When the levator, the muscle that lifts the upper lid, pulls weakly, the lid edge rests low over the iris and the eyes look sleepy even when skin is not the issue. Ptosis correction shortens or tightens the levator and its tendon so the lid opens higher, and the key test of a surgeon in Korea is how carefully they measure each side. At ENTER Plastic Surgery in Seoul the correction is added to an upper blepharoplasty or an incisional double eyelid operation, performed by Dr. Jang Jin-woo, a Korean board-certified plastic surgeon.
How to choose
Eight checks before ptosis correction in Korea
Small differences in how high each lid is set show up clearly, so the measurements and the plan matter more than the method's name. These checks help you compare surgeons from abroad.
A measured diagnosis
Ask for the distance from lid edge to pupil on each side and how strong each levator is. Numbers make the plan comparable.
The cause of the droop
Some droopy lids come from nerve or muscle conditions that need a medical diagnosis before cosmetic surgery is considered. Ask whether yours has been ruled out.
Skin, crease or muscle
Loose skin, a missing crease and a weak levator can all make eyes look tired. Ask which of these the surgeon sees in your photos.
Incisional or non-incisional
The clinic offers both routes. Ask which suits the strength of your levator and the thickness of your lid.
The combined operation
At this clinic, ptosis correction is booked together with an upper blepharoplasty or an incisional double eyelid operation. Ask which main operation your plan uses and why.
Symmetry
Ask how the two sides are matched during the operation, and how a remaining difference would be handled.
Hollowness above the eye
When the upper lid is sunken, fat grafting to the area is sometimes added. Ask whether it is suggested for you.
Dry eye and contact lenses
A lid that opens wider exposes more of the eye. Mention dryness, drops and long contact lens use.
Clinic types
Best Ptosis Correction in Seoul: Who Offers It and How
Ptosis surgery is offered in Seoul both as a cosmetic eyelid procedure and as a medical one. The practice you contact shapes which version you hear about first.
| Practice | How ptosis is handled | Ask before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic surgery clinic focused on eyelids | Combined with crease or skin surgery | Which main operation is my ptosis paired with? |
| Hospital eye department | Medical ptosis, sometimes with tests | Is my droop medical or age-related? |
| Double eyelid-focused practice | A crease line may be offered for tired eyes | Was my levator strength measured? |
| Overseas patient agency | Itineraries and a forwarded quote | Does the quote show the add-on and main operation apart? |
A reply worth weighing gives measurements for each eye, names the route and says which operation the correction is combined with.
Two routes
Incisional and non-incisional ptosis correction at the clinic
The clinic's guidance gives separate figures for the two routes. The incisional route works through the crease incision of the main operation; the non-incisional route uses buried sutures with no cut.
| Point | Incisional | Non-incisional |
|---|---|---|
| Operating time | 40–60 minutes | 20–30 minutes |
| Anesthesia | Local, sedation if needed | Local |
| Stitches | Removed about 5–7 days after | None, buried sutures |
| Bruising and swelling | 1–2 weeks | 3–7 days |
| Fold settles | About 1–3 months | About 1–3 months |
| Flight home | About 7 days after | 2–3 days after |
| Durability | Long term | Long term; can loosen |
The non-incisional route is meant for milder droop. A stronger correction relies on the incisional route, where the levator tendon can be reached directly.
Prices
How ptosis correction is priced at ENTER Plastic Surgery
Ptosis correction at the clinic is an add-on priced for use with an upper blepharoplasty or an incisional double eyelid operation, so your quote pairs this card with the fee for that main operation. The main operation's fee is listed on its own page and in your quote. When sedation is used, IV sedation is billed as its own line.
Both cards exclude VAT (10% VAT is added at payment). Request the booking deposit and cancellation rules on paper ahead of any payment.
Prices exclude VAT (10% VAT is added at payment).
Before & after
Ptosis correction photos at ENTER Plastic Surgery
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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
Evidence
What ptosis correction research reports
The studies below are uncontrolled series from eyelid surgeons, so they show what a technique can do in practiced hands rather than what any one patient can expect.
Tightening the levator tendon while creating a double eyelid crease was studied in 108 patients (155 eyes). The distance from lid edge to pupil rose by a mean of 1.28 mm over about a year of follow-up, with satisfactory results (Hao, 2022).
