Double Eyelid Surgery - SM Plastic Surgery

The buried-suture method makes the line with thread, without cutting — recovery is quick and there is almost no scarring. The incisional method opens the skin to make a clearer, longer-lasting line. Which suits depends on lid thickness and fat volume.

The natural adhesion method encourages adhesion through minimal openings; its advantage is a line that holds longer than with buried suture, with quicker recovery than the incisional method.

The buried-suture and natural adhesion methods leave almost no scar, and even the incisional method hides inside the crease, becoming barely visible as time passes.

This differs considerably with the method and the state of the lid. Where an incision was made, sutures come out in about 5–7 days, and when you can return to daily life depends on how quickly swelling subsides, so we advise after seeing the eye at consultation. How long the line takes to settle also varies from person to person.

Where ptosis with weak eye opening is present, a crease alone rarely brings a clear eye area, so ptosis correction may be recommended alongside. The decision follows a detailed assessment.

There are three approaches: the non-incisional method that fixes the line with fine threads, the natural adhesion method that uses minimal small openings, and the incisional method that opens the skin to trim tissue. Which one suits you depends on eyelid thickness, fat volume, and skin elasticity. The method is decided after examining your eyes directly during consultation.

The cost varies with the surgical method chosen, the condition of your eyes, and whether procedures such as ptosis correction are performed together. Rather than posting a single fixed price online, we explain the cost after examining your eyes at consultation. Please contact us by phone or online consultation for details.

Eye makeup becomes possible once the wound has settled and any stitches have been removed, and the timing differs depending on whether an incision was made. Because recovery differs between non-incisional methods and the incisional method, we guide you while checking your progress after surgery. Recovery varies from person to person, so we judge by the condition of your eyes rather than a fixed date.

Swelling peaks right after surgery and gradually subsides, and we generally guide patients to return to daily life after about 3 to 7 days. How quickly swelling settles varies from person to person depending on the extent of the incision and the condition of the eyelids. We also explain aftercare such as cold compresses and rest while following your progress.

Dr. Lee Muyoung personally checks eyelid thickness and fat volume, decides whether to use the natural adhesion, non-incisional, or incisional method, and takes charge of the surgery and the follow-up. The same doctor handles the case so that the line designed at consultation carries through to surgery. Please feel free to raise any questions during your consultation.

The procedure takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes and is performed under local or sedation anesthesia. Patients usually go home the same day without hospitalization, though depending on the anesthesia and your recovery we may ask you to rest before leaving. On the day of surgery it is better to come with a companion and avoid a demanding schedule.

Cold compresses and rest help right after surgery, and keeping your head slightly raised while sleeping is also recommended. However, swelling subsides at different rates in different people, so we cannot say that any particular method shortens the period. We advise on care suited to your recovery while following your progress after surgery.

What matters more than age itself is whether growth of the eyelids and face has largely settled and whether you have decided with a full understanding of the procedure. We recommend that minors come with a guardian for the consultation, and it is easier to plan the schedule with swelling and recovery time in mind. We examine the eyes directly and advise at consultation whether surgery is appropriate now.

We check eyelid thickness, fat volume, skin elasticity, and eye-opening strength, then design a line that fits your overall facial proportions together with you. Based on these findings we determine which of the natural adhesion, non-incisional, or incisional methods suits you and whether ptosis correction is needed. Organizing the look you want and any concerns beforehand makes the consultation smoother.

What matters more than the season itself is securing enough time for the swelling to settle, and we generally guide patients to return to daily life after about 3 to 7 days. In hot months it helps to consider sweating and activity levels, and in cold months dryness, so that recovery is more comfortable. If you have important commitments, tell us at consultation and we will adjust the timing together.