Two-Line Incision: Suture Removal Today, and Two Patients Operated On Today – Total of 3 Cases with Photo Consent

Photos of a patient who had sutures removed today after a 'two-line incision' (July 27, 2020)

All patients consented to photo use.

Pre-surgery photo. This patient previously had an ‘out’ double eyelid crease and wished to change it to an ‘in-out’ style. The left is pre-surgery, and the right is post-surgery.

The arrow above indicates that the old scar has been cleanly removed. The incision line directly below shows the appearance immediately after suture removal.

Another patient example

The line on the right eye was lowered, and because the area closer to the nose had a slightly sleepy appearance, the ptosis correction was adjusted a bit more.

The marked area on the patient’s right eye.

‘Two-line incision’ is not an official term. It is a colloquial term, and the true name is ‘double eyelid crease lowering without scar excision.’ This surgery is performed on individuals with insufficient skin.

Another patient case

It bruised immediately after the surgery.

Ultimately, an ‘out’ double eyelid crease often doesn’t suit Korean patients well, and it seems that most procedures to raise the line involve changing it from ‘out’ to ‘in-out.’

The patients who underwent surgery today have bruising and swelling, making their eyelashes appear lifted and the crease still high, but it will lower quickly.

I will post follow-up photos of these individuals.

All these events occurred today, July 27, 2020.

For detailed academic content, please refer to previous posts:

https://blog.naver.com/medicdoctor/222005843164

https://blog.naver.com/medicdoctor/221353621318

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official name of the 'double-line incision' surgery?

The official name is 'Scarless Double Eyelid Lowering Surgery'. It is colloquially known as 'double-line incision' and is a suitable surgical method for patients with insufficient eyelid skin, making it difficult to excise existing scars.

In what cases is 'double-line incision' surgery typically performed?

It is mainly performed when patients want to lower their existing high and prominent out-line double eyelids to a more natural in-out line. Many Korean patients choose this reoperation to lower the line, as out-lines often do not suit them well.

Can ptosis correction be performed simultaneously with the surgery?

Yes, it is possible. While lowering the double eyelid line, if there is a sleepy appearance at the inner corner of the eye, ptosis correction can be performed concurrently to make the eyes appear more defined.

What symptoms appear immediately after the surgery?

Immediately after surgery, bruising and swelling may occur. This can temporarily make the eyelashes appear lifted and the double eyelid line still look high, but as it recovers, it quickly lowers to a natural height.