Revisional double eyelids surgery

[jinblob23]

coleek said: ↑

Hi all,

Posted this in another thread too, but here's up my update,

I had my double eyelid revision with Dr. Kang in October, it has now been about a little over three months since the procedure.

Firstly, Dr. Kang and his staff are very nice and welcoming, Dr. Kang is nice, soft spoken, and does understand some english. During your consultation he has ample pictures to show you on eyelid height, some photos on scarring and revision photos that show both eyes. It can be a little misleading that the photos on his website only show one eye and does not show them looking down to see the scar or his stitch work which is also an important factor in deciding on your revision. Most MDs will say though that the success of a revision or double eyelid surgery would be what your eyes look like when they're open.

My issue - I had a very high crease with puffy tired looking eyes. During the consultation, we discussed lowering the crease and reducing the sausage look and fold appearance. Now, 3 months post-op I will say my crease height is much lower than before, it's still a bit sausage looking, but I wasn't naturally born with double eyelids to begin with so I'm satisfied with how they look when eyes are open. I think I am still healing with the scar so it's difficult to assess what the outcome will be. Right now scarring is still present, a little bumpy in some parts, tender and sensitive to touch at times -- I could be a slow healer. His method is different than other peoples, I don't know how to explain it but the way he excises the scar and stitches doesn't create a fold line like the first double eyelid surgery. I don't know if I'm the biggest fan of this method because while it does make the scar flat, the way it looks from a mirror with your eyes looking down is a bit strange. It could be because my scar is still healing and recovering, so I'll wait to give a final assessment until 6 months to a year mark.

Overall though, Dr. Kang did lower my crease by a lot, he is capable of taking a high crease and lowering it. Symmetry and scarring is questionable but it's a still a bit too early to say. I think my double eyelids were asymmetrical to begin with and so the end result now is still a bit of assymetry, not sure. Anyways, hopefully this is helpful to all you ladies on your search.

It's hard to find a surgeon who is good at double eyelid revision in Korea especially when we do not live there and rely on forums and sites like this. Dr Kang is a popular md on this forum, however I'm sure he's not the only one in Korea who can do double eyelid revisions. It's hard to say without knowing the language and diffiult to know if they've had enough experience for your procedure, but they're out there I'm sure. Consult and ask around if possible and during the consultation, ask for pictures, the more pictures they have, the better. It will help to know exactly what kind of procedure and results you want and ask the md what their stitches looks like, whether they're going to excise any skin AND/OR fat and photos of scar healing. Good luck and feel free to ask me any questions.

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Hey,

First of all Thank you so much for your update, its hard to find people who update their result after surgeries and it really helps.

I my self still looking for a doctor to fix my ptosis, sausage lids and scarring.

Considering mvp, jw and Iou.
This is going to be my third revisions.
Cant afford to fail again :c

Please do update after 6 months, will be appreciate it c:

 

[pizzawto]

Anybody heard of Dr Ju Hong Lee from Mega Clinic? Seems like he specializes in revision double eyelid surgery.
http://www.megaclinicen.com/plastic/eyes_04.jsp

 

[beauty12]

Cindy1202 said: ↑

hi, I am planning to go to Seoul for double eyelid revision in around mid 2019. Anyone want to catch up?
I had my first full incisional double eyelid surgery in my country, as the result, I had suffered from severe scars and hypertrophic scars in the inner corner of my eyes. Thus, I came to Seoul in November 2018 to do my revisional surgery but the doctor did not help me with the scars and my results turn out worst. I am now 1.5 months post operation, I still suffering from the same old situation and my eyes now are very uneven, I think maybe because of the swelling. So I will wait until 6 months post operation. But from my experience, I properly need to do revision again. Anyone know any clinics that are good with tiny and tight stitching? please recommend me because it can help with scarring.

And anyone going in 2019 want to catch up please add my kakaotalk id: Cindy1202

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Cindy, which clinic did you go to for your revision in sk in nov 2018? I will pm you too

 

[princessegg]

Jinblob23 said: ↑

Hey,

First of all Thank you so much for your update, its hard to find people who update their result after surgeries and it really helps.

I my self still looking for a doctor to fix my ptosis, sausage lids and scarring.

Considering mvp, jw and Iou.
This is going to be my third revisions.
Cant afford to fail again :c

Please do update after 6 months, will be appreciate it c:

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Hey there! Do you mind me asking where you went for your primary and revision surgeries? Thanks!

 

[jinblob23]

princessegg said: ↑

Hey there! Do you mind me asking where you went for your primary and revision surgeries? Thanks!

