What is Senior Eye Surgery (Blepharoplasty)?
Senior Eye Surgery, also known as Blepharoplasty, refers to upper and lower eyelid rejuvenation procedures designed for middle-aged and older patients. These surgeries address age-related concerns such as sagging skin, drooping brows, and under-eye fat herniation that contribute to a tired or aged appearance.
At View Plastic Surgery in Seoul, surgeons tailor each plan to individual anatomy—considering skin redundancy, brow descent, muscle tone, and fat volume—to restore a natural, refreshed look while maintaining proper function.
Types of Senior Eye Surgery
Brow Lift
What is Brow Lift: A procedure that elevates drooping brows to open the upper eyelid area, smooth forehead lines, and correct outer hooding. It can be performed endoscopically, laterally (temporal lift), or through direct brow approaches depending on gender and anatomy.
Recommended for those who:
- Have drooping outer eyebrows causing upper lid heaviness
- Show deep forehead wrinkles from constant brow lifting
- Need upper eyelid correction due to brow descent
Upper Blepharoplasty
What is Upper Blepharoplasty: Removes sagging upper eyelid skin and, if needed, adjusts fat or muscle to redefine the eyelid crease. This creates a brighter, more youthful eye shape and can expand vision when skin redundancy is severe.
Recommended for those who:
- Have excess upper eyelid skin or hidden crease
- Notice drooping that affects vision or makeup application
- Desire a defined, natural-looking eyelid line
Lower Blepharoplasty or Under Eye Fat Repositioning
Lower Blepharoplasty: Removes or sculpts under-eye fat and tightens loose skin to reduce puffiness and wrinkles. Ideal for older patients with skin laxity.
Under Eye Fat Repositioning: Redistributes existing fat to smooth hollow tear troughs and correct irregular contours without removing volume. Best for younger patients with mild bulging or dark circles.
Recommended for those who:
- See visible under-eye bags or puffiness
- Have dark shadows or tear-trough depressions
- Want smoother, natural transition between lower lid and cheek
Lower Blepharoplasty vs. Under Eye Fat Repositioning
| Aspect | Lower Blepharoplasty | Under Eye Fat Repositioning |
|---|---|---|
| Age Group | Best for older patients with loose skin and visible bags | Best for younger patients with mild bulging or hollowness |
| Purpose | Tightens skin and removes excess fat | Repositions fat to flatten under-eye irregularities |
| Suture | Requires skin sutures | Usually no visible suture (performed internally) |
| Recovery | 7 days for stitch removal, 1–2 weeks social downtime | Faster recovery, minimal swelling, no stitch removal |
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