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Overview
Double eyelid surgery is one of the best surgeries to create a natural crease in the eyelid. It will create a more refreshed appearance, correcting the eyes and making them look more symmetric.
The main part of the eye that the surgeon will work on and improve is called the levator muscle. This component is connected to the tarsus of the upper eyelid.
The levator muscle is mainly responsible for elevating the upper eyelid and creating a create in the eyelid area. When this muscle is weak, your eyes may look more droopy, which makes you look tired.
The doctor will make small incisions in the upper eyelid area, in turn creating a new double eyelid crease.
The outcome will be natural but defined. Most patients benefit from the incisional method, because the results are natural but permanent.
Double Eyelid Surgery Checklist:
Surgery information
Surgery time : 30 minutes ~ 1 hour
Anesthesia : Local anesthesia (injections) - rarely sedation anesthesia
Downtime : 5 days. Stitch out is done 5 days after surgery (Recommended to stay at least 5 days in Korea)
Fasting : In case of sedation anesthesia: no food, liquids or gum starting from 6 hours before surgery
Surgery preparations
Please stop taking any non-essential medications and supplements, including but not limited to: Multivitamins, painkillers, Omega 3 Fish Oil, etc.
Please also stop smoking and drinking alcohol starting a couple of days before your surgery.
After 1 month, 90% of the swelling and bruising will have disappeared. The remaining swelling will go down over the course of the next 2~6 months.
Follow-up appointments
1 or 2 check-ups
Recovery Time
Week 1
You might experience slight bruising
and swelling for the first couple of
days. You cannot wear contact lenses
but have to wear glasses for at least
the first 2 weeks. Your stitches will
be removed after 5 days.
Week 3 ~ 4
Most bruising and swelling will have gone down and
you can start seeing the final result of your double eyelid surgery.
Most people will not be able to see that
you received any eye surgery anymore. After 1 month,
you can drink alcohol, visit a sauna/spa, wear contact lenses
and do most activities without restriction.
Month 2 ~ 6
After a couple of months, the final result can be seen.
Your eyes will look bigger, you will look more awake
and the eyelid crease will look natural.
Before & After
Before
After