Creates or defines the upper eyelid fold, either with buried sutures (non-incisional) or through a fine incision that can also remove excess skin and fat. Non-incisional swelling settles in about 5 days, while the incisional method needs about a week until stitches come out. Which one fits depends on your eyelid anatomy.
Downtime
5–7 days
Minimum stay
7 days
Sessions
1
1Non-incisional. Fine stitches buried under the skin set the fold. Nothing is cut, and swelling settles in about 5 days.
2Incisional. A fine incision along the planned fold sets a lasting crease; the scar sits inside the fold.
3Excess skin and fat. With the incisional method, a thin strip of skin and some fat can be removed from heavier lids.
Which method fits depends on your eyelid; the surgeon decides at the consultation.
Estimated price range
KRW 700,000 – 2,500,000
≈ USD 520 – 1,857
Varies by clinic and your condition. The final price is confirmed after consultation.
Converted at a fixed rate as of 2026-09-11
Types and indicative prices
Many operations combine two or more of these. Prices are indicative ranges from Seoul clinics; the surgeon recommends a plan and the clinic quotes it after consultation.
Non-incisional (buried suture)
Fine sutures buried under the skin create the fold with no incision. Suits thin eyelids without much excess skin or fat.
Indicative price
KRW 500,000 – 1,800,000≈ USD 372 – 1,337
Downtime
3–7 days
Incisional
A fine incision along the planned fold removes excess skin and fat and sets a lasting crease. Suits thicker or heavier lids, or skin that hoods the eye.
Indicative price
KRW 1,100,000 – 3,000,000≈ USD 817 – 2,229
Downtime
7–10 days
Eye shape correction (ptosis correction)
Tightens the muscle that lifts the eyelid so droopy or sleepy-looking eyes open wider. Usually combined with double eyelid surgery.
Indicative price
KRW 1,000,000 – 3,500,000≈ USD 743 – 2,601
Downtime
7–14 days
Inner corner opening (epicanthoplasty)
Reduces the fold of skin at the inner corner so the eyes look wider and the gap between them narrower. Suits a prominent inner-corner fold.
Indicative price
KRW 500,000 – 1,500,000≈ USD 372 – 1,115
Downtime
7–10 days
Outer corner opening (lateral canthoplasty)
Lengthens the outer corner, or lowers it, for a longer or softer eye shape. Results vary more than other eyelid surgery, and some of the change can relapse.
Indicative price
KRW 600,000 – 2,500,000≈ USD 446 – 1,857
Downtime
7–14 days
Revision eyelid surgery
Corrects an earlier eyelid operation, such as a fold that is too high, uneven or has faded. Scar tissue makes it more complex, so the surgeon assesses what can be changed.
Indicative price
KRW 1,500,000 – 5,000,000≈ USD 1,115 – 3,715
Downtime
10–14 days
Add-on: under-eye fat repositioning
Moves bulging fat under the eyes into the hollow below, often in the same session as upper eyelid surgery. Suits under-eye bags or dark hollows.
