Upper Blepharoplasty

Upper Blepharoplasty Overview

Medically reviewed and performed by Dr. Ju-Chan Kim, Chief Medical Director of IBON Plastic Surgery (Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and full member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS)).

Upper blepharoplasty at IBON Plastic Surgery—a core procedure within our Middle-Age Eyelid Surgery program—removes sagging upper eyelid skin and redundant soft tissue that obscure the visual field, cause lateral skin chafing, or trigger compensatory forehead wrinkles. Performed personally by Dr. Ju-Chan Kim, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and contributor to Archives of Craniofacial Surgery (ACFS), the procedure restores both functional eyelid comfort and a clean, age-appropriate upper eyelid crease.

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Clinical Specifications & Surgical Summary

Parameter	Clinical Specification
Surgical Approach	Crease-line incision with tailored skin excision, fat contouring, and levator/tarsal fixation
Functional & Aesthetic Goal	Visual field restoration, relief of lateral corner chafing, and natural crease definition
Anesthesia	Local anesthesia with brief monitored sedation
Procedure Duration	Approximately 60 minutes
Suture Removal	Around Day 5–7 post-operation (1–2 outpatient follow-up visits)
Return to Daily Routine	Approximately 5–7 days after suture removal

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Ideal Candidacy & Clinical Benefits

• Patients whose drooping upper eyelid skin hides their natural crease or narrows their upper and lateral field of vision. Read our detailed diagnostic guide in Upper Blepharoplasty vs. Ptosis Correction: Which One Do You Need?.
• Patients who subconsciously raise their eyebrows to open their eyes, deepening horizontal forehead wrinkles and causing eye fatigue.
• Patients experiencing skin irritation, tearing, or maceration at the outer corners of the eyes due to overhanging eyelid folds.
• Patients with age-related eyelid laxity accompanied by puffiness or weakened levator muscle function (addressed simultaneously with Ptosis Correction under our Droopy Eyelid Correction specialty).

Step-by-Step Clinical Process & Recovery Timeline

• Comprehensive Functional & Aesthetic Design: Dr. Ju-Chan Kim evaluates skin redundancy, orbital fat volume (excess vs. sunken hollowing), and levator muscle strength.
• Conservative Tissue Contouring: Excess skin and redundant muscle or fat are precisely removed along the designed crease line while avoiding over-resection that could look harsh.
• Crease & Levator Stabilization: If mild age-related ptosis is present, levator tension is simultaneously adjusted so the eyes open comfortably without forehead strain.
• Postoperative Care: Sutures are removed around Day 5–7, with progressive softening of the crease over the following weeks.

Post-Procedure Precautions & Clinical Disclosure

• Apply cold compresses during the first 72 hours and sleep with the head elevated to support smooth swelling resolution.
• Refrain from rubbing the eyes, wearing eye makeup, drinking alcohol, smoking, and visiting saunas for at least 3 weeks.
• Clinical Disclosure: Depending on individual anatomy and healing response, potential post-procedure effects such as bleeding, infection, inflammation, temporary swelling, bruising, dry eye sensation, or mild crease asymmetry may occur and are explained thoroughly before surgery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do you prevent an unnatural or overly steep appearance after Upper Blepharoplasty?
A. Rather than excising all sagging skin through the eyelid crease alone—which can bring thick brow skin down onto the lid—Dr. Ju-Chan Kim calibrates the crease height conservatively and, when needed, combines or recommends a brow-level approach such as Subbrow Lift, Suprabrow Lift, or Endoscopic Forehead & Brow Lift (see Subbrow and Suprabrow Lift: Targeted Forehead Lifting).

Q. Can Upper Blepharoplasty improve forehead wrinkles caused by heavy eyelids?
A. Yes. When overhanging eyelid skin is removed and eyelid-opening mechanics are restored, patients no longer need to constantly lift their eyebrows to see clearly, allowing compensatory forehead tension to relax.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Who performs Upper Blepharoplasty at the Seomyeon, Busan clinic?

All preoperative consultations, anatomical design, and procedures for Upper Blepharoplasty in Seomyeon, Busan are performed 1:1 by Chief Medical Director Dr. Ju-Chan Kim, a board-certified reconstructive and aesthetic specialist, with zero shadow doctors. Read more in Personalized Eye Surgery Consultation: Inside a 1:1 Review.

Q. How is the treatment plan for Upper Blepharoplasty customized for each patient?

Before treatment, Dr. Ju-Chan Kim conducts a comprehensive 1:1 consultation and assessment of skin thickness, muscle function, tissue elasticity, and facial balance to formulate a tailored clinical plan and structured recovery protocol.