Double EYELID SURGERY seoul
WOOA Plastic Surgery is in HM Tower on Gangnam-daero, close to Sinnonhyeon and Gangnam stations. As a government-approved centre for international patients, we offer free online consultations, native-level interpreters and 24-hour urgent care support.
Double Eyelid Surgery at WOOA is designed around your own eye shape, so even a subtle crease can make the eyes clearer, warmer and better balanced with the rest of the face.
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What Is DOUBLE EYELID SURGERY
Double eyelid surgery refines the eyelid structure to give the eyes more definition. The goal is not just to draw a crease but to match it to your eye shape, eyelid movement, volume and skin quality. A successful fold opens smoothly, feels comfortable when you blink and stays stable over the long term, so it looks like your own in everyday life, not just in photos.
Why Choose WOOA for Double Eyelid Surgery?
- Deep, Bright Eyes: Inline or outline, the crease is chosen after a thorough consultation that weighs your eye shape, skin age and preferences.
- Natural Lines: Gracefully extended lines that suit your face rather than a one-size-fits-all fold.
- Quick Recovery: Techniques that limit swelling and bruising to help you get back to daily life sooner.
- Specialist Team: Every procedure is performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon from a dedicated eyelid surgery team.
Techniques Used in Double Eyelid Surgery
Non-incisional Method
- The crease is formed through 2 to 4 tiny holes in the eyelid, with no incision.
- WOOA’s own suture technique helps reduce the chance of the line loosening.
- Return to daily life straight away, with no stitch removal needed.
Partial Incision Method
- A small 2–3mm incision, similar to the suture method, through which excess fat is removed.
- Ideal for those with fuller lids who want clear, natural-looking eyes.
Incisional Method
- An incision along the planned line allows excess skin, muscle and fat to be removed.
- Effective for sagging or thick lids; the scar sits within the fold and becomes less visible over time.
One-Day Non-incisional Double Eyelid
- Consultation: The crease is designed around your eye and face shape, the need for fat removal or repositioning is checked, and the plan is confirmed with a pre-surgery crease trial.
- Surgery: Local anesthesia or sedation is given by an anesthesiologist, and the dedicated eye team operates for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Back to daily life: No stitch removal is needed, and the fold settles naturally over time.
Who Is It Recommended For?
- Natural design: Those who want a carefully designed, natural double eyelid that keeps their current image while making the eyes more defined.
- Whole-face harmony: Those who want an eye shape in balance with the entire face, a quick return to daily life and a satisfying result from a single procedure.
FAQ
How do I know which crease will suit me?
There is no single perfect crease, because eyelid thickness, fat, lifting strength and eye shape differ for everyone. After a detailed assessment, WOOA’s specialists recommend whether an inline, in-out or outline crease will look most natural on you.
Non-incisional or incisional: which is right for me?
It depends on eyelid fat, skin elasticity and how much sagging there is. Non-incisional surgery leaves minimal scarring and heals faster; incisional surgery allows precise adjustment of skin, muscle and fat, suiting uneven creases, excess fat or sagging lids.
How long is recovery?
- Non-incisional method: Most swelling settles within 3–7 days.
- Incisional method: Daily activities usually resume within 1–2 weeks; the final crease settles over 1–3 months.
