Revision Eyelid Surgery
qd Revision Eyelid Surgery
Problems left after previous surgery, such as the crease line, height, scars and eye closure, are examined by cause. Remaining tissue, adhesions and how well you have healed are reviewed to explain what can be corrected and the limits.
Revision Eyelid Surgery 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 persistent crease height, multiple folds or asymmetry after surgery
- People with troublesome closure, tightness or dryness after a previous operation
- People seeking a realistic assessment of revision options
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.
Previous techniques and the timing of symptoms
People with persistent crease height, multiple folds or asymmetry after surgery
the principle
How it works
Revision Eyelid Surgery
Revision starts with the cause of the current shape or functional difficulty rather than repeating the first operation. Previous fixation, scars, adhesions, remaining skin and the opening mechanism are reviewed. Where needed, adjusting the existing fixation, releasing adhesions or repositioning tissue may be considered, and depending on the condition the correction can be planned in stages. Priorities are set while preserving the remaining tissue and protecting the ocular surface.
How it works
Previous techniques and the timing of symptoms
We review the timing and method of previous surgery, before-and-after photographs and, where available, the operation records to piece together how things have changed.
Scars, adhesions and remaining tissue
Swelling, scar maturity, adhesions, tissue shortage and functional problems are assessed separately to set the timing and goals of surgery.
Priorities for crease change and function
We plan the correction needed and the tissue to preserve, then follow the wound, function and crease step by step after revision.
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.
Problems left after previous surgery, such as the crease line, height, scars and eye closure, are examined by cause. Remaining tissue, adhesions and how well you have healed are reviewed to explain what can be corrected and the limits.
Eyelid assessment
We review the timing and method of previous surgery, before-and-after photographs and, where available, the operation records to piece together how things have changed.
Surgical approach
Swelling, scar maturity, adhesions, tissue shortage and functional problems are assessed separately to set the timing and goals of surgery.
Recovery and follow-up
We plan the correction needed and the tissue to preserve, then follow the wound, function and crease step by step after revision.
Please read this before treatment
- Existing scars and adhesions can make swelling and tissue settling slower or less predictable. We do not assume the same recovery timetable as the previous operation; eye closure and wound changes are checked at follow-up visits.
- 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.
Settling
Lid height and crease appearance can change as swelling settles. Follow-up compares function and symmetry rather than judging the final result immediately.
how it compares
How it compares
| Revision Eyelid Surgery | Incisional Ptosis Correction | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope of correction | Problems left after previous surgery, such as the crease line, height, scars and eye closure, are examined by cause. Remaining tissue, adhesions and how well you have healed are reviewed to explain what can be corrected and the limits. | Through an eyelid incision, the structures that open the eye are checked and the extent of correction needed is planned. Skin and fat condition and eye closure are assessed together to adjust eyelid height and the crease. |
| Recovery and follow-up | Existing scars and adhesions can make swelling and tissue settling slower or less predictable. We do not assume the same recovery timetable as the previous operation; eye closure and wound changes are checked at follow-up visits. | Care for the incision so it is not pulled or rubbed; when the stitches come out depends on how the wound is healing. Early swelling can make the crease look high or the two sides look different, so function and scarring are followed up together. |
before consultation
Before you decide, the questions people always ask
Note the dates and methods of earlier operations and when each concern began. Operation records, material details and photographs before and after surgery can help. An examination is still possible when records are unavailable. If there were several operations, explain the sequence and changes after each one.
Early swelling and tissue tension during recovery can obscure the eventual appearance. Timing depends on healing, scar changes and the cause of any functional difficulty. However, poor closure, vision changes or severe pain need prompt assessment rather than waiting. Urgent problems are separated from the planning of elective shape correction.
Existing fixation, adhesions and available skin limit how much a crease or scar can be changed. Tissue shortage or repeated operations can restrict correction. Complete scar removal or an exact return to the original eyelids cannot be guaranteed. Consultation identifies the target areas and differences that may remain.
A concern on one side can be influenced by movement and brow use on the other. Both eyelids are examined for height, function and remaining tissue. The cause and balance determine whether one-sided or bilateral adjustment is appropriate. The aim is the necessary correction with tissue preservation, not automatically extending the operation.
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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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