Eyelid surgery in Korea (blepharoplasty) — double eyelid, ptosis, upper & lower: cost, methods & real quotes (2026)

2026 quick answer

Blepharoplasty in Korea — cost & key facts (2026)

Blepharoplasty in Korea costs about USD $1,800–$5,000 in 2026, often 30–50% less than the US or back home. The final price varies by case and clinic — get a free quote.

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Price comparison

Blepharoplasty cost: Korea vs Singapore (2026)

Approximate 2026 all-in ranges. With MISOODA you pay the same price as Korean locals — no foreigner markup.

2026 guideline ranges; exact price varies by clinic and case — get a free itemised quote in 24h.

Total cost

Beyond surgery: what else to budget in Korea

The surgery fee is the main cost. For a realistic total, plan for a short recovery stay — most patients stay about 1–2 weeks.

Approximate market ranges for a ~2-week stay; your MISOODA case manager gives a personalised, itemised estimate — free quote in 24h.

Real quotes

What Korean clinics actually quoted for eyelid surgery (2024–2026)

48 surgical line items from 5 Gangnam clinics (Dream, Wonderful, RNWOOD, 345, Returning) quoted in writing to MISOODA patients between May 2024 and July 2026. Fillers, skin boosters and fat grafting around the eyes are excluded.

Quotes are per case and per clinic — anaesthesia, hospital stay and post-op care may be itemised separately. Not a guarantee of price or result. FX: 1 KRW = 0.000743 USD (11 Sep 2026). Lower blepharoplasty with SOOF/OOM lift was quoted at exactly ₩5.4M nine times by one clinic; secondary (revision) lower blepharoplasty reached ₩9.9M.

Plastic surgeons at the clinics that issued these quotes

The quotes do not name the operating surgeon; these are the board-certified plastic surgeons currently listed for those clinics on MISOODA.

• Dr. Yang Soo Park — plastic surgeon, Dream Plastic Surgery (33 years)
• Dr. Young Joon Kim — plastic surgeon, Dream Plastic Surgery (28 years)
• Dr. Minhee Ryu — plastic surgeon, RNWOOD (18 years)
• Dr. Kyu Nam Han — plastic surgeon, 345 Plastic Surgery (17 years)
• Wonderful Plastic Surgery — surgeon profiles on the clinic page

Guide

Blepharoplasty in Korea

Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid lift, is a procedure to remove skin and to add or remove fat from upper or lower eyelids. Eyes are the first area to be noticed when people look at each other. Therefore, aging signs of the eyes are usually the first areas to be noticed at and judged by other people. The main symptoms of aging are drooping eyelids on both upper and lower eyes due to excess or lack of fat and muscle weakness. There are several procedures for anti-aging eye surgery. It is very important to have an accurate diagnosis when choosing the procedures. The proper procedure for individual is depending on the severity of aging process.

Guide

Blepharoplasty is needed to…

• Those with sagging/hooded eyelid
• Those who use too much eyebrow or forehead muscles
• Those with old or tired appearance
• Those with deep horizontal wrinkles around eyes and forehead
• Those whose under-eye is bulged or loosen

Guide

Blepharoplasty Surgery Cost

General price guide line for blepharoplasty is USD$1,600 to USD$2,800 according Korea Health Industry Development Institute. The price is decided depending on the method and difficulty of patients’ case.

To check the price of other eyelid surgery procedures,

• Canthoplasty
• Ptosis correction
• Revision eyelid surgery

To learn more about Korean Plastic/Cosmetic surgery price in Korea, check Know your plastic surgery price.

Method

Upper Blepharoplasty

Surgery Information

• Duration: 1-1.5 hours
• Anesthesia: Local (Deep Sleep) Anesthesia
• Hospitalization: N/A
• Stitch Removal: 5~7 days after
• Clinic Visit: 1~3 times
• Recovery period: Return to daily routine 3~4 days after

What is Upper Blepharoplasty surgery?

