Gangnam Seoyeon Non-incisional Suture Removal: Comprehensive Q&A (No Consultation Needed)

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Many people are looking to have their non-incisional sutures removed at Gangnam Seoyeon.

Dr. Choi Dong-il has personally answered common questions regarding suture removal.

We have compiled 13 questions into a video, and for those who want quick answers, we have summarized them in writing below!

Let’s get started!

Gangnam Seoyeon performs the procedure by creating tiny holes rather than making an incision. Usually, we make small openings within 2mm to 3mm, similar to the holes made during the initial non-incisional (buried suture) method.

Of course, sutures can be removed even from double eyelids created a long time ago. However, adhesions may remain even after the thread is removed. While the double eyelid fold disappears in most cases, there are rare instances where it does not.

Not necessarily. Just as there are hospitals specializing in revision eyelid surgery, a clinic with extensive experience in removing non-incisional sutures may be more proficient.

Occasionally, patients who underwent the incisional method want to find and remove the internal fixation sutures. This is extremely difficult. It is often impossible to know exactly where the sutures are located. If they can be found during a full re-incision, they are removed, but you cannot remove incisional sutures through small holes.

Yes, that is correct. There is a very high probability that the eye will return to its original state. While there is a chance the fold might stay, in most cases, it disappears.

Most return to a monolid. However, a ‘third eye’ (multiple folds) can occur. This may happen if adhesions have formed or if the sutures were removed via an incision (unlike the method at Gangnam Seoyeon), as the incision scar itself can create a new fold.

I recommend removing them as soon as possible. Since the sutures are causing discomfort, removing them early usually leads to improvement. In very rare cases, some discomfort may persist, but most feel better if the sutures are undone quickly.

Unlike Gangnam Seoyeon’s method of using small holes, removing sutures through an incision will leave a scar. Therefore, I recommend the hole-based removal method.

The double eyelid fold usually disappears, but in simple terms, it might look as if you only had epicanthoplasty (inner corner surgery). Some surgeons perform what is called ‘top-cut’ or extended epicanthoplasty by incising further into the front part of the non-incisional fold. This can cause the fold to persist in that area, so it is best to consult with a specialist.

Yes, definitely. If the eyes become larger through ptosis correction, the distance between the eyes and eyebrows becomes closer than when you had monolids. If a double eyelid is created, the distance also appears shorter. However, if you undo the double eyelid or ptosis correction, it returns to the original state and the distance increases again.

It can be tricky because sometimes the double eyelid suture and the ptosis correction suture are the same. If the ptosis correction was performed using the same buried suture as the double eyelid, it may be undone during removal. However, if the ptosis correction was sutured separately from the double eyelid suture, it cannot be removed this way. In such cases, it might look like the double eyelid is gone but the ptosis correction remains. Usually, the double eyelid fold is likely to disappear, but the ptosis correction effect may persist.

I recommend removing them as quickly as possible.

No. Generally, when performing revision surgery after an incisional double eyelid procedure, it is best to wait at least 6 months. However, that is not the case for the non-incisional method. Non-incisional sutures can be removed at any time. Doing it as early as possible increases the chance of returning to your original look.

That’s all for the questions!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to remove buried sutures from double eyelids that were surgically created a long time ago?

Yes, it is possible to remove buried sutures from double eyelids created a long time ago. However, even if the sutures are removed, there is a possibility that adhesions may remain in the tissue, and while most double eyelids will loosen, occasionally they may not.

If I remove the buried sutures, will I return to my original monolid state?

Yes, in most cases, it is highly likely that you will return to your original monolid state. However, if the adhesions are severe or if the sutures were removed using an incision method, leaving a scar, an unintended double eyelid line may form.

Can sutures from double eyelid surgery performed with the incision method also be removed by making small holes?

No, it is not possible. In cases of incision method surgery, it is very difficult to accurately determine the position of the fixed sutures, so incision sutures cannot be removed by making tiny holes; they can only be found through a full incision.

When is the best time to remove buried sutures after surgery?

It is recommended to remove them as soon as possible. While revision double eyelid surgery usually requires waiting at least 6 months, buried method sutures can be removed at any time regardless of the timing, and the earlier they are removed, the higher the chance of returning to the original state.

What happens if I had both ptosis correction and the buried method, and then the sutures are removed?

It depends on the surgical method. If the buried sutures and the ptosis correction sutures are connected as one, they may both loosen, but if they were sutured separately, only the buried sutures may be removed, and the ptosis correction effect may remain.