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Eyelid Surgery for Mature Eyes

ANTI-AGING EYE

We analyze drooping eyelids and aging around the eyes
and perform eyelid surgery for mature eyes with both function and appearance in mind.

Method: 1 hour
Anesthesia: IV sedation / Local anesthesia
Recovery: 5 days · No hospital stay · Suture removal at 5 days; Summary Eyelid surgery for mature eyes is an anti-aging procedure that addresses eyelid skin that has drooped with age and sunken eyes together, through upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, an eyebrow lift, and other methods. At RESUM Plastic Surgery in Gangnam (Apgujeong), Seoul, the surgery is planned according to the degree of aging, and patients also visit from across Gangnam and nearby areas. Medical Review Medical Review: Won-Suk Kook,Jin-Young Kim
Last updated: 2026-06-27

Why Lisoom

Overview The key to eyelid surgery for mature eyes is
a comprehensive diagnosis of how the eyebrows, upper eyelids, lower eyelids, and lateral canthi have aged.

Eyelid surgery for mature eyes is an anti-aging eye surgery for middle-aged and older patients. It improves eyes that have drooped as the skin and muscles around the eyes lose elasticity with age, for a brighter, softer impression. Depending on the areas that have sagged and the pattern of aging, procedures such as upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, lateral canthal tightening, sunken eye correction, and eyebrow lift are performed alone or in combination.

The key to eyelid surgery for mature eyes lies in comprehensively diagnosing how the eyebrows, upper eyelids, lower eyelids, and lateral canthi have aged, and in planning customized surgery, alone or in combination.

Before & After

Eyelid Surgery for Mature Eyes Before & After

Complications such as bleeding, infection and inflammation may occur depending on the individual, so caution is needed.
Results may vary by individual. Please confirm the method and expected results that suit you through a consultation.

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DESIGN PRINCIPLE

Methods
Types of Eyelid Surgery for Mature Eyes

SutureUpper Blepharoplasty

Drooping, thick eyelids made open and well defined! After middle age, the skin and muscles lose their elasticity and the eyelids sag around the eyes, giving the eyes a closed-in look; the surgery removes the sagging skin and muscle.
If this is left untreated, the eyelid skin droops and blocks the field of vision, so the forehead is raised to see, and the expression lines around the eyes grow deeper.
As for the surgical method, a board-certified specialist designs the area to be removed after a precise diagnosis. The sagging eyelid skin, muscle, and fat are removed. The skin is then connected to the levator muscle and sutured.

Sagging Skin Excision Wider Field of Vision Well-Defined Eyes

HybridLower Blepharoplasty

Aging of the lower eyelid appears in 5 forms. To resolve all five of the changes above, several methods must be considered in combination and the surgery performed with a suitable treatment.
Surgical methods include skin excision, transconjunctival fat removal, fat grafting, and tarsal tightening. In tarsal tightening, the lateral canthal tendon is fixed to the orbital bone, and the lower tarsal plate is shortened and then fixed to the orbital bone.

Lower Eyelid Aging Correction Fat Repositioning Tarsal Tightening

Lateral Canthal Tightening PARTIAL guide image

PartialLateral Canthal Tightening

In young eyes the lower eyelid runs level and horizontal, but with aging the tarsal plate sags downward and more of the white of the eye shows on the outer side.
If the drooping lateral canthus is not lifted and tightened during lower blepharoplasty, the lower eyelid sags further and more of the white of the eye shows. It is generally performed together with lower blepharoplasty.
There are two surgical methods: one fixes the lateral canthal tendon to the outer bone without shortening the lower eyelid, and the other shortens the lower eyelid while fixing it to the lateral periosteum.

Canthal Tightening White-of-Eye Exposure ↓ With Lower Blepharoplasty

Sunken Eye Correction INCISION guide image

IncisionSunken Eye Correction

With aging, the fat around the eyes often becomes hollow. When the fat of the upper eyelid is lost, the eyelid is drawn inward and ptosis appears, and many patients complain of fatigue when opening their eyes.
In such cases, fat grafting alone may resolve the fatigue and the ptosis. However, with senile ptosis in mind, it is essential to check that the levator muscle is functioning properly.

Fat Grafting to Sunken Areas Less Tired-Looking Eyes Ptosis Check

SutureEyebrow Lift

With aging, the eyebrows droop, making the eyes look heavy and closed-in and giving a tired appearance. Because the field of vision is also blocked, the forehead is lifted to open the eyes, which deepens forehead wrinkles.
An eyebrow lift is a surgery in which an incision is made below the eyebrow to lift the drooping eyelid. Because the incision is made below the eyebrow and no double eyelid is created, recovery is relatively quick, the surgical marks are not readily visible, and the scar tends to be naturally concealed.
As for the surgical method, with the sub-brow incision (when there is enough distance between the eye and the eyebrow), the surgical area is designed after a personalized consultation, an incision is made just below the eyebrow, unnecessary skin and muscle are removed, the underlying muscle is lifted and fixed to the periosteum, and the skin is pulled upward and sutured. With the supra-brow incision (when the distance between the eye and the eyebrow is narrow), the surgical area is designed after a personalized consultation, an incision is made just above the eyebrow, unnecessary skin and muscle are removed, the underlying muscle is lifted and fixed to the periosteum, and the skin is pulled downward and sutured.
It may be needed when drooping eyelids make you look older and tired, when drooping eyelids cover the eyes, when you want to improve sagging skin without double eyelid surgery, or when you like your existing double eyelid but it is hidden by sagging skin.

