Upper Eyelid Surgery

Double-eyelid surgery can be performed with 3 techniques

1. Long Incision Techniques

This method corrects hooded lids, drooping outer corners and loose upper-lid skin, while creating a new crease for patients with monolids, uneven eyelid folds or hidden double lids. An incision is made from the inner to the outer canthus of the upper lid, and the new crease is secured with permanent sutures.

This technique is ideal for patients who have a significant amount of excess skin or thick skin. The long incision allows the surgeon to remove redundant skin and fat with precision, producing a well-defined, natural-looking crease.

Advantages of the Long Incision Technique

Precisely corrects hooded lids or hidden creases.
Creates a well-defined, permanent eyelid fold.
Rejuvenates and enhances the overall eye shape.
Allows removal of excess fat and do the ptosis repair at once.

Who is full-incision Long Incision Technique suitable for?

Individuals aged 30 and above who have the excess skin.
Those with excess upper-lid fat or drooping skin that obscures the natural crease.
Patients who have previously undergone double-eyelid surgery but still have an indistinct or hidden fold.
Anyone seeking long-lasting results and willing to accept a slightly longer recovery period than with other techniques.

2. Short Incision Techniques

Short-incision double-eyelid surgery is designed to create a new crease for younger patients who have monolids, uneven folds, or a hidden double eyelid. A small incision (approximately 10 millimetres long) is made in the central portion of the eyelid, and the new crease is secured with permanent sutures.

Because the incision is minimal, this technique is popular among patients who do not yet have significant upper-lid laxity. The smaller wound reduces tissue trauma, shortens recovery time, and allows the scar to be concealed within the new fold for a natural-looking result.

Advantages of the Short Incision Technique

The scar is well concealed within the eyelid fold.
Faster healing and a shorter recovery period.
Ideal for those who want a natural-looking crease that is not overly high.
Minimises the risk of hypertrophic, visible scarring.

Who is the Short Incision Technique suitable for?

Younger individuals, especially those in their 20–30 years.
People with thin upper-lid skin and minimal excess fat or skin.
Those with monolids or uneven eyelid folds.
Anyone who wants to create or refine a crease without a long incision.

3. Non Incisional Technique

The non-incisional double-eyelid procedure is designed for younger patients with thin upper-lid skin who have monolids, uneven folds, or hidden creases. The surgeon creates a new eyelid crease by passing sutures through the upper lid at approximately 5–6 points, depending on each individual’s anatomy.
Our ophthalmic surgeon evaluates every case personally and selects the most appropriate technique to address each patient’s specific concerns.

Advantages of the Non Incisional Technique.

No scalpel needed, so tissue trauma is minimal.
Fast recovery; the tiny puncture sites heal rapidly and are barely visible.
No stiches off
No long scar is left on the upper lid.
Ideal for patients who are still undecided about committing to a permanent, full-incision crease.

Who is the Non Incisional Technique suitable for?