1mm Plastic Surgery · Gangnam, Seoul
Upper blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes or repositions excess skin, fat, and occasionally muscle from the upper eyelids to create a brighter, more youthful, and refreshed appearance.
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Upper blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes or repositions excess skin, fat, and occasionally muscle from the upper eyelids to create a brighter, more youthful, and refreshed appearance. At 1mm Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea, upper blepharoplasty is customized according to each patient's eyelid anatomy, skin elasticity, brow position, and facial proportions. The procedure can improve hooded eyelids, heavy upper lids, excess skin, and age-related eyelid changes while maintaining natural facial harmony and expression.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Eon Rok Do, board-certified plastic surgeon · Updated October 2026
Overview
Upper blepharoplasty, commonly known as upper eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift, is designed to rejuvenate the upper eyelid area by removing or reshaping excess tissue. The procedure may involve removal of excess skin, repositioning of fat, and refinement of the underlying muscle structures to improve both appearance and function.
Upper blepharoplasty may address:
Candidates
You may be a suitable candidate if you have:
A thorough consultation helps determine whether upper blepharoplasty alone or a combination procedure will provide the most balanced result.
Why 1mm
As skin loses elasticity with age, redundant skin may accumulate on the upper eyelids.
This can lead to:
Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin and restores a more refreshed look.
Many patients seek surgery because hooded eyelids make the eyes appear smaller, heavier, or less expressive.
Upper blepharoplasty can:
In some patients, excess upper eyelid skin can partially block vision.
Upper blepharoplasty may improve:
Results
Patients often appear:
Removing excess tissue creates a cleaner and more visible eyelid contour.
Unlike many non-surgical treatments, upper blepharoplasty provides long-term improvement of upper eyelid aging concerns.
Modern upper blepharoplasty focuses on preserving natural eyelid anatomy and avoiding an over-operated appearance.
Procedure
The procedure typically includes:
The incision is generally concealed within the upper eyelid fold, making scars difficult to notice after healing.
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Primarily treats:
Primarily treats:
Many patients benefit from combining both procedures for optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes.
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While both procedures involve the upper eyelids, they serve different purposes.
Focuses on:
Focuses on:
In some patients, both procedures may be combined.
Real result
A mature 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
Procedure
Yes.
Common combinations include:
A customized treatment plan often provides the most harmonious result.
Recovery
Recovery varies according to individual healing characteristics and the extent of surgery.
Safety
Incisions are usually hidden within the natural upper eyelid crease.
Benefits include:
Most scars become progressively less noticeable over time.
Why 1mm
Patients choose 1mm Plastic Surgery because of:
Questions
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Upper blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes or repositions excess skin, fat, and tissue from the upper eyelids to improve appearance and eyelid contour.
It can address hooded eyelids, excess skin, heavy upper eyelids, puffiness, and age-related eyelid changes.
Yes. In some patients, removing excess upper eyelid skin may improve peripheral vision and reduce visual obstruction.
Yes. Most patients appear more refreshed, awake, and youthful after surgery.
No. Upper blepharoplasty removes excess tissue, while ptosis surgery improves eyelid muscle function. Some patients require both procedures.
Yes. Many patients combine the procedures to improve both eyelid definition and rejuvenation.
Most swelling improves significantly within several weeks, while final refinement continues over several months.
Incisions are usually hidden within the natural eyelid crease and become progressively less noticeable with healing.
Results are generally long-lasting, although the natural aging process continues over time.
Yes. Many international patients travel to Gangnam, Seoul, Korea for specialized upper eyelid rejuvenation and blepharoplasty procedures.onsultation with an experienced plastic surgeon in Seoul today.
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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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