They say a man at forty is like a flower in full bloom. In our view, career is one flower, mental acuity is another, yet appearance becomes a withering blossom. After forty, men often experience drooping eyelids, enlarged eye bags, smaller-looking eyes, and a visibly aged, weary appearance—often more pronounced than in women of the same age. To maintain their image as a "flower," many men are now turning to eyelid surgery.
Eye Bag Removal:
There are two main approaches: internal and external incisions. The internal conjunctival incision—gaining popularity in recent years—removes fat deposits in under an hour for around ¥20,000, making it a favorite among men. Its biggest advantage? No visible scars, with recovery in just two days. You’ll look noticeably younger without anyone noticing.External incision methods, while leaving a scar hidden within the natural eyelid crease, offer the added benefit of simultaneously smoothing out wrinkles around the eyes.As age advances, the drooping worsens. For a minority, by their sixties, the sagging eyelids may obstruct vision and cause ingrown eyelashes. If vision is impaired, surgical correction is essential. If Dad values his appearance and is bothered by increasingly drooping eyelids, surgery can also provide improvement.Eyelid ptosis surgery is straightforward: removing the excess skin alleviates discomfort, restores vision, and prevents ingrown eyelashes. For patients with weak levator muscles causing eyelid laxity or difficulty opening the eyes fully, surgical shortening of the levator muscle is required for correction.
Why do men over 40 experience more severe eye aging than women?
Why do men develop more pronounced eye bags than women after age 40? While there's no scientific explanation, it's speculated that men often neglect skincare, frequently expose themselves to sunlight without protection, and face greater stress levels.
Though many men seek cosmetic procedures, they typically prioritize functionality and natural-looking results—a stark contrast to women's focus on aesthetic enhancement.