2026-06-07
Men’s Monolid Ptosis Correction and Side Effects - Presentation at the 2017.4 Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
A professional overview of men’s monolid ptosis correction, highlighting surgical techniques to avoid side effects and achieve natural results without visible double folds.
Men’s Monolid Ptosis Correction and Side Effects - Presentation at the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, April 2017
This content was presented at the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in April 2017 regarding men’s monolid ptosis correction and its side effects.
Recently, many women and an increasing number of men have become interested in their appearance, often desiring larger eyes without a visible double eyelid.
However, a critical point to note is that ‘monolid’ doesn’t mean there is no fold at all!
The following is a patient who had surgery at another clinic. To avoid creating a double eyelid, they removed an excessive amount of skin...
Now, the eyes cannot close properly.
In the photo below, the eyes do close, but the eye shape appears bumpy and uneven.
It feels somewhat hooded and awkward.
The goal is to shape it as follows: rolling the line inward so it is hidden.
While women generally prefer the double eyelid to be visible as shown in the diagram above...
For men, the fold is covered so that it remains invisible.
This content was...
Presented at the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery on April 2, 2017.
Following this presentation, an SCI paper was published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (USA) in September 2018 based on these findings.
I will create a separate post regarding the details of this paper in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What side effects should I be aware of when getting double eyelid surgery for men without a crease?
You should be aware of side effects such as the eyes not closing completely or the eye shape becoming uneven. These problems can occur if the eyelid skin is excessively removed to eliminate the double eyelid, so a precise surgical plan is necessary.
What is a natural, side-effect-free method for double eyelid surgery without a crease?
The surgery should be performed by tucking the double eyelid line inward, under the skin. Instead of having the double eyelid line visible on the surface like in women, the skin covers the line, making the eyes naturally appear larger without a visible crease.
Does double eyelid surgery without a crease mean no double eyelid is created at all?
No, that's not the case. While the double eyelid line isn't visible externally, it's not entirely absent. The correct surgical principle is to tuck the line inward and cover it with skin, creating the appearance of no double eyelid.
Is this surgical method for double eyelid surgery without a crease medically proven?
Yes, it is a medically proven surgical method. This content was officially presented at the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in April 2017, and based on this, its safety and effectiveness were recognized when it was published in the American Journal of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (SCI) in September 2018.