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Eyelid Retraction SurgeryDoes removing the ptosis correction threads resolve retraction?Dr. Dongil ChoiIt is possible immediately after surgery, but after several months, it cannot be resolved by simple thread removal. It is a highly difficult technique requiring both levator recession and Müller's muscle separation.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Eyelid Retraction SurgeryIs early correction necessary?Dr. Dongil ChoiIt may be necessary. If the result is judged as overcorrection immediately after surgery, adjusting it quickly is beneficial for the outcome. The exact timing is determined through a 1:1 consultation.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Eyelid Retraction SurgeryIs it possible to correct only one side?Dr. Dongil ChoiYes, it is possible. If the asymmetry originates from one side, accurately correcting only that side can yield a more natural result.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Eyelid Retraction SurgeryIs surgery possible even with hyperthyroidism?Dr. Dongil ChoiAn internal medicine evaluation is required first. If the disease is active, it is safer to schedule the surgery after stabilization.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Eyelid Retraction SurgeryRecovery period?Dr. Dongil ChoiStitch removal takes 4~12 days, and return to daily life is possible after 3~7 days. Major swelling subsides in 2~4 weeks, and natural results settle in 3~6 months.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 |