ALL LITING Plastic Surgery
Focused on eye and nose work including revision cases, with LED and hyperbaric oxygen sessions offered as post-operative care.
Double Eyelid Surgery in Korea
Double eyelid surgery in Korea costs roughly 1 to 4 million KRW (about 750 to 3,000 USD), with non-incisional suture methods at the low end and incisional methods with ptosis correction at the high end. It is the single most performed aesthetic surgery in the country, and stitches typically come out on day five to seven.
- Procedure time
- 30 to 90 minutes
- Anesthesia
- Local with light sedation
- Stitch removal
- Day 5 to 7
- Back to desk work
- 5 to 7 days
- Full results
- 3 to 6 months
- Price range
- 1M to 4M KRW
Clinics offering double eyelid surgery
23 listings
Ahn Sung Min Plastic Surgery
Director Ahn Sung-min runs a one-surgeon practice concentrated on eye revision surgery.
Cellup Plastic Surgery
Positions itself on facelift and regenerative cell work rather than a general surgical menu.
Cheongdam BI Clinic
Small Cheongdam practice built around multi-knot buried suture eyelid technique and omega lifting.
Design Plastic Surgery
Eye, nose and lifting procedures from the third floor above Younggwang Books.
Eight Plastic Surgery
Runs eye, nose and lifting surgery across four levels of the Gukje Building.
Gangnam Seoyeon Plastic Surgery
Director Choi Dong-il states he personally handles every consultation and every operation, with 23 years of clinical practice.
JENA Plastic Surgery
Three floors focused on eye surgery, implant-free rhinoplasty and lifting.
JSTAR Plastic Surgery
Covers facial contouring, jaw and cheekbone reduction alongside eye and nose surgery.
MIHO Plastic Surgery
Covers nose and eye surgery across three floors, with separate menus for implant-free rhinoplasty and functional nose work.
NANA Plastic Surgery
Eye and nose surgery with facial lifting, directly outside Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 3.
Naturalism Plastic Surgery
Covers nose, eye, contouring, breast and body from a single floor, with Friday consultations running to 21:00.
Newline Plastic Surgery
One of the broader Seomyeon practices, covering nose, eye, lifting and body contouring.
OM Plastic Surgery
Rhinoplasty and nose revision are the core, with 3D CT diagnostic imaging used at consultation.
Olle Plastic Surgery
A single-suite practice covering eye, nose, breast and lifting without a large surgical floor.
OneCell Clinic
Wide surgical menu covering eyelid, nose, contouring, lifting and body work.
PIAF Clinic
Ground-floor clinic combining eye surgery, lifting and skin treatment, with weekday hours to 20:00.
POP Plastic Surgery
Eye surgery and facial lifting across three floors, including mid-life eye procedures.
SISUN Plastic Surgery
Narrow menu built around eyelid surgery, with a stated focus on repairing and reversing previous canthoplasty work.
Secret Plastic Surgery
KAKakaoTalk Booking
Surgical practice using 3D CT imaging for functional nose assessment.
Sinsa L Plastic Surgery
ENEnglish Speaking
Built around lower eyelid work: fat repositioning, dark circle correction and mid-life eye surgery.
Sky Plastic Surgery
The largest practice in this Busan set, spanning eight floors of the Ace Medical Tower.
Thank You Plastic Surgery
Year-round opening with weekday hours to 21:00, which is the practical draw for patients who cannot take time off.
What Is Double Eyelid Surgery?
Double eyelid surgery creates a crease in the upper eyelid. Three approaches dominate the Korean market: the non-incisional suture method, which places buried sutures through small punctures and offers the fastest recovery; the partial incision, a middle option; and the full incision, which removes excess skin and fat and produces the most durable result. A large share of Korean cases also include ptosis correction, tightening the muscle that lifts the eyelid, because a crease alone does not fix a heavy or sleepy-looking eye.
