1mm Plastic Surgery · Gangnam, Seoul
Anti-aging eyelid surgery is a customized rejuvenation procedure designed to restore a younger, brighter, and more refreshed appearance around the eyes.
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Anti-aging eyelid surgery is a customized rejuvenation procedure designed to restore a younger, brighter, and more refreshed appearance around the eyes. At 1mm Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea, anti-aging eyelid surgery may combine upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, ptosis correction, fat repositioning, fat grafting, and eyelid contour refinement based on each patient's anatomy and aging concerns. Aging commonly causes excess eyelid skin, weakening of eyelid muscles, fat protrusion, and volume loss, all of which can contribute to a tired or older appearance. Surgical rejuvenation focuses on restoring natural eyelid function and youthful eye contours while maintaining facial harmony.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Eon Rok Do, board-certified plastic surgeon · Updated October 2026
Overview
Anti-aging eyelid surgery refers to procedures that address age-related changes around the eyes.
Common goals include:
Unlike standard cosmetic eyelid surgery, anti-aging eyelid surgery focuses on comprehensive rejuvenation rather than simply removing excess skin.
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As the skin and supporting tissues weaken over time, excess skin may accumulate over the upper eyelids.
This can cause:
Upper blepharoplasty is commonly used to improve these concerns.
Ptosis occurs when the eyelid-opening muscle weakens, causing the upper eyelid to droop.
Common symptoms include:
Ptosis correction improves both function and appearance.
Aging often weakens the structures supporting orbital fat.
This may lead to:
Lower blepharoplasty and fat repositioning are commonly recommended.
Volume loss around the eyes can create:
Volume restoration may be recommended in suitable patients.
Procedure
Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin and reshapes the upper eyelid.
Benefits include:
The procedure is typically performed through an incision hidden within the natural eyelid crease.
Lower eyelid surgery focuses on:
Modern techniques often preserve and reposition fat rather than removing excessive amounts.
Ptosis correction strengthens or repositions the eyelid-opening muscle.
Benefits include:
The procedure may be performed using incisional or non-incisional techniques depending on the patient's condition.
Fat grafting may restore volume to:
This can soften the appearance of aging and create smoother contours.
Patients who previously underwent eyelid surgery may benefit from revision procedures to improve:
Candidates
You may be a candidate if you have:
A personalized consultation helps determine which combination of procedures is most appropriate.
Results
Patients often appear:
Correcting ptosis and excess skin can make the eyes appear larger and brighter.
The eyes are a central feature of the face, and rejuvenating them often improves overall facial balance.
In selected patients, surgery may improve vision obstructed by drooping eyelids.
Real result
A mature eyelid surgery result at 1mm Plastic Surgery, Gangnam. Every case is planned around the patient's own anatomy.
Published with patient consent. Individual results vary with anatomy, healing and the technique used.
All before & after photos
Recovery
Recovery varies depending on the procedures performed and the extent of correction.
Why 1mm
Patients choose 1mm Plastic Surgery because of:
Questions
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Anti-aging eyelid surgery includes procedures designed to improve drooping eyelids, eye bags, ptosis, hollow eyes, and other age-related eyelid concerns.
Common procedures include upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, ptosis correction, fat grafting, fat repositioning, and revision eyelid surgery.
Yes. Eyelid surgery can create a more refreshed and youthful appearance by correcting skin laxity, eye bags, and eyelid drooping.
Blepharoplasty primarily removes excess skin and addresses fat, while ptosis correction strengthens or repositions the eyelid-opening muscle. Many patients benefit from combining both procedures.
Lower blepharoplasty provides long-lasting improvement of eye bags and under-eye puffiness.
Common causes include excess skin, fat protrusion, ptosis, volume loss, and weakening of supporting eyelid structures.
Yes. Fat grafting can restore youthful volume to hollow upper eyelids and tear trough areas.
Results are generally long-lasting, although the natural aging process continues over time.
Yes. In some patients, removing excess upper eyelid skin and correcting ptosis can improve visual obstruction.
Yes. Many international patients travel to Gangnam, Seoul, Korea for advanced anti-aging eyelid surgery and comprehensive eye rejuvenation procedures.
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Representative Director of 1mm Plastic Surgery and board-certified plastic surgeon. Every operation at 1mm is performed by the surgeon named in your consultation and surgery record — no ghost or proxy surgery. Full surgeon profiles · English-speaking eyelid surgeon in Seoul
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