Hooded upper lids, puffy lower lids and a weak levator muscle are treated by different operations, so eyelid surgery in Korea starts with naming the concern: upper blepharoplasty for excess skin, under-eye fat repositioning or lower blepharoplasty for bags, and ptosis correction for the muscle. At ENTER Plastic Surgery in Seoul, Dr. Jang Jin-woo, a Korean board-certified plastic surgeon, performs these operations.
How to choose
Choosing an eyelid surgeon in Korea: eight checks
Planning eyelid surgery from abroad happens mostly by photo and message, weeks before you meet the surgeon. These eight points turn that exchange into something you can compare side by side.
A diagnosis before a menu
Excess skin, bulging fat, a hollow tear trough and a weak levator muscle can look alike in a selfie. Ask the clinic to say which one it sees in your photos and which operation that points to.
The operating surgeon's specialty
Ask for the surgeon's name and specialist certificate, and whether that surgeon also handles your consultation.
Where the incision goes
Upper-lid surgery uses the crease; lower blepharoplasty uses a cut just below the lashes or the inside of the lid; a sub-brow lift sits under the eyebrow. Each leaves a different line and heals on its own timetable.
Fat removed, kept or moved
In the lower lid, fat can be trimmed or repositioned into the hollow below it. Ask which plan is proposed for you and why.
The health of your eye surface
Dry eye, long hours in contact lenses and past eye surgery all affect planning. In a meta-analysis of randomized trials, removing muscle as well as skin in upper-lid surgery was linked to more cases of incomplete eyelid closure (Todorov, 2025).
Operations combined on one day
Crease surgery with ptosis correction, or upper-lid work with fat grafting, can be planned as one operation. Ask how a combined plan changes the time in surgery and the length of your stay.
Anesthesia by operation
At ENTER Plastic Surgery, upper-lid surgery, crease surgery and ptosis correction use local anesthesia with IV sedation when needed, while lower-lid operations use IV sedation.
Stitches and the flight home
Skin stitches in the eyelid come out after about 5–7 days, while the inner-lid incision of under-eye fat repositioning closes with dissolving stitches. Ask for the date of your last required visit before booking a flight.
Clinic types
Best Eyelid Surgery in Seoul: Comparing Practice Types
Eyelid operations are offered by several kinds of practice in Seoul. The format hints at what is on offer but says little about the person holding the scalpel, so each row ends with a question to send.
| Practice type | Eyelid work on offer | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic surgery clinic centered on the upper face | Upper and lower lid surgery, ptosis correction, brow work | Which of these does the surgeon perform personally? |
| Hospital with several plastic surgeons | A wide range, divided between surgeons | Who is my surgeon from planning through follow-up? |
| Clinic focused on lasers and injectables | Under-eye filler, sometimes buried-suture creases | Is eyelid surgery offered, and by whom? |
| Patient agency or travel package | Surgery arranged with partner clinics | The clinic's name, its own quote and the surgeon's name |
No format answers the eight checks above for you. A practice that replies to each of them in writing has given you something you can weigh.
Concern to operation
Matching an eyelid concern to an operation at ENTER Plastic Surgery
The table pairs common eyelid concerns with the operation the surgeon may discuss for each, using the clinic's own facts for incision site and stitches.
| Concern | Operation discussed | Incision | Stitches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooded upper lids from excess skin | Upper blepharoplasty | Upper-lid crease | Removed after about 5–7 days |
| No crease, or one that has faded | Incisional or non-incisional double eyelid surgery | Crease line, or small punctures for buried sutures | 5–7 days, or none to remove |
| Lid edge covering part of the iris (weak muscle) | Ptosis correction, added to upper-lid or crease surgery | Crease line | About 5–7 days |
| Heavy skin just under the brow | Sub-brow lift | Below the eyebrow | About 5–7 days |
| Bags above a hollow tear trough | Under-eye fat repositioning | Inside the lower lid | Dissolving |
| Bags with loose lower-lid skin | Lower blepharoplasty | Below the lashes, or inside the lid | 5–7 days; dissolving if inside |
| Shape of the inner or outer eye corner | Epicanthoplasty, lateral canthoplasty | At the eye corner | About 5–7 days |
The surgeon's examination decides which row applies to you, and two rows can apply at once.
Prices
Eyelid surgery cost at ENTER Plastic Surgery: how a quote is built
The cards below list the clinic's fee for each eyelid operation. IV sedation, when your plan includes it, is a separate line on its own card, and every amount is before 10% VAT, which is added at payment.
When two procedures are planned together, such as upper blepharoplasty with ptosis correction, the quote lists each one as its own line. Ask for the full quote in writing before you book flights.
Ptosis correction
Add-on only₩1,300,000 excl. VATAdded to upper blepharoplasty or incisional double eyelid surgeryBook nowPrices exclude VAT (10% VAT is added at payment).
Your stay
How long each eyelid operation keeps you in Seoul
The stitch plan sets the earliest flight, and swelling sets when you will feel ready to be seen. By the clinic's guidance:
- Upper blepharoplasty and ptosis correction Stitches out after about a week, with the flight seven days after surgery. Swelling and bruising ease over one to two weeks, and glasses help hide bruising in the meantime.
- Under-eye fat repositioning Nothing to remove; you fly after the one-week check. For photographs or a wedding, the clinic advises waiting two to three weeks.
- Lower blepharoplasty Skin stitches out at about 5–7 days and a flight after about a week. Going out feels comfortable after about a month, and the scar matures over three to six months.
- Incisional double eyelid surgery, epicanthoplasty, sub-brow lift Stitches out after about 5–7 days, with the flight planned after that visit.
- Non-incisional double eyelid surgery No stitches; the clinic's guidance is two to three days before flying.
