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Sometimes the best fix for short upper eyelids is to elevate the lower eyelid. This avoids and unsightly skin graft. The consultation determines what issues you are concerned about and what resources are left to restore your cosmetic appearance. The available corrections are powerful in the right hands. The first step is personal assessment.
It is unfortunate that you have the problem you do now but the good news is that reconstructive surgery is possible to restore eye closure, specifically skin graft placement to replace lost skin. It is important to see an oculoplastic surgeon.
The short answer to your question is yes. Howevedr, you need to see an Oculoplastic surgeon to determine whether this is the best solution for you. There may be better solutions.
I'm sorry you are dealing with this complication. Without knowing what type of surgery you had or when it was done, it is difficult to give you a precise fix. I would recommend follow-up with your surgeon, or second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon to assess your eyes and discuss options to improve your lagophthalmos. While you wait for evaluation, it is important to keep your eyes moisturized with drops ointment to prevent corneal ulceration.
Stitch marks on the eyelids generally fade over time. Overall, the eyelid heals exceptionally well, but you have to give it time. In general, we like to say that it takes about a full year for an incision or cut to heal. If you had debris in there that wasn't cleaned out fully, that might leave...
From the limited photograph, it appears that there is ptosis present which is a weakness of the Eyelid muscles that hold the upper eyelid open. Ptosis repairs usually performed by ocular plastic surgeon. Cosmetic eyelid surgery will be of no benefit.
You would probably benefit from an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon in Gangnam. Before consenting to surgery, you might consider fillers to try to make your eyelids look better (more Asian).