{"id":108,"date":"2026-07-30T04:43:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T04:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/?p=108"},"modified":"2026-07-30T04:43:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T04:43:45","slug":"korean-eyelid-surgery-types-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/ja\/korean-eyelid-surgery-types-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean Eyelid Surgery Types Explained: A Complete Guide for Foreigners\u2b50"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Korean eyelid surgery is one of the most sought\u2011after cosmetic procedures among foreigners visiting Korea. Known for natural results, advanced surgical techniques, and high precision, Korean surgeons have developed a unique approach to eye aesthetics. Unlike Western eyelid surgery, which often aims for dramatic changes, Korean eye surgery focuses on balance, harmony, and subtle enhancement. This creates brighter, more defined eyes while maintaining a natural look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers the major types of Korean eyelid surgery: double eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, medial epicanthoplasty (front cut), lateral canthoplasty (back cut), and lower canthoplasty (bottom cut). Each procedure serves a different purpose and can be combined for optimal results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Asian-Eyelid-Close-Up-1-1024x513.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Asian-Eyelid-Close-Up-1-1024x513.png 1024w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Asian-Eyelid-Close-Up-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Asian-Eyelid-Close-Up-1-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Asian-Eyelid-Close-Up-1-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Asian-Eyelid-Close-Up-1-440x221.png 440w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Asian-Eyelid-Close-Up-1-680x341.png 680w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Asian-Eyelid-Close-Up-1.png 1380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 1. Double Eyelid Surgery (\uc30d\uaebc\ud480 \uc218\uc220)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Double eyelid surgery creates a natural crease on the upper eyelid, making the eyes appear larger and more defined. It is the most common eye procedure in Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Non\u2011incisional (Suture method)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideal for younger patients with thin eyelids. Minimal swelling and fast recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Partial\u2011incisional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combines suture and incision techniques for more stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incisional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best for thick eyelids, excess skin, or revision cases. Long\u2011lasting and stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Improvements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small or monolid eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puffy eyelids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asymmetry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weak or disappearing crease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why Korea excels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Korean surgeons specialize in creating natural, subtle creases that match facial proportions rather than overly dramatic folds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 2. Ptosis Correction (\ub208\ub9e4\uad50\uc815)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ptosis correction strengthens the eyelid muscles to improve eye opening. It is one of the most advanced and frequently performed procedures in Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What it corrects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sleepy-looking eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy eyelids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weak eyelid muscles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uneven eye opening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Levator muscle tightening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M\u00fcller muscle correction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combined ptosis + double eyelid surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why foreigners choose Korea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Korean surgeons are known for precise muscle adjustment, creating brighter, more alert eyes without making them look unnatural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Double-Eyelid-Surgery-BeforeAfter-Illustration-1024x532.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Double-Eyelid-Surgery-BeforeAfter-Illustration-1024x532.png 1024w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Double-Eyelid-Surgery-BeforeAfter-Illustration-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Double-Eyelid-Surgery-BeforeAfter-Illustration-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Double-Eyelid-Surgery-BeforeAfter-Illustration-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Double-Eyelid-Surgery-BeforeAfter-Illustration-440x229.png 440w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Double-Eyelid-Surgery-BeforeAfter-Illustration-680x353.png 680w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Double-Eyelid-Surgery-BeforeAfter-Illustration.png 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 3. Medial Epicanthoplasty (\uc55e\ud2b8\uc784)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medial epicanthoplasty reduces the epicanthal fold near the inner corner of the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Improvements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short horizontal eye length<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mongolian fold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close-set eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharp or closed inner corners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f383d393 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Z\u2011plasty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>V\u2011Y advancement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimal scar techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Result<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A more open, refined inner corner with a natural tear trough line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 4. Lateral Canthoplasty (\ub4a4\ud2b8\uc784)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lateral canthoplasty enlarges the outer corner of the eye, making the eyes appear longer and more balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Improvements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short eye width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upturned outer corners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narrow outer corners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asymmetry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Result<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A softer, more elongated eye shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 5. Lower Canthoplasty (\ubc11\ud2b8\uc784)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lower canthoplasty lowers the outer corner of the eye to create a gentler, more youthful appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Improvements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strongly upturned eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narrow lower eyelid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harsh or sharp eye shape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asymmetry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Result<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A more relaxed, balanced, and natural eye contour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 Combination Eye Surgery (\ubcf5\ud569 \ub208\uc131\ud615)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many foreigners choose combination procedures for the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popular combinations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double eyelid + ptosis correction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front cut + double eyelid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front cut + back cut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ptosis correction + lower canthoplasty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why combination surgery is common<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Korean surgeons design the eye holistically, ensuring the crease, corners, and muscle strength all work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ptosis-Correction-Eye-Diagram-1024x543.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ptosis-Correction-Eye-Diagram-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ptosis-Correction-Eye-Diagram-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ptosis-Correction-Eye-Diagram-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ptosis-Correction-Eye-Diagram-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ptosis-Correction-Eye-Diagram-440x234.png 440w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ptosis-Correction-Eye-Diagram-680x361.png 680w, https:\/\/koreamedihub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ptosis-Correction-Eye-Diagram.png 1334w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 Why Korean Eye Surgery Is Globally Popular<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Natural results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Korean surgeons avoid exaggerated or artificial shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 High surgical volume<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doctors perform thousands of cases, increasing precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Advanced scar\u2011minimizing techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially for front and back cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Customized design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every eye is designed based on facial proportions and symmetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Safe and predictable outcomes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Korean clinics use advanced imaging and surgical tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u2b50 Recommended Links<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more expert insights from Korean surgeons, visit K\u2011Doctor Interview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/kdoctorinterview.com\/?utm_source=copilot.com\">https:\/\/kdoctorinterview.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For additional K\u2011beauty and plastic surgery information, explore K\u2011Beauty Community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.kbeautycommunity.com\/?utm_source=copilot.com\">https:\/\/en.kbeautycommunity.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Korean eyelid surgery is one of the most sought\u2011after cosmetic procedures among foreigners visiting Korea. Known for natural results, advanced surgical techniques, and high precision, Korean surgeons have developed a unique approach to eye aesthetics. Unlike Western eyelid surgery, which often aims for dramatic changes, Korean eye surgery focuses on balance, harmony, and subtle enhancement. This creates brighter, more defined eyes while maintaining a natural look. This guide covers the major types of Korean eyelid surgery: double eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, medial epicanthoplasty (front cut), lateral canthoplasty (back cut), and lower canthoplasty (bottom cut). Each procedure serves a different purpose and can be combined for optimal results. \u2b50 1. 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