Eyes · Sinsa, Gangnam · Seoul

Eye Plastic Surgery in Seoul

Upper and lower eyelids, eye shape, brows and revision work, all planned and performed by one surgeon. Dr. Lee Yoo-jung sees you from the first consultation to the final check, so the design you agree on is the one she carries out.

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Bright, natural-looking eyes after eyelid surgery at UE Plastic Surgery, Gangnam
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The short answer

Eye plastic surgery covers operations on the eyelids, the corners of the eye and the brow area. The most common are upper blepharoplasty for hooded lids, double eyelid surgery for a defined crease, ptosis correction for a weak lifting muscle, lower blepharoplasty for under-eye bags, and canthoplasty to change eye length or tilt. The right choice depends on which structure is causing the problem.

Dr. Lee Yoo-jung, board-certified plastic surgeon
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What does eye plastic surgery involve?

Most people arrive describing a feeling rather than a structure: they look tired, the eyes seem small, make-up smudges by midday, or one eye sits lower than the other. Each of those can come from a different layer — loose skin, a heavy brow, a weak levator muscle, a fold at the inner corner, or fat pushing forward under the eye.

The first job of the consultation is to work out which layer it is. A patient who believes she needs double eyelid surgery may actually have mild ptosis; someone asking for an eyelid lift may be better served by a sub-brow lift. Getting the diagnosis right matters more than the technique.

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Which eye procedures do we offer?

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Upper Blepharoplasty Removes excess upper-lid skin for hooded, heavy lids.
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Double Eyelid Surgery Creates or redefines the upper-lid crease.
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Asian Eyelid Surgery Crease design that respects East Asian eye anatomy.
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Ptosis Correction Tightens a weak levator so the lid opens fully.
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Droopy Eyelid Surgery For lids that sag over the lashes or pupil.
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Eye Widening Surgery Opens the eye vertically and horizontally.
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Epicanthoplasty Releases the inner-corner fold for a longer eye line.
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Almond Eye Surgery Balances the eye into a softer almond outline.
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Cat Eye Surgery Lengthens and gently lifts the outer corner.
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Fox Eye Surgery A sleeker upward tilt at the outer eye.
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Male Eyelid Surgery Low, straight creases that keep a masculine look.
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Lower Blepharoplasty Under-eye bags and tear-trough grooves.
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Eye Bag Removal Scarless bag correction through the inner lid.
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Lower Eyelid Retraction Lifts a lower lid that has pulled down.
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Sub-brow Lift Removes hooding just below the brow, keeping your crease.
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Brow Lift Raises a low brow that weighs on the lids.
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Revision Blepharoplasty Corrects results of earlier eyelid surgery.
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How do I know which eye surgery I need?

Likely cause Usual procedure Typical downtime
Hooded upper lid Excess skin Upper blepharoplasty or sub-brow lift 7–10 days
Sleepy, half-open look Weak levator muscle Ptosis correction 10–14 days
No crease or uneven crease Lid anatomy Double eyelid surgery 7–14 days
Short or crowded inner eye Epicanthal fold Epicanthoplasty 7–10 days
Bags and dark grooves below Fat bulge, volume loss Lower blepharoplasty 7–10 days

Several causes often appear together. Dr. Lee will explain which ones she sees and which she would leave alone.

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Before & after

Before and after upper eyelid surgery: clearer crease and more open eyes Before After
Case by Dr. Lee Yoo-jung at UE Plastic Surgery. Shared with the patient's written consent. Individual results vary.

Browse more eyelid, under-eye and facial cases in our before & after gallery.

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How long should I stay in Seoul for eye surgery?

Before travel Free WhatsApp consultation with photos; Dr. Lee suggests a plan.
Day 1 In-person consultation, design and surgery, often on the same day.
Day 5–7 Stitch removal and wound check.
Day 7–10 Final review before you fly home.

“I would rather change a little less and have you look like yourself on a good day.”

Dr. Lee Yoo-jung · Chief Director
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What makes the experience different?

  • One surgeon, start to finish — Dr. Lee consults, operates and follows up.
  • English-speaking team and free consultation by WhatsApp or in clinic.
  • Female staff options and private, hijab-friendly rooms; see our Muslim-friendly care.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen chamber used to support recovery after surgery.
  • Near Sinsa Station Exit 6 on Gangnam-daero.
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Frequently asked questions

Which eye surgery is most common?

Upper blepharoplasty and double eyelid surgery are the most frequently requested, often combined with ptosis correction when the lid muscle is weak.

Can several eye procedures be done at once?

Often, yes. Upper and lower eyelid surgery, or double eyelid surgery with epicanthoplasty, are commonly combined in one session when it is safe.

Will my eyes look Westernised?

Not unless you ask for it. Crease height and shape are designed around your own anatomy and the look you want.

Is eyelid surgery done under general anaesthesia?

Most eyelid procedures use local anaesthesia with sedation. General anaesthesia is reserved for combined or longer operations.

When can I fly home?

Usually after 7–10 days, once stitches are out and Dr. Lee has checked healing.

Can I get advice before I travel?

Yes. Send clear, front-facing photos on WhatsApp for a free initial opinion from Dr. Lee.

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Related procedures.

i. Face Procedures Contouring, lips and facial balance. ii. Anti-aging Surgery Facelifts and neck lifts. iii. Nose Surgery Primary and revision rhinoplasty. iv. Under-eye Skin Booster Thin, crepey under-eye skin. v. Endoscopic Brow Lift Lifting a heavy brow and forehead. vi. Before & After Gallery Real cases with consent.

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Let’s talk.

Send a daylight photo of your eyes, looking straight ahead, on WhatsApp and Dr. Lee will tell you which procedure, if any, she would recommend.

WhatsApp us → +82 2 516 6160
Address
16F, 616 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · Sinsa Station Exit 6
Hours
Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00 · Sat 09:30–15:30
Surgeon
Dr. Lee Yoo-jung, board-certified plastic surgeon

This page is for general information and does not replace an in-person medical consultation. Results and recovery differ between individuals.