Korean Minimal Invasive Method: The Korean minimal invasive method is a partial incision technique, which is a compromise between the incision and suture methods. It is a surgical procedure that retains both the advantages and disadvantages of these two operations. When this method was first introduced, it received a lot of attention and became very popular. It is an ideal method for young women who want a distinct outer segment and a gentle inner segment of the double eyelid line. The incisions in the partial incision method can be one or more, designed according to each person's individual characteristics. This type of incision allows doctors to operate conveniently and form a stable connection.
Polymer Suture Method: The suture method is a common surgery recently due to less postoperative swelling and no scars. People with thin upper eyelid skin and little fat who want natural double eyelids can achieve them without cutting the skin, by making three small stitches on the upper eyelid and connecting the skin with the levator palpebrae superioris muscle to form double eyelids. This surgery is simple, quick, and even if the shape is not ideal, double eyelid repair surgery is not difficult. Postoperative swelling or bruising is significantly less than with the incision method. However, compared to the incision method, there is a slightly higher possibility of the double eyelid disappearing. Additionally, because there are three suture points, there is a risk of small cysts protruding at the suture location when closing the eyes and excessive opening of the sutured area when opening the eyes. But in most cases, the sutures used in the suture method will not loosen over time. However, as time passes, the elasticity of the eyelid may weaken, the eyelid may age, and drooping may occur, leading to the disappearance of the double eyelid. But this is not caused by the loosening of the sutures. This issue can be resolved through repair surgery. The biggest criterion for choosing between the suture method and the incision method depends on factors such as the degree of eyelid skin ptosis, the thickness of the skin, muscles, and other eyelid tissues, the size of the eyes, and whether there is ptosis of the upper eyelid. The suture method involves embedding sutures within the eyelid without cutting the skin. Therefore, when there is significant skin laxity, it is best to use the incision method to remove the excess skin. However, mild eyelid skin laxity can be completely addressed with the suture method. According to the principle, connecting the levator palpebrae superioris muscle and the upper eyelid skin with sutures can indirectly achieve a mild lifting effect on the skin. Thus, it is not necessary to choose the incision method just because of slight skin sagging.
Advantages of the Suture Method: One of the advantages of the suture method is its reversibility. That means if you are unsure about or have difficulty adapting to the results after double eyelid surgery, removing the sutures can restore the original appearance.