For mild ptosis, a non-incisional technique that tucks Müller's muscle from the inner lid kept its lift at six months in 34 patients, with few recurrences. Some patients still had crease loosening, asymmetry or recurrence (Han, 2019). Asymmetry is the outcome most worth discussing before surgery.
Ptosis can also follow double eyelid surgery. A small series corrected that acquired droop from the inner lid and reduced the difference between the two eyes; temporary swelling of the eye surface settled within a month (Jeong, 2024). If you have had eyelid surgery before, say so in your first message.
At ENTER
Ptosis correction with ENTER Plastic Surgery: the stay in Seoul
Most of the clinic's surgery involves the eyes and forehead, and Dr. Jang Jin-woo operates on every case personally, with the main operation and the ptosis correction done in one session. Memberships include ESOPRS and ASPS.
For the incisional route, the lids are kept cold for the first three days, then warmed from day four. Slight spotting of blood in the first one to two days is expected, nose-blowing is avoided for two weeks, and glasses hide most of the bruising. One or two follow-up visits are planned.
Photos for a first opinion: your eyes looking straight ahead with brows relaxed, then looking up, without makeup. WhatsApp works, as does the form at the bottom of this page, and English-speaking staff are available at the clinic. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Transconjunctival Müller’s muscle Tucking Method for Non-incisional Correction of Mild Ptosis: The Effectiveness and MaintenanceAesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2019 · Han H · doi:10.1007/s00266-019-01379-5
Non-incisional Müller's muscle tucking for mild ptosis held its lift at six months in 34 patients, with some crease loosening, asymmetry and recurrence.
- Transconjunctival Levator Aponeurosis-Müller Muscle Complex Plication to Correct the Acquired Ptosis Following Double-Eyelid SurgeryJournal of Craniofacial Surgery · 2024 · Jeong Y et al. · doi:10.1097/scs.0000000000010222
A small series correcting ptosis that appeared after double eyelid surgery, through the inner lid, with reduced asymmetry and short-lived surface swelling.
- Simultaneous Double Eyelid Blepharoplasty and Blepharoptosis Correction With Levator Aponeurosis Plication TechniqueAnnals of Plastic Surgery · 2022 · Hao D et al. · doi:10.1097/sap.0000000000003111
Levator aponeurosis plication done with double eyelid surgery in 108 patients (155 eyes) raised the lid-to-pupil distance by a mean of 1.28 mm.
FAQ
Ptosis correction in Korea: what people ask while comparing
What makes one ptosis correction plan more reliable than another?
Measurements. A careful plan gives the lid-to-pupil distance and levator strength for each eye, names the route, explains how the two sides will be matched and says which operation it is combined with. Plans that describe only a hoped-for look are hard to compare.
Can I book ptosis correction without other eyelid surgery?
Not at this clinic. Ptosis correction at ENTER Plastic Surgery is added to an upper blepharoplasty or an incisional double eyelid operation in the same session. If your lids need only muscle work, send photos and the surgeon will explain the options.
Is a droopy eyelid always a cosmetic problem?
No. Some drooping comes from nerve, muscle or other medical conditions, and those need a medical diagnosis first. A droop that came on suddenly, varies through the day or appears together with double vision should be checked by a doctor before cosmetic surgery is considered.
How long should I stay in Seoul after ptosis correction?
For the incisional route, about a week. Stitches come out five to seven days after surgery; with them out, the clinic's guidance allows the flight home at about day seven. The non-incisional route has no stitches, and the guidance allows a flight two to three days later.
What will ptosis correction add to my quote?
The add-on is ₩1,300,000 excluding VAT (10% VAT is added at payment), on top of the main operation's fee. IV sedation, when used, costs ₩300,000, also before VAT. Your quote should list every item separately.
Can double eyelid surgery cause ptosis?
It can. A study of patients whose lids drooped after double eyelid surgery corrected the droop through the inner lid and reduced the difference between the eyes. If you have had eyelid surgery before, include the details and dates in your first message.
Will both eyes end up exactly the same height?
Not exactly. Matching the two sides is the aim, but no face is fully symmetrical and the two eyes can heal differently. Studies report asymmetry and recurrence among the complications, so ask how a remaining difference would be assessed once the fold has settled after one to three months.
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