1mm Plastic Surgery · Gangnam, Seoul
Droopy eyelid surgery is a customized procedure designed to correct upper eyelid drooping caused by ptosis, excess skin, aging, or weakened eyelid muscles.
In short
Droopy eyelid surgery is a customized procedure designed to correct upper eyelid drooping caused by ptosis, excess skin, aging, or weakened eyelid muscles. At 1mm Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea, treatment is tailored to the underlying cause of the drooping eyelid and may include ptosis correction, upper blepharoplasty, double eyelid surgery, or a combination approach. The goal is to improve eye opening, restore symmetry, create a brighter appearance, and achieve natural-looking results that complement the patient's facial features. Ptosis occurs when the upper eyelid droops due to weakness of the eyelid-lifting muscle, while excess skin and tissue can also contribute to a heavy eyelid appearance.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Eon Rok Do, board-certified plastic surgeon · Updated October 2026
Overview
A droopy eyelid refers to an upper eyelid that sits lower than normal and partially covers the eye.
Patients commonly notice:
The condition may affect one eye or both eyes and can range from mild to severe.
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Ptosis occurs when the muscle responsible for lifting the eyelid becomes weakened or stretched.
Symptoms may include:
Ptosis is one of the most common causes of droopy eyelids.
Natural aging may cause:
These changes can create a heavy and drooping appearance.
Some patients develop excess skin folds that hang over the upper eyelid and eyelashes.
This may result in:
Upper blepharoplasty is often used to address this concern.
Some individuals are born with drooping eyelids due to underdeveloped eyelid muscles.
Procedure
Treatment depends on the underlying cause.
When the problem is muscle weakness, surgery may involve:
The goal is to improve eyelid elevation and eye opening.
When excess skin is the primary concern, upper blepharoplasty may:
Upper blepharoplasty specifically targets excess skin and tissue rather than the eyelid-lifting muscle.
Many patients benefit from combining:
A combined approach often produces the most natural and balanced outcome.
Results
You may be a candidate if you experience:
Results
Improved eyelid position allows more of the eye to be visible.
Patients often appear:
Correction can improve differences between the eyes and create better facial balance.
In selected patients, lifting drooping eyelids and removing excess skin may improve the visual field.
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At 1mm Plastic Surgery, every droopy eyelid surgery plan is customized according to:
The objective is not simply lifting the eyelids, but creating harmony between the eyes and the rest of the face.
Real result
A ptosis correction 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.
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Recovery
Recovery varies depending on the procedures performed and individual healing characteristics.
Safety
Incisions are typically placed:
Most scars become progressively less noticeable during the healing process.
Why 1mm
Patients choose 1mm Plastic Surgery because of:
Questions
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Common causes include ptosis, aging, excess skin, congenital muscle weakness, previous surgery, and trauma.
Ptosis is caused by weakness of the eyelid-lifting muscle, while excess skin results from aging or tissue redundancy. Many patients have both conditions.
Yes. Drooping eyelids partially cover the eyes, making them appear smaller and less defined.
The ideal procedure depends on the cause and may involve ptosis correction, upper blepharoplasty, double eyelid surgery, or a combination approach.
In some patients, correcting ptosis or removing excess upper eyelid skin can improve the visual field.
Yes. Improving eyelid position often creates a brighter, larger-looking, and more alert appearance.
Most swelling improves significantly within several weeks, while final refinement may continue for several months.
Incisions are generally hidden within natural eyelid creases and become less noticeable with healing.
Yes. Improving eyelid symmetry is one of the most common goals of droopy eyelid surgery.
Yes. Many international patients travel to Gangnam, Seoul, Korea specifically for specialized eyelid surgery and ptosis correction.
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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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