Upper eyelid excess skin and fat can create a heavy looking eyelid, aged appearance, puffiness and sometimes block the upper field of vision. Upper blepharoplasty surgery uses incisions to allow for removal of unnecessary skin, fat, and muscles due to aging for a youthful eye appearance. This procedure not only corrects aesthetic problems but also functional problems of the eyes. With upper blepharoplasty, facial wrinkles around the eyes are reduced, thus creating a milder impression. Therefore, it is also known as the representative surgery of anti-aging eyelid surgery. However, scars are visible if the surgeon doesn’t understand the patient’s skin condition.

Who are the candidates for upper blepharoplasty?

• Those whose upper eyelid skin is severely sagged and covers the existing double eyelid crease
• Those whose upper eyelid is severely drooped
• Those whose eyelash stimulates the eyeball due to droopy skin
• Those who want to have a younger appearance

Method

Lower Blepharoplasty

Surgery Information

• Duration: 1-3 hours
• Anesthesia: Local (Deep Sleep) Anesthesia
• Hospitalization: N/A
• Stitch Removal: 5~7 days after
• Clinic Visit: 1~3 times
• Recovery period: Return to daily routine 3~4 days after

What is Lower Blepharoplasty surgery?

Lower blepharoplasty is surgery to correct droopy and wrinkled skin under the eyes through incisional method. Excessive droopy skin tissues are removed in order to make the corrugate area flat. Also, the fat under the eyes can be added or removed or repositioned through incision at the same time to flatten the under eye area. Under eye bulging or sunken symptoms can create very tired and aged appearance. However, lower blepharoplasty can improve the tired and aged impression and can create a brighter facial complexion. With upper blepharoplasty, upper blepharoplasty is also a representative surgery of anti-aging eyelid surgery. However, too much skin removal can cause ectropion of the eyelid, in which the eyelid is turned outwards away from the eyeball.

Who are the candidates for lower blepharoplasty?

• Those whose under-eye skin is droopy
• Those whose under-eye is bulged due to under-eye fat
• Those whose under-eye look shaded like a dark circle
• Those who want to have younger appearance

Guide

Double Eyelid Surgery Cost

General price guide line for double eyelid surgery is USD$1,100 to USD$2,300 according to Korea Health Industry Development Institute. The price is decided depending on the method and difficulty of the patients’ case.

• Double Eyelid Non-incision : USD$1,100 to USD$1,400
• Double Eyelid Partial Incision : USD$1,500 to USD$2,300
• Double Eyelid Full Incision : USD$1,500 to USD$2,300

In case of other procedures are added with double eyelid surgery, the price is on the top of double eyelid surgery price.

• Canthoplasty
• Ptosis Correction
• Blepharoplasty
• Revision eyelid surgery

To learn more about Korean Plastic/Cosmetic surgery price in Korea, check Know your plastic surgery price.

Method

Double Eyelid: Non-Incision

Surgery Information

• Duration: 0.5 - 1 hour
• Anesthesia: Local (Deep Sleep) Anesthesia
• Hospitalization: N/A
• Stitch Removal: 3 days after
• Clinic Visit: 1~3 times
• Recovery period: Return to daily routine 3~4 days after

What is Double eyelid non-incision surgery?

he non-incision method, also known as the suture or sewing method, is a procedure that involves making small pinholes without incision in the eyelid to create a line for the double eyelid. It is the most non-invasive surgery among double eyelid surgery methods and creates the most natural looking double eyelids. 2~3 micro incisions of 1~2mm on the upper eyelid are made and then connects the levator muscle to the skin to create the double eyelid crease using non-absorbable thread. Procedure is relatively simple and operation and recovery time is short. It minimizes the scarring with the most natural result. However, double eyelid non-incision method has more chances for the crease to unravel compared to the incision method due to thread loosening or aging.

Who are the candidates for double eyelid non-incision surgery?