Method comparison
- Non-incisional: fastest recovery, reversible, less durable on thick lids
- Partial incision: moderate recovery, handles some fat removal
- Full incision: longest recovery, best for thick or aging lids, permanent
- Ptosis correction: added when the levator muscle is weak
Why Korea for Double Eyelid Surgery
This is the procedure Korean aesthetic surgery is built on, and the volume produces two advantages. First, surgeons here routinely diagnose whether a crease alone will achieve what the patient actually wants, or whether ptosis correction and epicanthoplasty are the real answer. Second, price competition on the primary procedure is intense, which puts a well-executed non-incisional case within reach at a fraction of what equivalent surgery costs in most markets.
Double Eyelid Surgery Cost in Korea
Quotes vary by method and by whether ptosis correction or epicanthoplasty is bundled in. Be careful with advertised packages: an eye surgery promotion at 800,000 KRW almost always refers to a basic non-incisional case with no ptosis work, and the consultation will frequently recommend upgrades. Ask for the all-in figure in writing.
| Method | Typical range (KRW) | USD estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Non-incisional (buried suture) | 1.0M - 2.0M | $750 - $1,500 |
| Partial incision | 1.5M - 2.5M | $1,100 - $1,900 |
| Full incision | 2.0M - 3.5M | $1,500 - $2,600 |
| With ptosis correction | 2.5M - 4.5M | $1,900 - $3,400 |
| Epicanthoplasty (add-on) | 0.8M - 1.5M | $600 - $1,100 |
| Revision eyelid surgery | 3.0M - 6.0M | $2,200 - $4,500 |
Prices are indicative ranges collected from public clinic pricing and consultation quotes. Updated February 2026. USD conversion at 1,340 KRW/USD.
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Where to Get Eye Surgery in Seoul
Apgujeong holds the clinics with the strongest reputations for revision eye work, which is worth knowing because eyelid revision is technically demanding and unforgiving. Gangnam Station has the widest range of price points for primary cases. If you are considering combining eye surgery with epicanthoplasty or ptosis correction, prioritize clinics that perform eye surgery as their primary specialty rather than general practices offering it alongside body work.
What to Expect: Before, During & After
Recovery is highly visible for the first week, which is the practical constraint most patients underestimate.
- ConsultationThe surgeon simulates crease height with a probe. Ask to see the height on your own face rather than approving a number.
- Surgery30 to 90 minutes under local anesthesia with sedation. You may be asked to open your eyes during the procedure to check symmetry.
- Days 1 to 3Swelling and bruising peak. Cold compresses, head elevated while sleeping.
- Day 5 to 7Stitch removal for incisional methods. Swelling is still obvious.
- Weeks 2 to 4Presentable with light makeup. The crease sits higher than its final position.
- Months 3 to 6Crease settles and softens. Asymmetry judged before month three is usually premature.
For Medical Travelers
Plan 7 to 10 days in country for incisional methods so stitch removal happens at the clinic. Non-incisional cases can compress to five days. Bring sunglasses and expect to look visibly operated on for the full trip. If your travel window is tight, non-incisional is the pragmatic choice, but understand that it is less durable on thick eyelids and revision rates are higher.
Double Eyelid Surgery by district
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Frequently asked questions
Non-incisional or incisional, which should I choose?
It depends on eyelid thickness and skin laxity, not on preference alone. Thin lids with minimal excess skin do well with non-incisional sutures. Thick lids, significant fat, or loose skin need an incisional approach to hold a crease long term.
How long until I can go back to work?
Five to seven days for non-incisional, seven to ten for incisional. You will still be visibly swollen at that point. Full social recovery is closer to three weeks.
Do I need ptosis correction too?
Only if the muscle lifting your eyelid is weak, which the surgeon assesses by measuring how far your lid margin moves. If it is weak and you skip the correction, a new crease can make the eye look more tired rather than less.
Can the crease be reversed?
Non-incisional sutures can be removed relatively early with a reasonable chance of returning to baseline. Incisional creases are permanent and can only be modified, not undone.
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Further reading
Reference
Technique selection by eyelid anatomy rather than by patient preference.
Lam SM. Asian blepharoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America 22(3), 2014
This guide is editorial information, not medical advice. Cosmetic surgery carries risks and outcomes vary by individual. Always consult a licensed specialist and review the clinic's credentials before booking. We do not perform procedures and are not affiliated with the clinics listed unless explicitly marked.