Upper Blepharoplasty Techniques Korea

Eugene Lee • November 16, 2025

Understanding Modern Upper Blepharoplasty Techniques

Upper blepharoplasty is one of the most commonly performed facial surgeries in Korea and worldwide. It rejuvenates the upper eyelid by removing excess skin, adjusting fat, tightening muscles, and reshaping the eyelid crease.
While many people associate it with double eyelid surgery, upper blepharoplasty actually covers a wide range of techniques tailored to different eyelid types and aging concerns.

This guide breaks down the main upper blepharoplasty techniques, how they work, and who they’re best suited for.

Traditional Upper Blepharoplasty (Skin Excision Method)

How It Works

  • A precise incision is made along the natural or planned eyelid crease.
  • Excess skin, muscle, and sometimes fat are removed.
  • The skin is reattached to create a smooth, defined crease.

Best For

  • Sagging upper eyelid skin
  • Hooded or heavy eyelids
  • Aging eyelids with wrinkles
  • Patients wanting a long-lasting crease

Benefits

  • Highly customizable
  • Long-lasting results
  • Strong definition for the crease
  • Can be combined with ptosis correction

Asian Upper Blepharoplasty (Double Eyelid Surgery)

How It Works

  • Skin and muscle adjustments create a new crease.
  • Fat may be repositioned or removed depending on eyelid thickness.

Types of Crease Designs

  • Tapered crease
  • Parallel crease
  • Low natural crease (most popular in Korea)

Best For

  • Monolids
  • Low or hidden creases
  • Uneven eyelids
  • Desire for brighter, more defined eyes

Upper Blepharoplasty With Ptosis Correction (Levator Repair)

How It Works

  • Tightens or shortens the levator muscle.
  • Improves eyelid opening strength.
  • Can be combined with crease creation or skin removal.

Best For

  • Tired, sleepy-looking eyes
  • One eye opening smaller than the other
  • Difficulty keeping eyes open
  • Hidden ptosis (very common in Korea)

Benefits

  • Bigger, more awake eye appearance
  • Balanced symmetry
  • Prevents heavy eyelids long-term

Fat Repositioning Upper Blepharoplasty

How It Works

  • Fat is not removed — it is moved to improve contour.
  • Creates a smooth, youthful upper eyelid curve.

Best For

  • Hollowness in the upper lid
  • Deep-set eyes
  • Previously over-corrected surgeries
  • Slim or aging eyelids

Benefits

  • Avoids hollow or sunken results
  • Very natural rejuvenation
  • Maintains youthful fullness

Upper Blepharoplasty for Hooded Eyes

Technique Focus

  • Extra skin is removed
  • Muscle is trimmed for a smoother fold
  • Sometimes combined with a brow lift or ptosis repair

Best For

  • Heaviness on the lash line
  • Makeup smudging
  • Eyes that look tired or shadowed

Why It Works Well

Corrects the cause of hooding rather than just the appearance.

Non-Incisional Double Eyelid Technique (For Younger Patients)

How It Works

  • Uses micro-sutures to create a crease
  • No skin cutting
  • Minimal downtime

Best For

  • Thin skin
  • Younger individuals
  • Mild eyelid fullness
  • First-time surgery

Limitations

  • Not effective for very thick or sagging lids
  • Crease may reduce over time

Partial-Incision Upper Blepharoplasty

How It Works

  • Small incision plus suture technique
  • Allows mild fat removal
  • Creates stronger fixation than non-incisional

Best For

  • Moderate fat
  • Mild hooding
  • Desire for natural, soft crease

Upper Blepharoplasty Revision Techniques

Used For

  • Uneven creases
  • Overcorrection or undercorrection
  • Crease that disappeared
  • Scarring or asymmetry

Methods Include

  • Reconstructing the crease
  • Adjusting fat or muscle
  • Tightening levator muscle
  • Scar revision

Korea is globally known for revision expertise.

How Korean Surgeons Choose the Right Technique

They examine:

  • Skin thickness
  • Brow position
  • Levator strength (ptosis)
  • Fat distribution
  • Asymmetry
  • Desired crease height
  • Aging-related changes

Korean upper blepharoplasty is highly individualized — each eye is treated differently based on its anatomy.

Recovery After Upper Blepharoplasty

  • Swelling: 5–10 days
  • Sutures removed: 3–7 days
  • Light activities: After 2–3 days
  • Final shape: 1–3 months
  • Ptosis correction may take slightly longer to refine


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