Double Eyelid Surgery
Double Eyelid surgery or Asian blepharoplasty is a facial cosmetic procedure in Korea that intends to create a natural-looking crease in the upper eyelid, making eyes look bigger and more awake. Not only does it improve the eye shape, but it also corrects some asymmetry and rejuvenates the eyes.
What is Double Eyelid Surgery?
Double eyelid surgery involves the creation of a visible crease in the upper eyelid, which can help the eyes appear larger and more alert.
This is a personalized procedure, as no two patients have the same eyelid anatomy or goals. The surgery can significantly contribute to enhancing the overall facial aesthetic by improving eyelid symmetry and creating a brighter, more youthful eye appearance.
In this procedure, the surgeon makes precise incisions to create a natural crease, and excess skin, muscle, and fat may be removed and repositioned for the required effect.
Surgery Duration
30 minutes to 1 hour
Local with Sedation
Not required
1 week
Who is an Ideal Candidate for Double Eyelid Surgery?
Good candidates for double eyelid surgery are generally healthy individuals with realistic expectations about the procedure’s outcome. The surgery is suitable for persons who desire an enhancement of their natural eyelid shape or to correct asymmetries. They should have no severe eye conditions or medical problems that might make surgery difficult or prolonged recovery.
What Benefits Can I Expect from Double Eyelid Surgery?
Upper blepharoplasty provides a range of aesthetic and functional benefits that can significantly enhance your quality of life and appearance. Here are the key advantages of undergoing this specialized eyelid surgery:
Create a Defined Eyelid Crease
By adding a natural-looking crease, the eyes can appear larger and more defined.
Improve Symmetry
Balances the appearance of asymmetrical eyelids for a more harmonious look.
Enhance Facial Aesthetics
The surgery can dramatically improve overall facial balance, making you appear more youthful.
Reduce Upper Eyelid Fullness
Removing or repositioning excess skin and fat that cause a heavy or tired look to the eyes.
How is Double Eyelid Surgery Done in Korea?
- Consultation: Your process begins with a thorough consultation with a surgeons in Seoul, during which your plan of action to achieve your goals and expectations is discussed. The surgeon will evaluate your eyelid anatomy and recommend the best technique for your needs.
- Anesthesia: Normally, the surgery is carried out under local anesthesia with sedation, depending on the surgical plan.
- Incision and Crease Creation: Precise incisions are made by the surgeon around the natural lines of your eyelids or along the proposed crease line. It is during this process that excess skin, muscle, and fat are either re-positioned or trimmed to have the desired look.
- Suturing: Special care is focused on closing the incisions with sutures to minimize the scars as much as possible and to achieve a natural healing process.
- Recovery: Patients are discharged on the day itself. Detailed aftercare instructions are given so that the remaining part of the recovery process is completed without any hassle.
Types of Double Eyelid Surgery
- Incisional Method: The incisional method is the traditional technique of making a full-length incision along the eyelid to define a crease. It is ideal for patients with excess skin or fat that needs to be removed.
- Non-Incisional (Suture) Method: Using sutures to create the crease without a full-length incision. It is best applied to those patients who have thin eyelids with relatively little excess skin or fat.
- Partial Incisional Method: his technique represents a combination of the incisional and non-incisional techniques. Shorter incisions are made and sutures are used to establish a natural crease, while addressing specific anatomical concerns.
- Revision Double Eyelid Surgery: The eyelids of many unsatisfied patients who have already undergone eyelid surgery can be corrected and improved.
Preparing for Double Eyelid Surgery
Proper preparations are vital in ensuring that double eyelid surgery in Korea is successful and the recovery process is smooth.Here are some tips to help you get ready:
- Consultation and Planning: Prepare by meeting your chosen surgeon to discuss your goals and work on a customized treatment plan.
- Pre-Surgery Instructions: You may follow instructions to stop taking certain medications, avoid alcohol and smoking, and arrange for post-surgery care.
- Get Your Supplies in: Have available and close at hand the things that you will need to facilitate your recovery, like any pre-ordered medications, cold packs, and loose, comfortable clothing.
- Make Transportation Arrangements: Set up a plan for your transportation post-surgery, as you will be under the influence of anesthesia.
What to Expect After Your Double Eyelid Surgery?
Recovery from double eyelid surgery is generally uncomplicated, but following your aftercare instructions from your plastic surgeon is crucial for proper healing and an optimal outcome.
First Week:
- Swelling and Bruising: Normal and typically peak around within the first few days before slowly starting to decrease.
- Discomfort: Mild to moderate discomfort can be managed with prescribed pain medications.
- Eyelid Care: Keep the area clean and follow any other care as instructed by your surgeon.
After the First Week:
- Stitch Removal: Sutures that are not dissolvable will be taken out during your follow-up visit.
- Reduced Swelling: Continued decrease in swelling. The final shape of the eyelid becomes visible.
- Regular Activities: Most return to their activities in 1 week, but strenuous activities should be avoided for several weeks.
Non-Surgical Eyelid Enhancement Options
There are a range of non-surgical treatment options for eye enhancements, which subtly improve the area surrounding the eyes.
- Eyelid Fillers: Dermal fillers that restore volume and contour to eyelids for a touch of a youthful look but without surgery.
- Laser Skin Resurfacing: Improves the texture and tone of the skin around your eyes and can also be used for fine lines and wrinkles.
- Botox: Helps with removing crow’s feet and eyebrow lifting, which gives the eye area a better appearance.
Before-and-After Pictures
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Our concierge services are free, leading everything to make your stay as convenient and comfortable as possible, from transport service provision to accommodation and appointment arrangements. We also have an interpreter service and we can organize for you leisure activities in Seoul.
Why Choose Medictel for Your Double Eyelid Surgery in Korea?
At Medical, we also ease access to the best clinics for double eyelid surgery. We have a network of double-board-certified, fellowship-trained doctors providing unmatched expertise in eyelid surgery in Korea.
Key Attributes of Our Partner Surgeons
- Experience and Expertise: Our partner surgeons are highly trained and experienced in complex eyes surgeries.
- Personalized Care: All our partner surgeons provide caring listening to the issues and goals of every patient while preparing treatment plans for them
- Natural Results: Their main goal is to deliver results that enhance your natural beauty.
F.A.Q.
Local anesthesia with sedation.
It is advisable not to use makeup for at least two weeks or more following surgery, again to allow the wound to heal well and not to run the risk of infection.
Generally, scarring is kept to a minimum by precise surgical techniques and is usually well concealed within the eyelid’s natural crease.
The effects are generally long-lasting, and many patients enjoy them for years. It may be affected by aging and other factors.
Most patients suffer only minor pain, which can be safely controlled with prescribed pain medication.
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