Removing Double Eyelids: Creating a Monolid Look with Non-Incisional Ptosis Correction

Let’s explore how to remove double eyelids.

Why would someone want to remove them? In the case of men’s double eyelids, or specifically high double eyelids on men, they can often look awkward.

This applies to men who have deep double eyelids that make them look ‘greasy’ or give them an overly ‘strong’ impression.

While there is a way to completely remove the double eyelid line, I do not personally recommend it.

This is because even people who appear to have no double eyelids actually have a very small, subtle line.

Even in people who seemingly have no double eyelids, a close look reveals a hidden ‘inner’ double eyelid (subtle fold).

So, what happens if you truly erase the line completely?

This patient came to us to improve an awkward result after surgery at another clinic. Looking at the photo on the left, something feels off. The line is not smooth and appears irregular.

The scars also remain visible.

Therefore, the true skill lies in creating a very small line and then ‘rolling’ it inward so that the line is not visible.

Like this patient, it is best to have an actual line that is simply hidden from view.

This surgical method was developed based on a presentation at the Spring 2017 Plastic Surgery Conference.

Furthermore, this is the paper based on that method, which is scheduled to be published in the American Journal of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

To remove double eyelids, I believe it is undesirable to cut away too much skin right above the eyelashes or to create artificial scarring that deviates from a natural look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to completely remove double eyelids?

Yes, there are methods to completely remove them, but it is not recommended. If the line is completely removed, the scar will be exposed as is and the eye shape may become irregular, making it look unnatural.

How can I naturally remove double eyelids?

We recommend creating a very small inner double eyelid line and then tucking it in so it's not visible from the outside. The key technique is to have a line but make it appear as if there isn't one from the outside.

Why do men undergo double eyelid removal surgery?

It is mainly to improve the strong or somewhat greasy impression caused by thick and high double eyelids. Creating monolids can give a more natural and clean impression.

Will there be many scars after the surgery?

Yes, applying the correct surgical method can minimize artificial scars. We avoid excessively cutting the skin directly above the eyelashes or forcibly creating scars, and instead aim for methods that hide the line.