Is it possible to remove buried sutures without an incision? Undoing a failed non-incisional double eyelid surgery

Is it possible to remove buried sutures without an incision?

Yes, it is possible.

If you are unhappy with your results after a buried suture (non-incisional) method and want to undo it,

there is one primary solution!

You can reverse the results through buried suture removal.

However, there is an important point to note.

Suture removal surgery is typically only possible for those who underwent the previous surgery using the ‘single-knot continuous method’!

You might be curious about how the sutures are removed.

Some people ask if an incision is required for the removal.

The answer is no.

At Gangnam Seoyeon, we assist with buried suture removal without an incision, using minimal

micro-holes to prevent tissue damage.

Most patients chose the buried suture method because they preferred it over the incisional method in the first place.

Choosing an incision just to remove the sutures

would be quite disappointing.

That is why many patients prefer the method of removing buried sutures through minimal holes.

Of course, removing the sutures may not make your eyes look exactly as they did when you had no double eyelids, but they will mostly return to a similar state.

Some might think, ‘The double eyelid crease usually doesn’t disappear immediately after surgery, so how can I be sure the sutures were actually removed?’

To avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings, Gangnam Seoyeon takes photos of the removed sutures and shows them to the patient.

You might also wonder, ‘Is it all over once the sutures are removed?’

Since the original buried suture surgery for creating double eyelids does not require a separate stitch removal process,

you might think this removal surgery is the same.

However, the buried suture removal surgery involves a final step

of suturing the single-stitch hole to ensure no scarring remains.

Therefore, unlike the initial surgery to create the crease, patients who undergo buried suture removal

must visit the clinic once more after 3 days to have those stitches removed.

Once the process is complete, you can return to your daily life quickly!

Has this cleared up your curiosity about buried suture removal?

If you have more questions, please leave a comment!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to remove buried sutures without incision?

Yes, it is possible. Gangnam Seoyeon Plastic Surgery removes buried sutures through minimal punctures without tissue damage, rather than an incision method. Therefore, you can undergo the surgery without the burden of an incision.

Can anyone undergo buried suture removal surgery?

No. Buried suture removal surgery is only possible for those who had their previous double eyelid surgery performed with the single-knot continuous method. It is important to first confirm your previous surgical method.

Will removing buried sutures completely revert my eyes to their pre-surgery monolid state?

While it cannot be exactly the same, most people return to a state similar to before the surgery. The goal is to remove the sutures through minimal punctures to restore the eye shape as close to the original as possible.

How can I confirm that the sutures were properly removed after surgery?

You can directly see the removed sutures in a photo. Gangnam Seoyeon Plastic Surgery photographs and shows the removed sutures after surgery to reduce unnecessary misunderstandings and increase trust among patients.

Do I need to visit the hospital separately after buried suture removal?

Yes, you need to visit once more 3 days after the surgery to remove the stitches. This is because a single stitch is used to close the puncture site to prevent scarring, and you can quickly return to daily life after stitch removal.