Incisional Ptosis Correction
qd Incisional Ptosis Correction
An incision allows assessment of the structures involved in eyelid opening. Skin, fat and eye closure guide planning of lid height and the crease.
Incisional 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 using their forehead to open the eyes or concerned about unequal lid height
- People whose skin or tissue condition may require an incision
- People seeking assessment of function as well as crease shape
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.
Opening strength and eyelid-margin height
People using their forehead to open the eyes or concerned about unequal lid height
Skin, fat and the need for direct access
People whose skin or tissue condition may require an incision
Symmetry balanced with comfortable closure
People seeking assessment of function as well as crease shape
the principle
How it works
Incisional Ptosis Correction
Eyelid-opening function and crease formation are assessed separately. An incisional approach allows direct tissue assessment, but drooping does not always arise from the lifting mechanism. Excess skin, brow descent and muscle function are distinguished before planning adjustment and fixation. Comfortable closure and the ocular surface matter alongside the desired lid height.
How it works
Opening strength and eyelid-margin height
Measure lid height and movement, brow compensation, dryness and surgical history.
Skin, fat and the need for direct access
Assess skin available during closure and agree the incision, crease and functional correction.
Symmetry balanced with comfortable closure
Adjust the planned tissues, assess height and closure, then explain wound care and 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.
An incision allows assessment of the structures involved in eyelid opening. Skin, fat and eye closure guide planning of lid height and the crease.
Eyelid assessment
Measure lid height and movement, brow compensation, dryness and surgical history.
Surgical approach
Assess skin available during closure and agree the incision, crease and functional correction.
Recovery and follow-up
Adjust the planned tissues, assess height and closure, then explain wound care and review.
What the procedure is like
- Measure lid height and movement, brow compensation, dryness and surgical history.
- Assess skin available during closure and agree the incision, crease and functional correction.
- Adjust the planned tissues, assess height and closure, then explain wound care and 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
- Protect the incision from rubbing and tension. Suture review follows wound healing; early swelling can make the crease look high or uneven, so both function and scarring are followed.
- 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
Protect the incision from rubbing and tension. Suture review follows wound healing; early swelling can make the crease look high or uneven, so both function and scarring are followed.
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.
| Incisional Ptosis Correction | Buried-suture Ptosis Correction | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope of correction | An incision allows assessment of the structures involved in eyelid opening. Skin, fat and eye closure guide planning of lid height and the crease. | 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. |
| Recovery and follow-up | Protect the incision from rubbing and tension. Suture review follows wound healing; early swelling can make the crease look high or uneven, so both function and scarring are followed. | 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. |
before consultation
Before you decide, the questions people always ask
Crease position and the mechanism that raises the eyelid are separate assessment points. Creating a fold does not automatically correct a problem with eyelid opening. Incisional ptosis correction considers lid height, muscle function and skin before defining the adjustment. The desired crease is planned together with a comfortable range of closure.
A thick appearance can reflect skin, fat, swelling or brow position. Thickness alone does not establish the need for an incision or functional correction. If opening strength is adequate, a different approach may be appropriate. Examination distinguishes any need for skin management from a problem with eyelid movement.
Excessive elevation may make closure difficult or worsen dryness. Planning therefore checks the closed eye and ocular surface as well as the frontal appearance. Early tightness and swelling can change during recovery, but persistent discomfort should be reported. Difficulty closing, pain or visual change warrants review before the next scheduled visit.
Early checks prioritise the wound, bleeding and eye closure, with suture review when appropriate. A swollen crease is not treated as the final result. Later appointments compare scar changes, lid height and symmetry. Wound healing and functional settling can progress at different rates, so review is adjusted accordingly.
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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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