Many people are curious about this.
Early correction is a procedure for cases where a previous surgery (ptosis correction being the typical example) went wrong,
reducing the distress caused by its complications.
It can only be performed up to about 3 to 4 weeks after the original surgery,
so it is important to visit an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon
as soon as possible to get a diagnosis.
To give an example of a complication, the most common case is
retraction caused by over-correction.
Retraction is when the eyes open too wide, like a startled rabbit's eyes.
The surgery to fix this is called retraction surgery,
and if the retraction occurred only a short time ago,
early correction can restore the eyes to normal.
For reference, the 7-month mark in the photo is only meant to show the progress;
the surgery itself must be done within 3 to 4 weeks -
please be sure to remember this!
Another common case is when a multiple-fold (double-crease) eyelid develops.
The patient in the photo developed a multiple fold after surgery at another clinic,
and came to our clinic quickly before it was too late.
Because this patient came in before it was too late
and received early correction, the multiple fold could be eliminated.
However, there is one thing to be careful about here!
The fact is that early correction cannot change the eyelid line!
Someone might think:
"If I come in as soon as possible, can't you fix the complication and make the shape prettier at the same time?"
Unfortunately, while complications such as over-correction and multiple folds can be resolved right away,
we cannot raise or lower the eyelid line.
If you want to change the line, you must wait until the incision scar has healed,
which takes about 6 months or more.
The reason is that if a new incision is made above or below an unhealed existing surgical line,
the tissue between the old line and the new line
can lose its blood supply and become necrotic.
You may have a certain look you are aiming for,
but please keep in mind that you must patiently wait at least 6 months.
If you are unsure whether you are a case for early correction,
please watch the video above.
