1mm Plastic Surgery · Gangnam, Seoul
1mm Plastic Surgery Gangnam Seoul
In short
Asian eyelid surgery is a specialized form of eyelid surgery designed to enhance eyelid definition, eye shape, and facial harmony while preserving each patient's unique ethnic features. At 1mm Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, Asian eyelid surgery may include double eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, epicanthoplasty, canthoplasty, upper blepharoplasty, or revision eyelid surgery depending on the patient's anatomy and aesthetic goals. The objective is not to westernize the eyes but to create a natural, balanced, and personalized result that complements the individual's facial structure and ethnic identity.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Eon Rok Do, board-certified plastic surgeon · Updated October 2026
Overview
Asian eyelid surgery, often referred to as Asian blepharoplasty or double eyelid surgery, is designed to create or refine the upper eyelid crease while maintaining natural facial harmony. Anatomical differences in Asian eyelids may include the absence of a visible supratarsal crease, fuller upper eyelids, or prominent epicanthal folds.
The procedure may improve:
Overview
Asian eyelids vary significantly from person to person.
Common anatomical characteristics may include:
Not every Asian patient requires the same procedure. Surgical planning should be based on anatomy rather than trends.
Procedure
Double eyelid surgery creates a visible upper eyelid crease.
Benefits may include:
Double eyelid surgery remains one of the most commonly requested cosmetic procedures in Asia.
Suitable for:
Benefits include:
Suitable for:
This technique allows removal or reshaping of tissue when necessary.
A hybrid technique that combines advantages of both methods.
Suitable for:
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Many patients believe they only need double eyelid surgery when the underlying issue is ptosis.
Ptosis correction may help:
Patients with weak eyelid-opening muscles often achieve better outcomes when ptosis correction is combined with double eyelid surgery.
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The epicanthal fold is a skin fold covering the inner corner of the eye.
Epicanthoplasty may improve:
In selected patients, epicanthoplasty may be combined with double eyelid surgery to create more harmonious results.
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Canthoplasty focuses on reshaping the outer corner of the eye.
Benefits may include:
Lateral canthoplasty can improve the horizontal dimension of the eyes when appropriate.
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Male eyelid surgery often focuses on:
Male patients generally prefer lower crease heights and less dramatic changes.
Real result
A double 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
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Revision surgery may address:
Revision procedures require advanced surgical planning and expertise.
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Modern Asian eyelid surgery emphasizes:
The goal is enhancement, not transformation.
Recovery
Recovery varies depending on the surgical technique and individual healing process.
Why 1mm
Korea is recognized worldwide for:
Gangnam remains one of the most popular destinations globally for Asian eyelid surgery.
Why 1mm
Patients choose 1mm Plastic Surgery because of:
Questions
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Asian eyelid surgery is a customized eyelid procedure designed to improve eyelid definition, eye shape, and facial harmony while preserving ethnic identity.
No. Modern Asian eyelid surgery focuses on enhancing natural features while preserving the patient's ethnic characteristics.
Monolids lack a visible upper eyelid crease, while double eyelids have a defined supratarsal crease.
Yes. Many patients benefit from combining ptosis correction with double eyelid surgery for improved eye opening and symmetry.
Epicanthoplasty is a procedure that reduces the epicanthal fold to improve inner eye corner visibility and eye proportions.
The best technique depends on eyelid thickness, skin laxity, fat distribution, and long-term goals.
Yes. Modern techniques focus on natural-looking eyelid creases and balanced facial harmony.
Yes. Surgical plans can be customized to preserve masculine features while improving eyelid appearance.
Most international patients stay approximately 7–10 days, while revision cases may require a longer stay.
An exact quotation requires consultation because eyelid anatomy, ptosis severity, epicanthal folds, and aesthetic goals vary significantly between patients.
Reviewed by
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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