High Crease Correction in Gangnam Seoul Korea | 1mm Plastic Surgery

What Is a High Eyelid Crease?

A high eyelid crease occurs when the double eyelid fold is positioned higher than aesthetically desired.

This may result in:

• Excessive eyelid exposure
• Deep fold appearance
• Hollow-looking eyes
• Overly surgical appearance
• Unnatural facial proportions
• Difficulty applying makeup
• Older or tired appearance

High creases may occur naturally or develop after previous double eyelid surgery.

Why Do High Eyelid Creases Occur?

Previous Double Eyelid Surgery

The most common cause is previous eyelid surgery.

Contributing factors include:

• Excessively high crease design
• Overcorrection
• Excess tissue removal
• Excessive fixation
• Scar adhesions

Aggressive Fat Removal

Excessive removal of orbital fat may lead to:

• Hollow upper eyelids
• Deep crease formation
• Sunken eye appearance
• Skeletal eyelid contours

Scar Tissue

Internal scar adhesions may pull the eyelid upward and maintain an unnaturally high crease.

Aging

As aging progresses:

• Eyelid volume decreases
• Skin elasticity weakens
• Hollowing becomes more visible

This can make an already high crease appear even more prominent.

Problems Associated With High Creases

Unnatural Appearance

Patients often feel their eyes look:

• Over-operated
• Artificial
• Too deep-set
• Less youthful

Hollow Upper Eyelids

High creases are frequently associated with:

• Volume loss
• Sunken eyes
• Deep superior sulcus

Eye Asymmetry

One crease may be higher than the other, creating:

• Uneven eyes
• Facial imbalance
• Different eye shapes

Difficulty Closing the Eyes

In severe cases, excessive tissue tension may contribute to eyelid closure problems.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a candidate if you have:

• Excessively high double eyelids
• Deep eyelid folds
• Hollow upper eyelids
• Unnatural eyelid appearance
• Asymmetrical crease height
• Previous eyelid surgery dissatisfaction
• Sunken eye appearance
• Scar-related crease problems

A detailed consultation is necessary to determine the most effective revision strategy.

How Is High Crease Correction Performed?

Crease Lowering Surgery

The primary goal is to lower the crease to a more natural position.

This may involve:

• Releasing previous fixation
• Reconstructing the crease
• Adjusting fold height
• Restoring eyelid balance

Scar Adhesion Release

When scar tissue contributes to the high crease, surgery may include:

• Adhesion release
• Scar removal
• Tissue mobilization

This allows the eyelid to move more naturally.

Volume Restoration

Patients with hollow upper eyelids may benefit from:

• Fat grafting
• Fat repositioning
• Volume augmentation

These procedures help soften the crease and restore youthful contours.

Revision Double Eyelid Surgery

Many patients require complete revision of the previous eyelid fold to achieve optimal results.

High Crease Correction and Hollow Eyes

High creases and hollow eyes often occur together.

When volume loss is present, treatment may involve:

• Fat grafting
• Fat repositioning
• Crease lowering
• Scar release

Combining these techniques often produces the most natural outcome.

High Crease Correction After Failed Double Eyelid Surgery

Patients commonly seek revision because of:

• Excessively high folds
• Deep creases
• Hollow appearance
• Scar adhesions
• Asymmetry

Revision surgery focuses on restoring a softer and more balanced eyelid appearance.

Benefits of High Crease Correction

More Natural Eyelids

The eyelids often appear:

• Softer
• More youthful
• Less surgical
• Better balanced

Improved Eye Symmetry

Correction may improve:

• Crease height
• Fold definition
• Eye balance

Reduced Hollow Appearance

Volume restoration can improve:

• Sunken eyes
• Deep superior sulcus
• Skeletal eyelid appearance

Better Facial Harmony

A properly positioned crease often creates more balanced facial proportions.

Recovery After High Crease Correction

Days 1–3

• Swelling
• Mild bruising
• Tightness

Week 1

• Reduced swelling
• Initial crease improvement

Weeks 2–6

• Better eyelid contour
• Improved fold position

Months 1–6

• Scar maturation
• Tissue stabilization
• Final refinement

Revision surgery may require longer healing than primary eyelid surgery.

Can a High Eyelid Crease Be Completely Lowered?

In many cases, significant improvement is possible.

However, the degree of correction depends on:

• Existing scar tissue
• Skin quality
• Previous surgery
• Available eyelid tissue
• Eyelid anatomy

The goal is to create the most natural and harmonious result possible.

Why Choose 1mm Plastic Surgery?

Patients choose 1mm Plastic Surgery because of:

• Specialized revision eyelid surgery expertise
• Advanced crease lowering techniques
• Scar adhesion management experience
• Volume restoration expertise
• Customized surgical planning
• Natural aesthetic philosophy
• International patient support
• Comprehensive postoperative care

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a high eyelid crease?

A high eyelid crease is a double eyelid fold positioned higher than aesthetically desired, often creating a deep or unnatural appearance.

What causes a high double eyelid fold?

Common causes include previous eyelid surgery, excessive fixation, scar tissue, aggressive fat removal, and aging-related volume loss.

Can a high eyelid crease be lowered?

Yes. Revision eyelid surgery can lower the crease and create a more natural eyelid appearance.

Why do high creases make the eyes look hollow?

High creases often expose more of the upper eyelid and may be associated with volume loss, creating a hollow appearance.

Can fat grafting help with high crease correction?

Yes. Fat grafting is commonly used to restore volume and soften deep or hollow upper eyelids.

Is high crease correction considered revision surgery?

Yes. Most high crease corrections are performed as revision double eyelid surgery.

Can scar tissue cause a high crease?

Yes. Scar adhesions can pull the eyelid upward and maintain an unnaturally elevated crease.

How long should I wait before high crease revision surgery?

Most surgeons recommend waiting approximately 6 to 12 months after previous eyelid surgery before revision.

Will my eyelids look more natural after correction?

The goal of surgery is to create softer, more balanced, and natural-looking eyelids.

Can international patients undergo high crease correction in Korea?

Yes. Many international patients travel to Gangnam, Seoul, Korea for specialized high crease correction and revision eyelid surgery.