Alias Name
3-Point Suture Eyelid Surgery, Korean 3-Point Suture Method

Procedure Detail
This method utilizes the principles of buried suture technique but makes three small incisions made at key points in the eyelid skin. The main advantage of this method is to be able to remove fat. Once again this is only suitable in younger patients with no skin redundancy.

Features
No scarring, natural-looking eyelids and outward eyelash, fat removed.

Benefits
It gives a graceful, active, and westernized appearance.

Recommended
Single eyelid, small eyes, monolid.

Suitable Candidate
Suitable for people with thin eyelids, less fat.

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Pros
The incision is only 1-2 mm, and the chance of scars after the operation is relatively small, and it will be hidden in the double eyelid line, fast recovery.  Compared with the incision method, the effect is more natural; The suture method has the characteristics of long-lasting and stable; it is reversible, that is, if you are not satisfied with the result , can be revised to the original shape by removing the suture.

Cons
Unable to remove excess skin, it is not suitable for people with sagging skin and drooping upper eyelid. Although the trauma is small, the three small surgical wounds still require sutures and stitches.

Unsuitable Candidate
Patients with eyes infections; heart, liver, kidney and other vital organs, blood, and immune system disease; severe scars, or abnormal blood coagulation mechanism; menstrual period and lactating; facial paralysis and blepharoplasty insufficiency; congenital Amblyopia, acute or chronic infection around the eyes.

Scar
No

Treatment Time
30 min

Anesthesia Method
Local anesthesia

Treatment Course
Single time

Procedures Technique
Surgery

Sustainability
Permanent

Recovery Period
1-3 months

Qualification
Practitioner in medical aesthetics or plastic surgeon

Pain Scale
No pain

Before the Procedure

1. Do not take medicines containing aspirin two weeks before surgery, because aspirin will reduce the function of platelet clot.

2. Patients with hypertension and diabetes should inform their doctors of their condition at the first visit so that the doctor can confirm Surgical plan.

3. Make sure you are healthy before the operation, without infectious diseases or other body inflammation.
4. Do not put on makeup before the operation.
5. Women should avoid procedure during menstrual periods;
6.  Smokers should quit smoking one week in advance.

0-3rd days
Severe swelling period from 0 days to 3 days Recovery tips:
The most severe period of postoperative symptoms, including pain, obvious swelling, tight-pulling eyelids, and more discharge; there are signs of bleeding are normal.

Aftercare methods:

1. Oral antibiotics can be taken for 3-5 days after the operation.

2. Follow up, change the dressing 24 hours after the operation.

3. Apply ice for 15-20 minutes within 72 hours after the operation. Do not rub your eyes with your hands. If there is a little bleeding on the 1st day, wipe it with a sterile cotton swab.

4-6th days
4 to 6 days rapid swelling period Recovery Tips:
During the swelling period, the daily changes are more obvious now. Redness and bruising may appear around the wound, and it will gradually become lighter.

Caring methods:

1. Keep the wound at the surgical site clean and dry, and no wetness before removing the stitches.
2. Take proper rest and do more eye exercises to promote the early absorption of surgical congestion.
3. When sleeping, raise the pillow so that the head position is higher, which is beneficial to help Restoration from swelling.

7th days, suture removal
Recovery tips:
7 days later go to the hospital for suture removal (because of the different surgical procedures, you need to follow the doctor’s order to remove the sutures).

Caring methods:

1. Keep the wound clean to prevent infection;

2. Within 24 hours after the stitches are removed, the wound should not be wetted; 
3. Do not rub the wound, apply scar ointment to dilute the scar.
4. Pay attention to a light diet and no spicy and irritating food.

8-15th days
8 to 15 days swelling period Recovery Tips:
Swelling gradually disappeared, bruises gradually turned pale yellow.

Aftercare methods:

1. You can wash normally.
2. Do not wear contact lenses, watch TV, or newspapers within 2 weeks after the operation. It is best to stay in a semi-recumbent position when resting in bed to avoid excessive eye fatigue, causing wound to swollen.

16-30th days
Recovery tips:
It may take a few weeks for healing to be complete, during which time you should not wear eye makeup.

Aftercare methods:

1. 1 month after surgery you should expect 80 percent of the swelling to have subsided.

31-180th days
31-180 days stable stage
Recovery tips:
1 month after surgery you should expect 80 percent of the swelling to have subsided. For the non-incision or suture technique double eyelid surgery, the final result will occur at the 2 months period! the final result will occur at about 6 months after surgery.

Reminder
The above postoperative care is for reference only. Due to individual differences and different surgical procedures, the recovery cycle, suture removal time and aftercare methods will be different. The specific plan is to follow the doctor’s advice.