Ptosis correction surgery in Korea improves eye-opening strength and helps create clearer, more awake-looking eyes. It is often combined with double eyelid surgery when patients want better iris exposure, a cleaner crease, and balanced eye definition. At AB Plastic Surgery, the plan is customized for mild to severe ptosis, revision cases, and the desired crease design.
Surgery Duration
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20~30 minutes When the skin is thin and there is little tissue
Anesthesia Method
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localized or light sleep In case of mild ptosis
In-hospital Treatment
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1~2 times
Recovery Period
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2~3days
Surgery Duration
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50 minutes~1 Hour
Anesthesia Method
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localized or light sleep
In-hospital Treatment
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1~2 times
Recovery Period
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1 weeks
The Key to Beautiful Eyes
The key to beautiful eyes lies in the proportion between the height of the double eyelid and the size of the iris that suits the face.
Proper eyelid correction strengthens the eye-opening muscles and increases iris exposure, completing a beautiful eye shape.
This surgery creates a double eyelid line by inducing adhesion between the skin's surface and the tarsal plate (or septum).
It strengthens the eye-opening muscles by adjusting them to enhance the force of eye opening.
Most Ptosis correction surgeries are accompanied by double eyelid surgery.
Before surgery
After surgery
Before surgery
3month After surgery
The Relationship Between Ptosis Correction and Ptosis
Ptosis refers to a condition where weakened eye-opening muscles cause drooping eyelids to cover the iris, making the eyes appear tired.
Regardless of whether ptosis is present, eyelid correction combined with double eyelid surgery greatly contributes to creating beautiful eyes.
In cases of Ptosis
Symptoms of Ptosis
Ptosis Correction is performed to improve the overall eye shape.
Before surgery
3month After surgery
Without Ptosis
Line improvement
Ptosis Correction is performed for cosmetic purposes to enhance the iris exposure and improve the double eyelid line.
Before surgery
2month After surgery
+ However, Caution is Needed with Ptoisis correction
Ptosis Correction requires careful adjustment of the correction intensity and the height of the double eyelid line, depending on the individual's condition. It is especially important to choose an experienced surgeon with the necessary expertise, as reckless eyelid correction can cause problems.
Cases Where Ptosis Correction Inappropriate
Non incisional Ptosis Correction
This procedure improves the eye shape by adjusting the tension of the eye-opening muscles through small groove without cutting the skin. When combined with double eyelid surgery or epicanthoplasty, it can create sharper, more defined eyes.
Surgery method
01. STEP
Before surgery
02. STEP
Tailored hole placement design considering the desired eye contour and tissue condition of the individual
03. STEP
Natural adhesion after fixing the line
04. STEP ★
Eye correction in optimal position
05. STEP
Complete natural and gorgeous eyes that suit each individual well
1. Long-Lasting Results Without Worry
When ptosis correction strengthens the eye-opening muscles, the eyelid skin securely folds at the fixed point of the double eyelid line, making the results long-lasting. Even with non-incisional Ptosis Correction, the chances of the line loosening are low.
Before surgery
9month after surgery
2. Effective even if it’s Non-Incisional Ptosis Correction
For cases without severe ptosis or thick skin, non-incisional Ptosis Correction can be just as effective as incisional methods.
Before surgery
2years after surgery
Incisional Ptosis Correction
Surgery that strengthens the muscles around the eyes by minimizing skin tissue incision, removing unnecessary fat and skin, and correcting the eyelid platform and surrounding muscles.
Combined with double eyelid surgery, it creates a more natural and glamorous eye contour.
Surgery Method
01. STEP
Before surgery
02. STEP
Precisely determine the condition and administer an appropriate amount of muscle and fat agent after incision
03. STEP
Line fixation
04. STEP
Levator palpebrae superioris advancement placement suture
05. STEP
Meticulously sutured to minimize scarring
06. STEP
After Surgery
1. We recommend incision only to those who truly need it.
Excessive treatment and surgery can lead to patient dissatisfaction and side effects. Incisional double eyelid surgery is performed when it is deemed appropriate, considering the patient's condition, tissue status, and desired design.
Cases If the eyelids are thick or have a large amount of tissue, there is a high risk of double eyelid loosening.