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Primary I did in Singapore with Dr Martin Huang,
Revision I did with Dr Seo from April 31.

Anyone know if clinics open during Christmas?

 

[gorme]

Om

Jinblob23 said: ↑

Primary I did in Singapore with Dr Martin Huang,
Revision I did with Dr Seo from April 31.

Anyone know if clinics open during Christmas?

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OMG @Jinblob23 same case but mine a lot worse
Dr MH from SG botched my eyelid so much in 2007. I got asymmetrical, sausage like lids, severe ptosis on my left eye, overcorrected ptosis on my right eye and hideous scar. So I got one sleppy looked eye and one surprised eye, can you imagine?

So far eye specialist at Uvom, Girin, Idea and 1 other place (not famous for eye actually, only asked because I also inquiried other procedure which that clinic is famous for) said they cannot improve my eyes and suggested me to go somewhere else. JW, View, MVP, Namu and Ive said they need to see me in person.

In 2009 I went to BK for revision, but dr Kim only operated on my left eye, he said my right eye is a lost case, but he only told me this after the surgery was done. His work on my left eye is also so-so, not worthy 5000usd he charged me.

This past 10 years I've been wanting another revision and been researching dilligently but still feel so lost.

Out of all the clinic I have inquired only Dream surgeon can pinpoint my problem and said he will fix it but since there is little review of eye revision at Dream I'm still very much lost.

I plan to go to SK June this year but still dont know where to go.
Any suggestion which surgeon is good for revision des?
TIA

 

[kyjenner]

princessegg said: ↑

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good surgeon who specialises in DES revision, and can make a low crease higher? I had my initial DES surgery 2 months ago and am very unhappy with my results as they are extremely hooded. I was told it was 7mm crease which I no longer believe because I am pretty sure 7mm is meant to be much higher than how my eyes look now. Any advice/recommendations would be very appreciated!

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Hi! Do you mind sharing which clinic you had the bad experience with ? and which doctor?

 

[kyjenner]

Jess_902 said: ↑

Hey guys, I Did my Double Eyelid revision with Dr Seo at APRIL31 in Gangnam last November and this is just to share my Sh**t experience with them. This is going to be a long review so please bear with me.

So I went to consult at APRIL31 and Brian act as in-house translator there. he and the DR were really nice. The problem with my eyes previously was sleepy eyes, high eyelid and a little bit uneven. I wanted to my eyes to be more awake and have A natural eyelid. During the consultation they were very nice especially Brian, when i kakao him he always replied very quick. I decided to go with them even though they are expensive asf. Oh..... i also did epicanthoplasty with them. So the Dr said he will do ptosis on me and lowered my eyelid so the line will be more natural. I did stitching method previously so he said this revision has to be incision. I asked him about scarring etc and he said no problem. Brian mentions how easy my case is and how I will be happy with my result after surgery in one month. He said it in such confidence and that kind of assured me to do surgery with APRIL31.

But the result is utterly depressing that I feel like crying every day.

1. The epicanthoplasty has scar but I can live with it with my concealer.

2. They told me they are going to lower my eyelid, but the height is still the same. The difference was, last time I have high parallel shape but now I have high weird tapered eyelid shape. Not only that, the line is so much thicker, fake and at a certain angle or lighting the line is not smooth but kind of crooked. If i looked down, people can definitely see the thick lines and scars.

3. My eyes aren't closed properly and when I close my eyes, I have a wrinkled scar near the front edge of my eyes for both eyes.

4. My ptosis, i swear i see no difference that i repeatedly asked them is thei did ptosis on me.

Okay guys sorry my rant didn't end up here. I am also really upset with their after care, like very!

After I took the stitches out, I was a bit worried because I didn't see the difference with my eyes (It looks like my first post op),
I texted Brian about my concern and he called me and told me not to worry, everything is caused by swelling. He also told me he checked my surgery chart and ptosis is done properly and if my eyes are not open by 6 months he told me to sue him xD (Maybe I should because my eyes never did open).

After that, I started to see scaring and my eyes not closing properly (it looked really scary guys, I pity someone who has to sleep next to me)and he never replied my messages after that, he just read it lol.

after a few weeks, he added me on group chat with Claire. She told me Brian's on vacation and that's why he didn't reply me, Okay with Claire, I feel like she treated me like a dumb person (But probably am because I did my surgery with them).

1. I told her if they did ptosis surgery on my eyes (They charge me so much extra for the ptosis, of course I am mad). she told me it's my fault because I am not used to opening my eyes. She told me to open my eyes widely to practice or whatever (did it few months till I got a headache and see no difference) Then I showed her again my photos and basically she said My ptosis is done, it didn't work so I should try endoscopic eyebrow lift.

