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Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty
Learn about upper and lower blepharoplasty in Seoul, including eyelid skin, under-eye changes and consultation at DI Plastic Surgery.
Medically reviewed by: JUNG YUN IKReviewed on: Content updated:
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Overview
What is upper blepharoplasty?
It addresses age-related drooping eyelids and hidden eyelid folds. Sagging upper-eyelid skin, excess fat, and tissue are removed, and weakened muscles are strengthened to address the underlying cause.
Surgery at a glance
- Surgery duration
- 1 hour
- Anesthesia
- Sedation
- Hospital admission
- Not required
- Initial recovery
- 1 week
- Suture removal
- Required
- Follow-up visits
- 1 visit
Published procedure information is a guide. Your surgeon confirms the method, anesthesia, recovery and follow-up for your individual plan.
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Anatomy & planning
A simplified illustration for understanding the area discussed. It shows anatomy in broad terms and is not a surgical placement guide or a prediction of results.
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- Under-eye fat
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- Tear trough
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Natural-Looking Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty at DI Plastic Surgery is tailored to each person's facial shape and pattern of eyelid sagging.
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Features of DI Upper / Lower Blepharoplasty
Improvement while preserving your expression
Natural improvement with little change to your overall expression
Correcting functional eye problems
Aesthetic and functional improvement for greater satisfaction
A more youthful appearance
Improving expression lines on the forehead and around the eyes, fine lines, and dark circles together
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Who may consider this procedure?
People with drooping outer eye corners due to skin aging
People whose sagging eyelids obstruct their vision
People with pain from eyelashes touching the eyes
People with irritated skin around the eyes due to sagging eyelids
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DI Upper Blepharoplasty: Surgical Method
To suit the individual's eye shape, the preoperative design is created.
Sagging skin and unnecessary fat are removed.
The stretched eyelid muscle is firmly secured to the conjunctiva.
A natural, defined eye appearance is achieved.
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Why consider DI?
Excess skin is removed and the muscle is tightened and fixed to address the underlying cause of sagging.
Skin excision is minimized to preserve each person's natural eye contour.
Incision lines are individually designed according to sagging and eye shape.
Individual facial form and characteristics guide surgery tailored to the eye shape.
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What is lower blepharoplasty?
This procedure addresses age-related sagging skin and protruding under-eye fat together.
It is also performed in younger patients to restore under-eye fullness when filler has stretched the area and made fat pockets bulge. This can serve as an under-eye fullness restoration procedure.
DI carefully assesses age and under-eye condition, including bulging, skin sagging, tear-trough hollows, and shadowing, to provide an individualized solution.
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Natural-Looking Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty at DI Plastic Surgery is tailored to each person's facial form and under-eye shape.
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Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty
People with under-eye wrinkles caused by sagging skin
People with protruding under-eye fat
People concerned about loose, sagging under-eye skin
People whose under-eye fat makes dark circles look pronounced
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DI LOWER BLEPHAROPLASTY: SURGICAL METHOD
The skin is lifted, fixed to the periosteum, and sutured.
The procedure aims to create a smoother, natural-looking under-eye contour.
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Why consider DI?
Skin excision is minimized to preserve under-eye shape and dimension.
Natural under-eye fullness is preserved to retain your smiling eye appearance.
Incision lines are individually designed according to sagging and under-eye shape.
Fine lines and dark circles are addressed together, beyond fat removal alone.
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Before & after
Original DI clinic photographs. Results and recovery vary. Cases may include combined procedures; the listed treatment and follow-up refer to that individual case.
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Forehead lift · Upper blepharoplasty · Ptosis correction · Upper-eyelid fat repositioning
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Forehead lift · Lower blepharoplasty
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Upper blepharoplasty · Ptosis correction · Upper-eyelid fat repositioning
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Lower blepharoplasty · Under-eye fat repositioning
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Lower blepharoplasty
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Lower blepharoplasty
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Recovery & care
Eye surgery aftercare
Follow your surgical team’s individual instructions. Recovery and follow-up schedules vary.
Washing
If you have stitches, keep the surgical area dry and clean until removal. On the day stitches are removed, wash gently with water only. Use soap from the following day.
Compresses
Use cold compresses for the first 3 days, then warm compresses from day 4. Cold helps reduce bleeding and swelling; warmth supports circulation and helps bruising and swelling subside.
Prescribed medication
Take the medication prescribed by the clinic. Apply a thin layer of the prescribed eye ointment to the stitch area with a cotton swab 2–3 times daily.
Eye drops, if prescribed
For procedures involving the inner lining of the lower eyelid, such as lower blepharoplasty, outer or lower canthoplasty, or under-eye fat repositioning, antibiotic eye drops may also be prescribed. Apply one drop 2–3 times daily before the eye ointment.
Activity
For about 1 week, avoid bending your head down, lifting heavy objects, or other activities that increase pressure in the face.
Contact lenses
Resume contact lenses approximately 2 weeks after surgery.
Makeup
Light makeup is possible after stitch removal. Wait at least 2 weeks before eyeliner, mascara, or other makeup that may irritate the eye area.
Alcohol & smoking
Avoid alcohol and smoking for 1 month. Avoid strenuous exercise and stress.
Complications may include bleeding, infection, inflammation, bruising, swelling, and pain. Satisfaction with surgery varies by individual.
This is an initial recovery estimate, not a guarantee of complete healing. Your recovery and return to activities depend on the procedure and your condition; follow your surgical team’s instructions.
Treatment suitability, recovery and results vary by individual. Your doctor will explain the expected benefits, limitations and possible risks.
CONTINUE YOUR RESEARCH
Questions to discuss before surgery
Before deciding on a procedure, meet Dr. Jung Yun Ik and review his published training. Your consultation should address the proposed approach, alternatives, risks and expected follow-up. Read the consultation guide for this procedure to prepare more specific questions.
For travel planning, read about recovery and travel planning. These general guides do not establish your personal recovery schedule. Understand the factors behind a plastic surgery estimate and learn how the consultation process works before sending an inquiry or booking travel.
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