1mm Plastic Surgery · Gangnam, Seoul
1mm Plastic Surgery Gangnam Seoul
In short
Western eyelid surgery in Korea focuses on rejuvenating, lifting, and enhancing the eyelids while preserving the patient's natural eye shape and ethnic characteristics. At 1mm Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, treatment plans for Western patients commonly include upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, ptosis correction, under-eye rejuvenation, eyelid lifts, and revision eyelid surgery. Unlike traditional Asian double eyelid surgery, Western eyelid surgery often focuses on correcting hooded eyelids, eye bags, drooping skin, and age-related changes to create a refreshed and natural appearance.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Eon Rok Do, board-certified plastic surgeon · Updated October 2026
Overview
Western eyelid surgery refers to eyelid procedures commonly performed for patients of:
The goal is typically to rejuvenate and refresh the eye area while maintaining natural facial identity.
Common concerns include:
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Unlike many Asian eyelid procedures that focus on creating or enhancing an eyelid crease, Western eyelid surgery often focuses on:
Most Western patients already have a visible eyelid crease and seek improvement of aging-related concerns rather than crease creation.
Procedure
Upper blepharoplasty is one of the most requested procedures among Western patients.
It may improve:
Removing excess skin can create a brighter and more youthful appearance.
Lower eyelid surgery addresses:
Many patients seek lower blepharoplasty to reduce a tired or aged appearance.
Ptosis occurs when the eyelid-opening muscles weaken.
Symptoms may include:
Ptosis correction can improve both eyelid function and appearance.
May include:
This approach helps create smoother and more youthful under-eye contours.
Revision procedures may address:
Revision surgery requires specialized expertise and individualized planning.
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Male patients often seek:
Treatment plans typically focus on:
Subtle improvements often produce the most attractive outcomes.
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Female patients commonly seek:
Goals often include:
Why 1mm
Many international patients choose Korea because of:
Gangnam is internationally recognized as one of the leading destinations for eyelid surgery and facial rejuvenation.
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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At 1mm Plastic Surgery, the goal is not to change ethnic characteristics.
Instead, treatment focuses on:
The objective is to help patients look like a refreshed version of themselves.
Recovery
Recovery varies according to the procedure performed and individual healing characteristics.
Why 1mm
Longer stays may be recommended for complex revision cases.
Why 1mm
Patients choose 1mm Plastic Surgery because of:
Questions
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and a coordinator will reply in English.
Western eyelid surgery focuses on rejuvenating and improving the eyelids while preserving natural eye shape and ethnic characteristics.
Most Western patients already have a natural eyelid crease and typically seek rejuvenation procedures rather than crease creation.
Upper blepharoplasty and lower blepharoplasty are among the most commonly requested procedures.
Yes. Ptosis correction may improve eyelid opening, eye symmetry, and overall eye appearance.
Upper blepharoplasty is commonly recommended for patients with excess upper eyelid skin and hooding.
Lower blepharoplasty can provide long-lasting improvement of eye bags, although natural aging continues over time.
Yes. Many international patients travel to Korea specifically for complex revision eyelid surgery.
The goal is to preserve your natural features while creating a more refreshed and youthful appearance.
Most patients stay approximately 7–10 days, while revision procedures may require 10–14 days.
An exact quotation requires consultation because eyelid anatomy, skin laxity, aging changes, and treatment 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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