Lifting Drooping Eyebrows Softer Forehead Wrinkles Quick Recovery

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This is general medical information and does not replace an individual diagnosis or surgical plan. The surgical method, timing, and expected changes are determined through an in-person examination, and there are risks such as scarring, asymmetry, recurrence, and changes in eyelid position, as well as individual differences in recovery. The images in this article are AI-generated educational models, equipment, and fictional people; they do not represent actual patients, before-and-after treatment results, or equipment actually owned by RESUM. Sources checked: October 7, 2026.

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OUR PRINCIPLE

Core Values
Eyelid Surgery for Mature Eyes: What Sets RESUM Plastic Surgery Apart

We look at aging across the entire eye area, not just one part.

Point 01

Comprehensive Aging Diagnosis

We comprehensively diagnose how the eyebrows, upper eyelids, lower eyelids, and lateral canthi have aged.

Point 02

Single or Combined Plans

We plan single or combined surgery to suit your condition, according to the areas that have sagged and your overall impression.

Point 03

Ectropion Prevention

We remove the skin carefully to prevent side effects such as ectropion.

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NOTICE

Precautions
Post-Operative Treatment & Care

N · 01 It is important to keep the surgical site clean. Do not rub it with unwashed hands, and apply antibiotic ointment after disinfecting as instructed.

N · 02 After surgery, it is best to avoid lowering your head or lying face down, and to avoid lifting heavy objects or straining. Keep your head elevated on a higher pillow when sleeping.

N · 03 Apply cold compresses with the cool pack provided by the clinic, following the instructed duration and frequency according to how the swelling progresses.

N · 04 Reading or watching TV is best resumed after 1-2 days, and prescribed antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication, and pain relievers should be taken as instructed.

N · 05 Sutures are removed according to your progress, and your progress is checked at the scheduled follow-up visits after surgery.

N · 06 Swelling after surgery varies from person to person, and the time it takes to settle completely also varies.

N · 07 Please ask during your visit when you may resume wearing contact lenses, exercising, and drinking alcohol, as this depends on your recovery.

N · 08 If you take aspirin, anticoagulants, or other medications that may increase bleeding, please let us know in advance during your visit.

N · 09 Please let us know in advance about any underlying conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or thyroid disease, as well as any allergies.

N · 10 Avoiding alcohol, smoking, and strenuous exercise for a period after surgery helps recovery.

N · 11 Recovery varies from person to person, and it may take time for the results to settle.

N · 12 If you experience any abnormal symptoms (such as excessive swelling, bleeding, or pain), please visit the clinic immediately.

N · 13 Please be sure to consult a board-certified specialist before and after surgery.

PROCEDURE DATA

Summary
Surgery Overview

Procedure

Surgery Overview

Surgery time: About 1 hour
Anesthesia: IV sedation / Local anesthesia
Recovery: About 5 days
Hospital stay: No hospital stay
Suture removal: About 5 days

FOR WHOM

Candidates

Consider a Consultation If

05 Recommended Cases

01 When severe skin sagging makes you look older

02 When you want to look naturally younger without changing your overall impression

03 When the under-eye skin has loosened and bulging fat makes you look tired

04 When you want to restore or create aegyo-sal under the eyes

05 When dark circles are severe

Won-Suk Kook · M.D. - RESUM Plastic Surgery Clinic

Doctor's Note

The key to eyelid surgery for mature eyes is not to look at one area alone but to comprehensively diagnose how the eyebrows, upper eyelids, lower eyelids, and lateral canthi have aged, and to plan customized surgery, alone or in combination.

Won-Suk Kook · M.D.

Dr. Won-Suk Kook, Chief Director

PROCEDURE FLOW

Process
How Eyelid Surgery for Mature Eyes Is Performed

PHASE I

Consultation & Diagnosis

We comprehensively diagnose how the eyebrows, upper eyelids, and lower eyelids have aged.

CONSULT

PHASE II

Design

We assess the areas that have sagged and your overall impression and plan single or combined surgery.

DESIGN

PHASE III

Surgery

We make precise corrections according to the sagging in each area and the condition of the fat and muscle.

PROCEDURE

PHASE IV

Recovery & Care

Sutures are removed according to your progress, and swelling and recovery are managed systematically.

CARE

FREQUENTLY ASKED

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

We have compiled the questions patients ask most often before a consultation.

Q · 01 What kind of surgery is eyelid surgery for mature eyes?

It is an anti-aging eye surgery that improves eyes that have drooped with age. Procedures such as upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, lateral canthal tightening, sunken eye correction, and eyebrow lift are performed alone or in combination.

Q · 02 How do I choose between upper blepharoplasty and an eyebrow lift?

If the eyebrows sit close to the eyes or the upper eyelids are thick, an eyebrow (forehead) lift may be more suitable, so the decision is made in consultation with a doctor who has extensive experience in both surgeries.

Q · 03 What forms does aging of the lower eyelid take?

It appears in five forms: sagging skin, wrinkles, fat bags, tear troughs, and sagging of the tarsal plate. The surgery is planned with all of them considered together.

Q · 04 What is ectropion?

It is a side effect in which the tarsal plate sags or too much of the white of the eye shows when too much skin is removed. It is prevented by removing the skin carefully.

Q · 05 Why is lateral canthal tightening performed?

It lifts and tightens a lateral canthus that has drooped with age, reducing lower eyelid sagging and exposure of the white of the eye. It is usually performed together with lower blepharoplasty.

Q · 01 What are the advantages of an eyebrow lift?

It lifts the drooping eyelid without creating a double eyelid, so recovery is relatively quick and the scar tends to be naturally concealed.

Eyelid Surgery for Mature Eyes

Overview The key to eyelid surgery for mature eyes is
a comprehensive diagnosis of how the eyebrows, upper eyelids, lower eyelids, and lateral canthi have aged.

Before & After