1mm Plastic Surgery · Gangnam, Seoul
Multiple fold eyelid correction is a highly specialized revision eyelid surgery performed to correct triple eyelids, multiple eyelid creases, irregular fold formation, and unstable double eyelid lines.
In short
Multiple fold eyelid correction is a highly specialized revision eyelid surgery performed to correct triple eyelids, multiple eyelid creases, irregular fold formation, and unstable double eyelid lines. At 1mm Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea, treatment is customized according to the patient's eyelid anatomy, scar tissue, crease fixation, ptosis status, and previous surgical history. The procedure focuses on eliminating unwanted folds, releasing scar adhesions, restoring smooth eyelid contours, and creating a single natural-looking eyelid crease that complements the patient's facial features.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Eon Rok Do, board-certified plastic surgeon · Updated October 2026
Overview
Multiple fold eyelids occur when more than one crease develops on the upper eyelid.
Examples include:
The eyelids may appear:
Multiple folds can occur naturally or develop after previous eyelid surgery.
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The most common cause is previous eyelid surgery.
Contributing factors may include:
Over time, these factors may create additional fold lines.
Droopy eyelid muscles may contribute to:
Patients often unconsciously use forehead muscles to compensate, worsening the appearance of multiple folds.
As the skin ages:
These changes can create secondary folds above or below the original crease.
Volume loss in the upper eyelids may contribute to:
Internal scar tissue can pull the eyelid in different directions, creating:
Candidates
You may be a candidate if you have:
A detailed consultation helps identify the exact cause before planning revision surgery.
Procedure
When scar adhesions contribute to multiple folds, surgery may involve:
This helps restore natural eyelid movement.
The surgeon may:
Many patients require revision surgery to:
If droopy eyelid muscles contribute to fold instability, ptosis correction may improve:
Patients with hollow upper eyelids may benefit from:
This can help smooth the eyelid surface and reduce secondary folds.
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Many patients seek revision because they develop:
Revision surgery focuses on restoring a cleaner, more natural eyelid appearance while preserving eyelid function.
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In some patients, multiple folds develop naturally with age.
Contributing factors include:
Depending on the severity, treatment may include:
Real result
A incisional double eyelid 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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Results
The eyelids appear cleaner and more refined.
The goal is to create:
Patients often achieve:
Addressing the underlying cause helps improve crease stability and longevity.
Recovery
Revision surgery may require slightly longer healing than primary eyelid surgery.
Why 1mm
Patients choose 1mm Plastic Surgery because of:
Questions
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Multiple fold eyelids occur when two or more crease lines form on the upper eyelid, creating triple eyelids or irregular fold patterns.
Triple eyelids may develop because of aging, ptosis, volume loss, scar adhesions, or previous double eyelid surgery.
Yes. Revision eyelid surgery can eliminate unwanted folds and create a more natural single crease.
Yes. Multiple folds are one of the most common reasons patients seek revision eyelid surgery.
Yes. Scar adhesions may pull the eyelid unevenly and create additional crease lines.
Yes. Weak eyelid muscles can lead to unstable crease formation and multiple fold development.
Yes. Patients with hollow upper eyelids may benefit from volume restoration to smooth eyelid contours.
In many cases, yes. Multiple fold correction is commonly performed as a revision eyelid procedure.
Most swelling improves within several weeks, while final results continue to refine over several months.
Yes. Many international patients travel to Gangnam, Seoul, Korea for specialized revision eyelid surgery and multiple fold 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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