Journal · Eyelid surgery
Upper Blepharoplasty for Hooded Eyelids: Preserving Natural Expression
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lee Young-geun, board-certified plastic surgeon · Last reviewed:
Treating hooded eyelids by pulling skin tightly creates a harsh, startled expression. True aesthetic rejuvenation requires measuring eyelid dynamics in an upright, seated posture.
Why seated measurement is critical
Gravity pulls differently when lying down compared to standing. If a surgeon designs an upper blepharoplasty incision while the patient is supine on the operating table, the brow falls backward and the calculated skin surplus is distorted.
Dr. Lee Young-geun meticulously measures and calibrates the upper eyelid excision while the patient sits fully upright, factoring in brow position, forehead compensation, and eyelid crease height.
Harmonizing with your natural crease
The goal of upper blepharoplasty at SINSA L is never to impose a foreign eyelid crease. It is to remove the obscuring curtain of surplus skin so your own brighter, unobstructed gaze returns. The fine incision line is hidden precisely within the supratarsal crease.
Written by Dr. Lee Young-geun, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Founder & Sole Surgeon, SINSA L Plastic Surgery, Sinsa, Gangnam, Seoul. Published 2026-04-06.
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When are upper eyelid sutures removed?
Sutures are removed on day 5 to 7. Most patients return to regular social routines within one week.
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