As eye surgery has become so commonplace that it is no longer awkward for celebrities to reveal they have had the procedure, the barrier to entry is becoming even lower. Consequently, while the demand for eye surgery is steadily increasing, the number of people undergoing revision surgery is also rising, requiring special caution.

Revision eye surgery may be considered when one is dissatisfied with the surgical results or when side effects occur after the operation. The causes for revision surgery vary from person to person, but a representative case is "sausage eye." Sausage eye refers to a condition where, after double eyelid surgery, the crease becomes excessively high or thick, making it appear swollen.

This is primarily caused by designing the double eyelid line too high and deep, or by failing to sufficiently remove unnecessary fat or skin tissue. If the muscles that open the eyes become adhered in this state, sausage eyes develop. To resolve this, depending on the cause of the sausage eyes, fat must be removed or existing adhesions released to adjust the height of the line and create a natural look.

In addition to the above, revision eye surgery may be considered in cases of left-right asymmetry, when the double eyelid line is too high or too low, when the line has faded or loosened, when the line overlaps in multiple layers, or when severe scarring remains. If you are considering revision eye surgery due to these issues, it is necessary to accurately identify the problems of the previous surgery and proceed with a customized procedure that improves both aesthetic and functional aspects.

If significant scarring remains, unnecessary scar tissue must be removed before the line is redefined; if the double eyelid crease has loosened or is asymmetrical, blepharoplasty must be performed in conjunction to correct it. In particular, a highly satisfactory result can be expected only if the design clearly identifies the line or shape desired by the patient.

Dr. Hong-Jin Kim, director of 1mm Plastic Surgery, explained, “Since revision eye surgery involves dealing with tissue already damaged by previous eye surgery, it is important to accurately identify the cause of the problem from the previous surgery and formulate a surgical plan to resolve it in order to prevent the need for a second revision surgery.” He added, “Because this surgery is more difficult and complex than the first surgery, the surgeon must have the ability to clearly identify the cause of the first surgery and resolve it.”

He added, “Therefore, I recommend proceeding after sufficient consultation with a plastic surgeon who has extensive experience in revision eye surgery and abundant medical knowledge,” and stated, “It is important to establish a customized surgical plan and proceed after meticulously assessing individual eye shape characteristics, skin elasticity, and scar condition through one-on-one consultation.”

Source: Medisobizanews (http://www.medisobizanews.com)