Buried-suture Ptosis Correction
qd Buried-suture Ptosis Correction
Assess suitability for a suture-based approach without a long skin incision. Skin excess, opening function and fixation conditions guide its limits and recurrence counselling.
Buried-suture Ptosis Correction is available at QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea.
is this for me
Who it’s for
Even if none of these describes you, we will look again at the consultation.
- People with limited skin excess exploring a suture approach
- People seeking assessment of opening function and lid height
- People comparing the limits and recurrence potential of buried sutures
Assessment includes eyelid height, opening strength, brow position and eye closure. A photograph or procedure name cannot determine suitability; another approach or observation may be advised after examination.
start with your concern
Before you pick a treatment name, start with the cause of your concern.
Even a treatment with the same name takes on a different role and scope depending on your current structure, the change you want, what you have had before and the recovery time you have.
Skin excess and eyelid thickness
People with limited skin excess exploring a suture approach
Function suitable for a suture approach
People seeking assessment of opening function and lid height
Fixation conditions and possible loosening
People comparing the limits and recurrence potential of buried sutures
the principle
How it works
Buried-suture Ptosis Correction
This approach uses limited access and sutures to adjust eyelid position where suitable. The absence of a long incision does not make it a non-surgical procedure. Skin excess, thickness and muscle function determine whether it is appropriate. Direct tissue assessment or substantial skin removal may require another method; the suture technique is selected after examination.
How it works
Skin excess and eyelid thickness
Assess skin, fat, lid height and muscle function to establish suitability.
Function suitable for a suture approach
Plan the crease and access, explaining when an incision would be preferable.
Fixation conditions and possible loosening
Perform the planned fixation, check symmetry and closure, and arrange suture-site review.
the qd standard
The same treatment, never the same plan.
Rather than a fashionable name or a fixed package, we weigh the structure found at examination, safety, recovery and the limits within one plan.
- DIAGNOSIS FIRST
Cause before name
We first separate out the tissue and the function behind your concern.
- LESS, PRECISE
Only as much as needed
Rather than an excessive change, we plan the smallest scope with a clear role.
- HONEST LIMIT
The limits, explained too
We explain the change you can expect, the alternatives, individual differences and the risks.
personal plan
From consultation to follow-up, planned as one flow.
Assess suitability for a suture-based approach without a long skin incision. Skin excess, opening function and fixation conditions guide its limits and recurrence counselling.
Eyelid assessment
Assess skin, fat, lid height and muscle function to establish suitability.
Surgical approach
Plan the crease and access, explaining when an incision would be preferable.
Recovery and follow-up
Perform the planned fixation, check symmetry and closure, and arrange suture-site review.
What the procedure is like
- Assess skin, fat, lid height and muscle function to establish suitability.
- Plan the crease and access, explaining when an incision would be preferable.
- Perform the planned fixation, check symmetry and closure, and arrange suture-site review.
Anaesthesia, surgical scope and expected duration are agreed after an in-person examination. Arrange the day of surgery, transport home and follow-up together.
Please read this before treatment
- Swelling, bruising, foreign-body sensation and suture irritation can occur without a long incision. Avoid rubbing or handling sutures; persistent lumps, pain or irritation need review.
- Check swelling, bruising, closure, dryness and wound healing. Follow the individual instructions for cooling and washing, and avoid rubbing the eyes.
- Wound review and any suture removal depend on the approach. Contact lenses, eye makeup and exercise resume according to wound and ocular-surface assessment.
Safety & considerations
Possible reactions
- Swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection and scarring at incision or suture sites are possible.
- Overcorrection, undercorrection, asymmetry, crease changes, recurrence and further correction are discussed.
- Incomplete closure, dry eyes, corneal irritation and, rarely, complications affecting vision can occur.
Before surgery
- Report previous eyelid or forehead surgery, eye conditions, contact-lens use and dryness.
- Discuss medicines, supplements, bleeding disorders, allergies and smoking; do not stop prescribed medicines yourself.
Sudden vision changes, severe pain or rapidly increasing one-sided swelling require immediate contact with the medical team or emergency care. Correction, scars and recovery vary between individuals.
what to expect
What to expect over time
A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.
Early recovery
Check swelling, bruising, closure, dryness and wound healing. Follow the individual instructions for cooling and washing, and avoid rubbing the eyes.
Review appointments
Wound review and any suture removal depend on the approach. Contact lenses, eye makeup and exercise resume according to wound and ocular-surface assessment.
Settling
Lid height and crease appearance can change as swelling settles. Follow-up compares function and symmetry rather than judging the final result immediately.
Sessions & results
Swelling, bruising, foreign-body sensation and suture irritation can occur without a long incision. Avoid rubbing or handling sutures; persistent lumps, pain or irritation need review.
how it compares
How it compares
Assessment includes eyelid height, opening strength, brow position and eye closure. A photograph or procedure name cannot determine suitability; another approach or observation may be advised after examination.
| Buried-suture Ptosis Correction | Partial-incision Ptosis Correction | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope of correction | Assess suitability for a suture-based approach without a long skin incision. Skin excess, opening function and fixation conditions guide its limits and recurrence counselling. | Limited incisions provide access to selected eyelid tissues. Assessment distinguishes what can be addressed through small openings from conditions requiring wider exposure. |
| Recovery and follow-up | Swelling, bruising, foreign-body sensation and suture irritation can occur without a long incision. Avoid rubbing or handling sutures; persistent lumps, pain or irritation need review. | Small incisions can still develop scarring, firmness, bruising and swelling. Healing and fixation are reviewed individually rather than predicting recovery from incision length alone. |
before consultation
Before you decide, the questions people always ask
No long skin incision does not mean that no operation takes place. Sutures and tissue fixation through small access points still require anaesthesia and aftercare. Swelling, bruising, infection, suture irritation and changes in closure remain possible. Consultation explains the access and the role of sutures in the proposed plan.
Fixation can loosen or tissue can change, altering the crease or lid height over time. Changes in opening function and changes in the fold are assessed separately. Any repeat correction requires review of remaining skin, existing sutures and function. Initial counselling therefore covers recurrence without promising a fixed duration.
A suture approach alone has limits when excess skin needs removal. The reason skin overlaps the eyelid and the brow position must first be assessed. An incisional approach or upper blepharoplasty may be compared when skin treatment is needed. Suitability is based on tissue and function, rather than scar length alone.
Swelling or a suture knot may produce a small lump or foreign-body sensation. Pressing it or trying to remove a thread can damage the wound or cause infection. Persistent redness, pain, discharge or eye-surface irritation should prompt an earlier review. Examination determines whether observation or treatment is required.
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personal consultation
Tell us what bothers you now, the change you want, what you have had done before and any dates that matter. We will compare the possible approaches and their limits, calmly.
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