2026-05-29
Correction of Sunken Upper Eyelids and Multiple Eyelid Folds
Learn about surgical methods for correcting sunken upper eyelids and multiple eyelid folds, ranging from ptosis correction to fat grafting.
For individuals with sunken upper eyelids, also known as ‘sunken eyes’, surgical correction is often performed.
These types of eyes are particularly prone to having ‘multiple eyelid folds’ or ‘triple eyelids’.
In such cases, various methods are used for correction.
When a patient has multiple folds and appears sleepy, as seen in the case above, excellent results can be achieved through ptosis correction alone.
In older patients, this condition often occurs alongside a sleepy and tired appearance.
This specific patient underwent ‘fat grafting’ to address the ‘sunken upper eyelids’.
In this case, the ‘sunken upper eyelids’ were so severe that ‘fat grafting’ was performed in conjunction with incisional double eyelid surgery.
The key to this procedure is tailoring the surgery appropriately to the diverse range of individual cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I correct sunken upper eyelids and multiple eyelid folds?
Yes, it can be corrected using various methods such as ptosis correction, fat grafting, or incisional double eyelid surgery, depending on the patient's eye condition. If you have multiple eyelid folds and your eyes look sleepy, you can achieve good results with ptosis correction alone, and if the hollowness is severe, fat grafting is performed concurrently.
I have multiple eyelid folds and my eyes look sleepy. Can I improve this with ptosis correction alone?
Yes, it can be sufficiently improved with ptosis correction alone. As in the case described in the main text, if you have multiple eyelid folds and your eyes look sleepy, appropriate ptosis correction surgery can achieve good results with clear and natural-looking eyes.
Is fat grafting essential for deeply sunken eyes with severe upper eyelid hollowness?
Fat grafting may be necessary depending on the patient's condition. If the upper eyelid hollowness is too severe or if the eyes look sleepy and weak due to age, it is effective to perform fat grafting along with upper eyelid hollowness surgery to add volume.
Can fat grafting and double eyelid surgery be performed simultaneously?
Yes, they can be performed simultaneously. For patients with very severe upper eyelid hollowness, fat grafting can be performed on the sunken area along with incisional double eyelid surgery to more effectively correct the eye shape.