• Those who have single eyelids
• Those whose upper eyelid skin is thin
• Those whose double eyelids are multi-layered due to thin skin
• Those who want fast results
• Those who want little or no scarring and swelling
• Those who are reluctant to do incision method

Method

Double Eyelid: Partial Incision

Surgery Information

• Duration: 0.5 - 1 hour
• Anesthesia: Local (Deep Sleep) Anesthesia
• Hospitalization: N/A
• Stitch Removal: 4~5 days after
• Clinic Visit: 1~3 times
• Recovery period: Return to daily routine 3~4 days after, but 1~2 weeks of swelling after surgery

What is Double eyelid partial incision surgery?

This method uses a combination of incisional and non-incisional methods. It involves making a miniscule incision on the eyelid to remove excess fat and muscle tissues. A small incision is used to remove excess fat while double eyelid crease is formed by a single thread passing through 2~3 holes of 3~4 mm connecting the levator muscle to the skin. The newly formed double eyelids will be highly durable, and bares minimal scarring and swelling. The chances of the double eyelids unraveling are high likely on patients who have eyelids with excessive fats and muscles choosing non-incisional surgery. Therefore, this partial incision method is far superior in such cases.

Who are the candidates for double eyelid partial incision surgery?

• Those who have single eyelids with excessive fat on eyelidsc
• Those whose upper eyelid skin is thick or droopy with fat
• Those who require revision surgery after non-incision surgery
• Those who wish to remove fat and muscle tissue from their eyelid
• Those who want double eyelids with minimal scarring and swelling

Method

Double Eyelid: Full Incision

Surgery Information

• Duration: 0.5 - 1 hour
• Anesthesia: Local (Deep Sleep) Anesthesia
• Hospitalization: N/A
• Stitch Removal: 5~7 days after
• Clinic Visit: 1~3 times
• Recovery period: Return to daily routine 3~4 days after, but 1~2 weeks of swelling after surgery

What is Double eyelid full incision surgery?

The full incision method, also known as the cutting method, is a surgical procedure that involves making an incision and removal of excess fat from the upper eyelid to make a clear horizontal incision double eyelid. With this method, it is possible to manipulate various tissues of eyelids such as skin, fat, and muscle to create a natural, but defined double eyelid crease. To minimize scars and reduce the chances of revision surgery, it is vital that the surgery is performed by a highly skilled doctor with plentiful clinical experience. Almost anyone is suitable for this type of method. Effects are permanent and non-reversible.

Who are the candidates for double eyelid full incision surgery?

• Those who have thick eyelids
• Those whose upper eyelid skin is excessively thick or droopy with fat
• Those who have droopy eyelids or have eyelashes that constantly irritating the eyes
• Those who wish to have double eyelids with no chance of becoming undone in the future

Method

Browlift

Surgery Information

• Duration: 1 hour
• Anesthesia: Local (Deep Sleep) Anesthesia
• Hospitalization: N/A
• Stitch Removal: 5~7 days after
• Clinic Visit: 1~3 times
• Recovery period: Return to daily routine 3~4 days after

What is browlift surgery?

Browlift is a procedure that keeps the existing double eyelid line and only lifts the droopy eyelid. The incision is made along the eyebrow line which can be made either above or below the eyebrow. The droopy skin and muscle is lifted and removed through this incision. It is considered as an easy procedure but very effective. Browlift is preferred by people who already have double eyelids or want to keep their existing impression. This procedure is not only correcting the aesthetic problem but also the functional problem of eyes. Brow lift improves eyelid wrinkles to make the eyes look bigger and brighter.

Who are the candidates for browlift?

• Those who have droopy eyelids which gives a tired and older appearance
• Those whose eyes are covered by droopy eyelids
• Those whose eyelash stimulates the eyes due to droopy skin
• Those who want to improve droopy eyelids without making double eyelids

Method

Under-Eye Fat Repositioning

Surgery Information

• Duration: 30 min
• Anesthesia: Local (Deep Sleep) Anesthesia
• Hospitalization: N/A
• Stitch Removal: 5~7 days after
• Clinic Visit: 1~3 times
• Recovery period: Return to daily routine 2~3 days after

What is Under-Eye Fat Repositioning surgery?

