1mm Plastic Surgery · Gangnam, Seoul
Round eye surgery is a customized eye-shaping procedure designed to create a larger, brighter, and more open eye appearance.
In short
Round eye surgery is a customized eye-shaping procedure designed to create a larger, brighter, and more open eye appearance. At 1mm Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea, round eye surgery may combine ptosis correction, double eyelid surgery, lower canthoplasty, epicanthoplasty, eyelid repositioning, and eye asymmetry correction depending on the patient's anatomy and aesthetic goals. The procedure focuses on increasing vertical eye opening, improving eyelid definition, and creating naturally expressive eyes while maintaining facial harmony and preserving a natural appearance.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Eon Rok Do, board-certified plastic surgeon · Updated October 2026
Overview
Round eye surgery refers to procedures that enhance the vertical openness and visibility of the eyes.
The goal is to create:
Unlike almond eye surgery, which focuses on horizontal elongation, round eye surgery primarily emphasizes vertical enlargement and eye-opening enhancement.
Why 1mm
Patients commonly seek round eye surgery because they feel their eyes appear:
Many patients desire:
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Ptosis is one of the most common causes of small-looking eyes.
Symptoms include:
Correcting ptosis often creates a significantly larger and brighter eye appearance.
Excess skin or tissue can cover the upper eyelid.
This may cause:
Prominent inner corner folds may partially cover the eyes and reduce visible eye width.
Uneven eyelid opening can make one eye appear smaller than the other.
Customized correction may improve overall balance.
Procedure
Ptosis correction is one of the most important procedures for round eye enhancement.
Benefits include:
Many patients experience dramatic improvement in eye size without changing their natural eye shape.
Double eyelid surgery may improve:
The crease is customized according to facial proportions and desired outcomes.
Epicanthoplasty addresses the inner corner of the eye.
Benefits include:
Lower canthoplasty may help increase the visible height of the eyes.
Potential benefits include:
Patients with excess skin may benefit from:
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Patients with naturally small eyes often benefit from a customized combination of:
The goal is to maximize eye definition while preserving natural ethnic characteristics.
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Many patients appear tired because their eyelids partially cover the eyes.
Common causes include:
Addressing these issues can create a brighter and more energetic appearance.
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Many patients have differences in:
Customized surgical planning helps improve symmetry while maintaining natural individuality.
Real result
A canthoplasty 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
Patients often achieve:
More visible eyes can create a:
The eyes are a focal point of the face, making subtle improvements highly impactful.
Modern eye surgery focuses on enhancing natural anatomy rather than creating an artificial appearance.
Recovery
Recovery depends on the combination of procedures performed.
Candidates
You may be a candidate if you have:
A comprehensive consultation helps determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
Why 1mm
Patients choose 1mm Plastic Surgery because of:
Questions
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Round eye surgery refers to procedures designed to create larger, brighter, and more open-looking eyes through customized eyelid and eye-shaping techniques.
Yes. Procedures such as ptosis correction and eye-opening surgery can significantly improve eye visibility and openness.
Ptosis correction is often one of the most effective procedures when small-looking eyes are caused by drooping eyelids.
No. Double eyelid surgery creates or enhances a crease, while round eye surgery may involve multiple procedures to improve overall eye opening and shape.
Yes. Correcting drooping eyelids often creates a noticeably larger and brighter eye appearance.
Yes. Customized surgical planning can improve differences in eye opening, eyelid height, and overall eye balance.
The goal is to create naturally larger and more defined eyes that complement your facial features.
Yes. In suitable patients, canthoplasty procedures may be combined with ptosis correction and eyelid surgery.
Results are generally long-lasting, although natural aging continues over time.
Yes. Many international patients travel to Gangnam, Seoul, Korea for customized round eye surgery and advanced eyelid procedures.
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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