2. Showed her my scar photos and she told me, 'when you make double eyelid you must have a scar because that is how it supposed to be". Umm, that why I want to talk to Brian because I think he remembers what Dr Seo told me when I asked if there's going to be a scar. Well, I knew its normal to have a scar but a wrinkly scar is normal?

3. Also showed her my eyes not closed properly. she told me when someone does ptosis, not being able to close the eyes is common. (okay at this point I am just speechless). Then I requested her to tell me if I could talk to Brian since he translated my consultations with Dr Seo, and how they said my eyes will look more natural, open up bla bla bla bla bla bla bla. She told me she will informed me when he's back and still not heard until now.

So basically to conclude my experience in APRIL31 is full of regret. You guys have to be careful with consultants like Brian or any others consultants who is so friendly and can spout empty promises with such confidence. They will make it sounds like it will be your last revision. But then I guess it's their job. In the beginning, i didn't want to write such a bad review for APRIL31 because during consultation DR Seo and Brian were so friendly and nice. But then after they after care i think i can see their true color.

I hope my review can help someone who's doing their research for their revisions. Revisions are such a sad experience and I hope no one has to go through it. all the best guys.

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Hi! I am looking at doing incisional double eyelid surgery in May 2019, just wondering where did you go for your first/ initial surgery and which doctor did it so i can avoid going there. Thank you !

 

[fairyliquid]

Hi there, I am going to Seoul in the first week of April to seem consultations with Dr. Shin from Shinseung and Dr. Chung from Eve regarding epi revision. Anyone going there around this period?

 

[princessegg]

KyJenner said: ↑

Hi! Do you mind sharing which clinic you had the bad experience with ? and which doctor?

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I had my eyes done by Dr Seo at MVP. There are many good reviews online about him but I must advise you that unless u want really natural (low) crease, look elsewhere. Many girls have complaints about hooded eyes after going to him and I have since heard he is not that popular among Korean locals. My experience with them turned from bad to worse after they got angry at me for sharing my negative experience there online so be sure to do your research.

 

[pizzawto]

Hi guys, I did some research at Weibo and found out that these clinics are pretty good at doing eyes.

Soonplus: http://www.soonplus.com/
Doctor specializes in eyes.
However, you need to bring along a translator.

Crapas: http://beauty-crapas.com/
I think this clinic is pretty good for first time patients. However, I am not too sure for revisional surgeries.
Need to bring along a translator too.
You can refer to their pictures here:
http://beauty-crapas.com/surgerycare/post/index.php?reqPageNo=1

I heard Gio is not bad for revisions, but also need to bring along a translator.

There is also another clinic called S.one. Anyone heard of this clinic before? I tried searching for their website online but could not find it.

 

[fairyliquid]

Hi there,

I just found out that Dr. Shin from ShinSeung is not a specialist in plastic surgery (checked with the Korean Association for Plastic Surgery). Which is really a shame as I was really considering him to do my Epi revision since his work looks great and there have been good reviews about him. Does anyone here know if it is safe to have surgery done with a doctor that is not specially trained in plastic surgery. I am not Korean so it may be different how it works in Korea. Would appreciate if anyone has any info or insights. Thanks.

 

[pizzawto]

FairyLiquid said: ↑

Hi there,

I just found out that Dr. Shin from ShinSeung is not a specialist in plastic surgery (checked with the Korean Association for Plastic Surgery). Which is really a shame as I was really considering him to do my Epi revision since his work looks great and there have been good reviews about him. Does anyone here know if it is safe to have surgery done with a doctor that is not specially trained in plastic surgery. I am not Korean so it may be different how it works in Korea. Would appreciate if anyone has any info or insights. Thanks.

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Hello, i think Dr Shin leans towards cosmestic surgery as seen from the qualifications in his website.

 

[hani-v]

Eunjeong said: ↑

Hi I’ll be going in January to get a revisional surgery done on my eye as one of my eye loosened , I got the non incisional at banobagi but I’m not sure whether I go back there or go to braun!

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Hi, did you end up choosing braun? I am considering them for my des but can't find much review about them

 

[fairyliquid]

Hello there,

Has anyone here heard of Dr. Song from Girin Plastic Surgery Clinic in Seoul for Epi reversal? The before and after pictures on the website on Epi reversal look great. But I would really love to hear from anyone who has had any experience from the clinic, particularly with Dr. Song. I will be in Seoul next week to consult with a few of them regarding Epi reversal. Hopefully I would be able to share more info then.