Cases where severe, congenital ptosis requires firm eye correction
2. A natural eye appearance without overcorrection.
By precisely examining the individual's eye condition, we remove the appropriate amount of muscle and fat with minimal incision, ensuring a natural eye appearance even immediately after surgery.
AB’s Key feature
Eye Ptosis Correction, the reason for being AB
1. Establishing a surgical plan to minimize tissue damage
- Removal of only excessively developed tissue
- A.B. Incisional double eyelid surgery with minimal tissue damage to reduce scarring
- Minimal tissue damage allows for swift recovery
2. Ptosis Correction for Those Who Desire a Dramatic and High Eyelid Line
- The higher the double eyelid line, the more important it is to improve the eye-opening strength.
- If the eye-opening muscles are not strengthened in proportion to the height of the eyelid line, the skin will not lift properly with the muscles, leading to a "sausage eye" appearance.
3. Adjustment of eye contour correction position considering each individual's eye shape
- Correction between the inner boundary of the upper eyelid crease and the pupil, and between the outer boundary and the pupil.
- Correction may vary depending on the shape of the eye.
- Be careful of overcorrection when correcting the outside of a black pupils.
Fix different A and B points depending on individual eye shape
complete a natural glamorous line that complements the individual's facial features.
4. Improvement of false and true ptosis through eye correction
- Regardless of whether you have pseudoptosis or true ptosis, eye correction with an appropriate correction intensity is necessary to improve eye shape.
- Ptosis is performed only when necessary after careful analysis of the ptosis condition from various angles.
Black pupils hidden by droopy eyelids
Improving the amount of black pupils exposure to harmonize with the individual's face
5. The intensity of eye correction adjustment varies from person to person.
- After precisely analyzing the eyelid shape and line, the degree of eye correction is optimally adjusted
- Careful attention from the surgeon is required to avoid overcorrection.
- Since double eyelid depth and height may vary depending on the intensity of eye correction, delicate surgery is required.
Case the Ptosis Correction is done well
In case of inward overcorrection
Outward overcorrection (commonly occurs)
Cases where eye correction is harmonious with double eyelids
In case of deep eyelids
When double eyelids lowered
6. Eye surgery detail analysis system
AB recommends only necessary surgeries without excessive treatment through thorough and detailed analysis before surgery
Desired Eye Shape
Face Proportion
Distance Between Eyes
Eye Length
Eye Corner Height
Pupil Size
Line lowering / Eyelid correction / Revision surgery 3 months after
Q&A
People searching for eyelid correction in Korea often compare ptosis correction with double eyelid surgery, recovery time, before and after expectations, and cost. The answers below are based on the most common questions patients ask before consultation.
Eyelid correction in Korea usually refers to ptosis correction, a procedure that improves the muscle support responsible for opening the eyes. It is commonly considered when the eyes look sleepy, heavy, or less open than the patient wants. Depending on the degree of ptosis, skin thickness, and previous surgery history, the procedure may be planned with either a non-incisional or incisional approach.
The main difference is the purpose of surgery. Eyelid correction focuses on improving eye-opening power and iris exposure, while double eyelid surgery creates or adjusts the eyelid crease. Some patients only need crease design, but others need muscle correction as well. A careful consultation is important because the wrong combination can make the result look unnatural.
Yes. In Korea, eyelid correction is often combined with double eyelid surgery when a patient wants both stronger eye opening and a balanced crease line. The key is matching the strength of correction to the height and depth of the crease, so the eyes look clearer without becoming over-corrected or too dramatic for the face.
Initial swelling and bruising are usually the most noticeable during the first one to two weeks, while the fold, eye-opening strength, and overall shape continue to settle over the following weeks. International patients often plan enough time in Korea for early follow-up visits and swelling management, especially when eyelid correction is combined with double eyelid surgery or canthoplasty.
The cost of eyelid correction in Korea depends on whether the surgery is non-incisional or incisional, whether revision is needed, and whether it is combined with double eyelid surgery, canthoplasty, or other eye procedures. Because muscle function, crease design, and tissue volume all affect the plan, the most reliable quote comes after a detailed consultation rather than a one-price-fits-all estimate.
If you are also comparing eye-opening strength, crease design, and other eye surgery options in Korea, these AB Blog articles are a good next step.
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