Under eye fat repositioning is a procedure that corrects the droopy eye bags, often caused by age. Patients with under-eye eyebags can look order than their actual age and often look very tired. The under-eyes can appear either protruded or sunken due to eyebags. Fat deposits can be removed or repositioned in accordance to the patients’ diagnosis in order to make under-eye flat and improve dark circles. However, if the fat is excessively removed or not repositioned properly, it can cause recurrence or wrinkles may worsen.

Who are the candidates for under-eye fat repositioning?

• Those whose under-eye looks protruding due to under-eye fat
• Those who have severe dark circles
• Those who have sunken under-eye
• Those who want to have younger appearance
• Those who are not ready to do lower blepharoplasty

Guide

Shapes of Double Eyelid Surgery

It is also very important to find the most suitable double eyelid shape and crease for vivid, bigger and natural eyes. Korean double eyelid experts’ advice never to mimic someone else’s crease and shape because it may not suit you best. It is one way of surgery failure. Here are shapes of different eyelids to consider before taking a double eyelid surgery.

Inner Type

The double eyelid line starts from the inner corner of the eyes with the front part of the crease not quite visible, then from the middle part it becomes visible as it reaches to the end. This is a typical double eyelid of a Korean, and 80% of Koreans belong to this category. Those who want natural looking double eyelids will desire this type of line crease, and this surgery relatively recovers quickly. Usually, the term, inner double eyelid refers to the smallest double eyelid fold among those classified as “Inner Type.”

Outer Type

Double eyelid of Westerners are 100% Out Type. The line is not hidden. The starting point is not joined from the outside and continues to the end in a parallel line as if a rainbow, hence it is also called parallel type. Since the line should be usually soft and natural looking, an outer line created by the incision method is sometimes seen as having a bad surgery. What a Korean double eyelid expert would recommend is a natural looking outer line, therefore, it is better to make the outer line using the embedding method (suture method) rather than the incision method. In case of thick eyelid skin or small eyes, extra care should be taken.

In between Inner-Outer

The line is seen as a combination of the inner and outer line. As the front part of the line begins from the outside to the ending it seems like out line. But the difference is the beginning part of the line starts very narrow and as it leads to the end part, the thickness of line gets wider, this type of double eyelid looks as if the inner type. This is the most ideal type of double eyelid but only possible for eyes that are long with thin eyelids. Depending on individual case, some patients may show traces of surgery, therefore the doctor needs to make decisions carefully.

Guide

Candidates for Eyelid Surgery

Small eyes

Far distance from both eyes

Slanted eyes

Sleepy eyes

Asymmetrical eyes

Eyes with multiple Folds

Sunken & hollow Eyes

Guide

Eyelid Surgery Precautions

Preoperative Precautions

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Post-operative Precautions

1. Swellings and bruises will occur for 2~3 days, but they will subside as time goes by.
2. Use an ice-pack on the surgery area for 2~3 days after the surgery. When using the pack, place a tissue or gauze on the eyes before placing the ice-pack.
3. Do not rub your eyelids or blink with force. Avoid crying and if any discharges on the eyes please remove it carefully with a cotton bud.
4. Avoid wearing contact lens for 3 weeks. Please wear glasses during this period.
5. Stitches will be removed after 3~7days depending on the double eyelid surgery method. Facial wash is allowed and make-up can be applied the next day after the stitches have been removed. But eye make-up should be avoided at least 10 days.
6. Avoid heavy exercises such as aerobics or working out at a gym for weeks after surgery. Taking a walk is recommended.
7. Basic shower can be taken the day after the stitch removal, however, please avoid saunas and hot spring for 4 weeks.
8. Please do not bow your head or lie faced down. Using a soft large cushioned pillow when sleeping will help minimize the swelling and the bruising.