Understanding Swelling After Male Ptosis Correction Without Double Eyelids

This post will discuss understanding swelling after male ptosis correction without visible double eyelids.

Men often prefer to have no visible double eyelids, and most Koreans are quite impatient.

They want the swelling to subside as quickly as possible.

This is immediately after the surgery. There is a slight swelling, and the stitches are visible.

However, it doesn't swell severely. Daily life is possible right away.

These are the surgical scars after male ptosis correction without visible double eyelids. They look like wrinkles, and the white line is due to applied sunscreen.

This is the scar after 6 months.

This person underwent male incisional ptosis correction without double eyelids and epicanthoplasty, and these images show them at 1 week and 2 weeks post-op.

Bruising is somewhat visible up to 1 week, but it's not severe even by 2 weeks.

In 2018, our double eyelid-free ptosis correction technique was published in a paper for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the surgery was performed based on that.

Ultimately, it takes this form.

Before surgery, and 1 month after surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to return to daily life immediately after male monolid ptosis correction surgery?

Yes, it is possible to return to daily life immediately. Although there may be some swelling and visible stitches right after the surgery, the swelling is not severe, so you can perform daily activities without much difficulty.

When do bruising and swelling subside after incisional ptosis correction?

Bruising usually subsides significantly within about 2 weeks. Bruising may be somewhat visible up to 1 week after surgery, but it will noticeably decrease by the 2-week mark, allowing for a more natural appearance.

Will there be many scars or marks left after the surgery?

No, over time, they will look like natural creases. After about 6 months, the surgical marks will not be very noticeable, and the double eyelid line will not be exposed, making it look very natural.

What surgical method is this based on?

It is based on the monolid ptosis correction method published in a 2018 paper by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This academically verified method creates clear eyes without visible double eyelids.