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Double Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Also known as: Eyelid crease surgery
Recovery
- Swelling and mild bruising are common during the first week.
- Most visible swelling subsides within 2–4 weeks, and your eyes will begin to look natural and refreshed.
- Final, refined results settle fully as tissues heal, revealing your new eye shape beautifully.
About Double Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Treated areas:Eyelid
DOUBLE EYELID SURGERY: Bigger, Brighter, Defined Eyes
Also Known As: Blepharoplasty | Natural Defined Crease | Open Your Eyes to a Brighter Look
Double Eyelid Surgery creates a natural‑looking crease in the upper eyelid for those with no fold or only a very faint, indistinct fold. This simple yet transformative procedure instantly makes eyes appear bigger, brighter, and more defined, while also making makeup application easier and more effective. Every detail, from crease height to curve, is custom designed to match your unique eye shape and facial features, ensuring results that enhance your natural beauty, never look artificial.
What It Does For You
✨ Larger, Brighter, More Open Eyes
The newly formed fold reveals more of your eyelid area, so your eyes look:
- More open, awake, and alert
- Wider, more symmetrical, and balanced
- Clearer, softer, and more expressive
✨ Clear, Well‑Defined Crease
- Creates a smooth, natural crease if you currently have none
- Corrects uneven, mismatched, or lopsided eyelids
- Refines folds that are too low, faint, or hidden under skin
✨ Slimmer, Less Puffy Upper Lids
If you have excess fat, heavy skin, or hooding, we gently remove or adjust tissue to:
- Reduce heaviness or drooping skin
- Slim and refine the upper eyelid contour
- Create a cleaner, smoother, and lighter appearance
✨ Balanced, Natural‑Looking Results
- Crease height, shape, and depth are tailored exactly to your eye structure and preferences
- Results can be soft and subtle, or more defined and prominent according to your style
- Maintains your unique identity while enhancing your best features
Often Combined With
👁 Epicanthoplasty
- Gently reshapes and reduces the skin fold at the inner corner of the eye
- Result: Eyes appear longer, wider, and more open; creates a softer, more balanced eye shape
👁 Ptosis Correction
- Strengthens and tightens the eyelid muscle if your eyes look heavy, sleepy, or droopy
- Result: Eyes open fully, look alert, energetic, and youthful; removes that “tired” look instantly
Ideal Candidate
Suitable for adults aged 18 years and above.
You are an ideal candidate if you:
- Have single‑fold or partial‑fold eyelids and desire a defined, consistent upper crease
- Have uneven, faint, or hidden eyelid folds
- Experience mild drooping (ptosis), excess skin, or puffiness on the upper lids
- Wish to improve symmetry, open up the eye area, or make eyes look larger
- Plan to combine with inner corner adjustment, muscle correction, or lower eye bag refinement for complete rejuvenation
Proven Results
- Symmetrical, Natural Proportion: A beautifully shaped crease that frames your iris and brightens your entire face.
- Method‑Based Longevity:
- Buried‑Suture Method: Long‑lasting results, typically 5–10 years, ideal for thinner skin and no excess fat
- Incisional Method: Permanent results, best if you have excess skin, fat, or hooding
- Comprehensive Refinement: Enlarges visible eye shape, improves angles, and removes puffiness or drooping in one safe procedure.
- Lasting Confidence: Enjoy bigger, brighter eyes that look naturally yours with or without makeup.
Price by Region
| Location | Ranging from |
|---|---|
| Korea | 4,000,000 (KRW) |
| Thailand | 85,000 (THB) |
| China | 12,000 (RMB) |
| Japan | 430,000 (JPY) |
| Malaysia | 5,500 (MYR) |
| Singapore | 5,200 (SGD) |
| Indonesia | 25,000,000 (IDR) |
How It Is Performed
- Pre-operative digital photographic analysis and crease-height marking under loupe magnification
- Local infiltration anaesthesia (lidocaine with epinephrine for haemostasis)
- Buried suture: three to six trans-cutaneous loops anchor eyelid skin to the tarsal plate
- Incisional: full-thickness skin incision → conservative orbicularis and pretarsal fat refinement → skin-to-levator aponeurosis fixation (6-0 PDS) → 7-0 nylon skin closure
- Comprehensive additions: Z-plasty epicanthoplasty + levator advancement + trans-conjunctival lower-lid fat redistribution
- Ointment, micropore tape, and post-operative instructions
Your Timeline
Preparation
- Stop aspirin / NSAIDs / vitamin E / fish oil / omega-3 supplements 7 days before surgery
- No make-up or contact lenses on the day of surgery
- Full blood count and coagulation profile
- Ophthalmic / dry-eye exam for comprehensive procedures
- Consultation photographs taken
- Arrange a trusted companion to accompany you home
Followup Care
- Cold compress for 48 hours then warm compress
- Topical antibiotic ointment for 7 days
- Suture removal at day 5–7
- Avoid eye make-up for 14 days
- Keep wound dry for 5 days; sleep with head elevated
- No sauna, swimming, or vigorous exercise for 14 days
- Full sun protection on scar for 6 months
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the crease look natural?
In experienced hands, modern double-eyelid surgery is designed to enhance rather than westernise your appearance. The crease height, shape, and depth are customised to complement your specific eye anatomy and facial proportions, the goal is a refreshed, more awake version of you, not a different ethnic look.
Will there be visible scars?
For the incisional method, the incision is placed precisely along the new crease line. As it heals over 3–6 months, the scar becomes a fine, pale line that blends naturally into the crease fold and is virtually invisible when the eye is open and concealed by the crease when the eye is closed.
Can I combine double-eyelid surgery with other procedures?
Yes. Many patients combine it with epicanthoplasty, ptosis correction, lower-bag treatment, or non-surgical treatments. A comprehensive same-day approach reduces total anaesthesia events。
Can I combine this with rhinoplasty or other face procedures?
Yes. Many patients combine double-eyelid surgery with rhinoplasty, facial contouring, or injectable treatments. Your surgeon will advise on the safest and most efficient combination plan.
Is the procedure painful?
Local anaesthesia is used for most eyelid procedures. Mild soreness and tightness are normal post-operatively and resolve within a few days.
How do I know which crease height is right for me?
Your surgeon will use digital consultation photographs and pre-operative marking to design the ideal crease height according to your facial proportions and personal preference.
What happens if I am unhappy with my result?
Revision double-eyelid surgery is possible and is a specialty at certain hospitals. It is advisable to wait at least 6–12 months after the primary procedure for complete healing before revision.
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