Aftercare begins the same way for each of these operations: cold compresses for three days, warm compresses from day 4, and no nose blowing for two weeks.
Evidence
What eyelid surgery research can and cannot tell you
A meta-analysis of 12 randomized trials found that dry-eye symptoms after upper blepharoplasty were lower than before surgery. Taking out muscle along with skin did not change dry-eye rates but was linked to more incomplete lid closure (lagophthalmos), and running stitches caused more irritation (Todorov, 2025).
For the lower lid, a systematic review of 36 studies described lower blepharoplasty as safe overall with a low complication rate. No vision-threatening events were reported, and the complications that did occur were resolved with conservative care or further surgery (Gimenez, 2025). The authors still asked for stricter studies that compare techniques directly.
Drolet's evidence-based overview separates the two lids by depth. Planning for the upper lid revolves around surplus skin and the crease position. The lower lid involves the junction with the cheek, the tear trough and the fat pads, which can be trimmed or moved (Drolet, 2014). These papers describe eyelid surgery in general; none of them reports results from one clinic.
Your doctor
Chief Director · Korean board-certified plastic surgeon
“Natural, yet clearly visible change.”Eyelid and facelift surgery at ENTER is planned and performed by Dr. Jang himself.
- NowChief Director, ENTER Plastic Surgery
- TrainingPlastic surgery, Kyung Hee University Medical Center
- FormerChief Director, Jang Plastic Surgery
- FormerDirector, Secret Plastic Surgery
- MemberKSPRS · KSAPS · ISAPS · ESOPRS · ASPS
At ENTER
Eyelid surgery at ENTER Plastic Surgery
Surgery at the clinic centers on the upper face, and Dr. Jang Jin-woo performs the eyelid operations personally. Dr. Jang trained in plastic surgery at Kyung Hee University Medical Center and is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS) and ESOPRS.
Under-eye fat repositioning goes through the inside of the lower lid, so there is no incision on the outer skin, and the fat behind the bulge is moved into the hollow below. Ptosis correction is planned together with upper blepharoplasty or incisional double eyelid surgery.
To plan from abroad, send close photos of your eyes looking straight ahead and with the lids closed, in daylight and without makeup, through the form on this page or on WhatsApp. English-speaking staff are available at the clinic, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes After Upper Blepharoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Control TrialsAesthetic Surgery Journal · 2025 · Todorov D et al. · doi:10.1093/asj/sjaf022
A meta-analysis of 12 randomized trials: dry-eye symptoms fell after upper blepharoplasty; muscle excision brought more incomplete lid closure, and running sutures more irritation.
- Evidence-Based MedicinePlastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2014 · Drolet B · doi:10.1097/prs.0000000000000087
An evidence-based overview contrasting upper-lid surgery (skin and crease) with lower-lid surgery (lid-cheek junction, tear trough and fat removal or repositioning).
- Safety and Complications in Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Systematic ReviewPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open · 2025 · Gimenez A et al. · doi:10.1097/gox.0000000000007102
A systematic review of 36 studies: lower blepharoplasty had few complications and no vision-threatening events, but comparisons between techniques need stricter studies.
FAQ
Eyelid surgery in Korea: questions from people still choosing
How do I choose an eyelid surgeon in Korea from overseas?
Send the same photos and questions to each clinic and compare the replies. Look for a named surgeon with plastic surgery certification, a diagnosis of skin, fat or muscle for your lids, the incision site, the anesthesia, and dates for stitch removal.
Which eyelid operation is used for puffy lower lids?
It depends on what makes the bulge. When fat bulges above a hollow, under-eye fat repositioning moves it into the groove through the inside of the lid. When loose lower-lid skin is also part of the problem, lower blepharoplasty is the operation discussed.
Is there an eyelid operation with no stitches to remove?
Yes, two. Under-eye fat repositioning closes the inner-lid incision with dissolving stitches, and the non-incisional (buried suture) double eyelid method leaves nothing to remove. Upper blepharoplasty, incisional crease surgery and ptosis correction use skin stitches that come out after about 5–7 days.
Which costs sit outside the eyelid surgery fee?
IV sedation and tax. Sedation is ₩300,000 before VAT when your plan includes it, and 10% VAT is added to every amount at payment. Each procedure in a combined plan appears on the quote as its own line.
I already have dry eyes. Can I still have eyelid surgery?
Possibly, but tell the surgeon before anything is planned. A meta-analysis of randomized trials found dry-eye symptoms decreased after upper blepharoplasty, while removing muscle was linked to more incomplete lid closure. Your eye history affects how much tissue is taken and which approach suits you.
How do I send my eyelid photos to the clinic?
Through the form on this page or by WhatsApp. Send clear photos of both eyes open and closed, in daylight and without makeup, along with your travel dates. English-speaking staff are available at the clinic, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
How soon can I fly after eyelid surgery?
About a week after upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty or under-eye fat repositioning, and after the stitch visit at 5–7 days for crease, corner and sub-brow surgery. The non-incisional double eyelid method allows a flight after two to three days, by the clinic's guidance.
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Great experience! Dr. is very sweet and kind. He listened to what I wanted to fix and correct. He explained everything very well. Wasn’t pushy and didn’t try to sell anything extra. This isn’t a clinic that comes out on instagram, which I…
Jennifer LyuA month agoI came to Enter Plastic Surgery on a friend’s recommendation for under-eye fat repositioning. I was pretty nervous going in, but the doctor took the time to explain what would work for my under-eyes, what the procedure involved, and what…
Michael2 months agoThe staff are incredibly friendly, and the consultation was very thorough. I was very worried since it was my first procedure, but the director explained the aftercare in detail, so I felt completely confident trusting them!!
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