Reasons Why Men Should Avoid Non-Incisional Ptosis Correction and Potential Side Effects

Typically, most men who visit our clinic undergo incisional ptosis correction, while a smaller portion opts for non-incisional ptosis correction.

The following individuals are not suitable candidates for non-incisional ptosis correction for men. Please consider if you fall into any of these categories.

1. Individuals with thick skin

Men's skin is undeniably thicker than women's. Therefore, the results are more likely to loosen.

From a doctor's perspective, we can only recommend methods that are long-lasting and less likely to loosen.

2. Individuals with poor eyelid opening function

People whose eyes appear severely droopy will see little to no effect.

Furthermore, if we try to pull too hard on such individuals, they will experience severe pulling sensations, and the correction will not be effective.

Especially if the pulling sensation is severe, it can prevent sleep.

3. Individuals undergoing revision surgery

Revision surgery must be performed with the incisional method.

Otherwise, it can result in a double crease, no correction, and a waste of both financial resources and time.

4. Individuals with a lot of fat

Fat removal is necessary, which makes the buried suture method (non-incisional method) difficult.

5. Individuals with pre-existing natural double eyelids

It is difficult to create a lower line and tuck it in without releasing the existing double eyelid. Instead of a double eyelid, a triple eyelid might form.

6. Individuals with sagging skin (especially older individuals)

So, who would be a good candidate for non-incisional ptosis correction?

1. Individuals with thin skin

2. Individuals with good eyelid opening strength and no sagging skin.

This information is based on a paper first reported globally at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2018.

It is also based on lectures given at the 2019 Fall Training Course and various academic conferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is not suitable for male non-incisional ptosis correction?

It is not suitable for people with thick skin or weak eye-opening strength. Also, non-incisional methods are not recommended for those undergoing revision surgery, individuals with a lot of fat in their eyes, those with natural double eyelids, or sagging skin. In such cases, the incisional method is recommended.

What happens if a person with poor eye-opening function undergoes non-incisional surgery?

Side effects such as severe pulling sensation may occur. If you try to overcorrect by pulling too hard, there will be little corrective effect, and the severe pulling sensation can even lead to sleep disorders, so caution is needed.

Can I have non-incisional ptosis correction for eye revision surgery?

No, revision surgery must be performed using the incisional method. If revision surgery is performed non-incisionally, there is a high risk of developing double eyelid lines or improper correction, wasting both time and money.

Is non-incisional ptosis correction possible for men who naturally have double eyelids?

No, it is not recommended if you already have existing double eyelids. It is difficult to create a lower, inward-folding line non-incisionally without releasing the existing line, and there is a risk of creating triple folds (three eyelids) instead of a double eyelid.

Then, who is suitable for male non-incisional ptosis correction?

It is suitable for people with thin eyelid skin and good eye-opening strength. Additionally, if there is no skin sagging, non-incisional ptosis correction can yield good results.