Safety System

We prioritize patient safety and maintain systematic hygiene management through a sterilization and disinfection system.

08) Continuous Research

To provide better services, we continuously research plastic surgery through academic conferences, publications, and other activities.

09) Highly Satisfactory Results

We plan personalized surgery for each individual through extensive clinical experience and one-on-one consultations.