Blepharoplasty in Korea for Aging Eyes

“What Is Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty?”

Upper Blepharoplasty: Upper blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and tissue from the upper eyelid, with the option to create a double eyelid fold when desired. This surgery enhances visual comfort while creating more defined, rejuvenated eyes with a refreshed appearance. For optimal results, upper blepharoplasty can be combined with complementary procedures such as sub-brow lift surgery or endoscopic forehead surgery.

Lower Blepharoplasty: Lower blepharoplasty addresses concerns beneath the eyes by removing excess skin and strategically repositioning fat deposits that create under-eye bags. This procedure smooths and flattens the under-eye area by eliminating loose skin and redistributing fat tissue, effectively addressing hollowness and creating a more youthful contour. To enhance surgical outcomes, lower blepharoplasty may be performed in conjunction with micro fat grafting or SOOF lift (suborbicularis oculi fat lift), which elevates the upper cheek area for comprehensive rejuvenation.

Doctor’s Message

“Blepharoplasty focuses on both aesthetic and functional improvement. As elders have slower recovery and thinner skin, extra care is required for the success.”

Aging typically starts first in the eye area due to its delicate skin structure. As skin loosens and sags, patients may experience tearing and discomfort from tissue coverage, potentially affecting vision. Since eyelid and brow sagging often occur simultaneously, we recommend combining upper blepharoplasty with sub-brow lifting surgery. Performing upper blepharoplasty alone can create an overly intense appearance and accentuate periorbital wrinkles. For younger patients with brow ptosis, sub-brow lifting takes precedence over double eyelid surgery, regardless of age, ensuring proper treatment sequencing for natural results.

Operation Information

Surgery Time : 30-60 Minutes
Anesthesia Type : Local Anesthesia or IV Sedation
Hospitalization : None
Stitch Removal : 4-5 Days
Recovery Time : 1-2 Weeks

Q & A

Q. I am a man and I want to have a natural blepharoplasty result. Is that possible?

A. If you do not wish to change your original eye shape, it is possible to not create new double eyelids. Rather, the surgery can focus on removing excess skin and create a natural result.

Ideal Candidates for Upper Blepharoplasty

01 Who feels uncomfortable opening an eye due to sagging eyelids

02 Disappeared double eyelids or loosened double eyelids due to sagging eyelids

03 Who uses forehead or eyebrow muscles to open eyes due to weak eye muscles

04 Who looks older than the actual age due to sagging eyelids

05 Bumpy eyelids due to irregular and loosened fat tissues

Upper Blepharoplasty (Upper Eyelids) Surgery Method

STEP 01 Design the eyelid incision line.

STEP 02 Incise the eyelids following the line and remove unnecessary skin, muscles, and fats.

STEP 03 Fix the skin and muscle (levatorpalpebraesuperioris) and either create a new double eyelids or keep the same eye shape.

STEP 04 Defined and young image is created.

Before & After

*Results may vary.

Ideal Candidates for Lower Blepharoplasty

01 Sagging and severe wrinkles under eye

02 Bulky under eye bag giving a tired look

03 Dark circle due to shadows of under eye bag

04 Sunken under eye giving a tired look

Lower Blepharoplasty (Under Eye Bags) Surgery Method

STEP 01 the line 1-2mm below the lower eyelashes.

STEP 02 Incise the under eye following the line and remove unnecessary skin, muscles, and fats.

STEP 03 Fix the loosened muscles for tightening effect and suture.

STEP 04 Fresh and young eye shape is created.

Before & After

* Side effects such as inflammation after the surgery may vary by each individuals and may require appropriate treatments. Please check the guideline with the doctor.