Eye surgery medical information from Gangnam Seoyeon Plastic Surgery
From surgical principles and types of side effects to the recovery process.
Compiled from the clinic blog run directly by Gangnam Seoyeon Plastic Surgery.
Double eyelid surgery creates a crease; ptosis correction improves how well the eye opens. How to tell which one you need before your first eye surgery, and when both are done together.
The choice between non-incisional and incisional double eyelid surgery is dictated by skin thickness, fat volume and lid droop, not by price. Here is how to tell which one suits your eyelids.
Upper and lower blepharoplasty can often be combined when both lids have drooped, but the decision depends on the degree of droop, tissue condition, and recovery planning.
Lower blepharoplasty addresses lax, wrinkled under-eye skin; lower eyelid fat repositioning addresses bulging fat and tear-trough shadowing. I explain how to tell the two apart.
Droopy eyes can come from lax eyelid skin or a descended brow. I explain how upper blepharoplasty and sub-brow lift differ, when each is indicated, and when the two are combined.
Why male eyelid surgery moves toward hiding the crease rather than showing it, and how monolid ptosis correction and crease removal are actually performed.
When the double eyelid line settles into two or three overlapping creases, the cause is usually adhesion rather than swelling. Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery explains the four main causes of severe multiple folds, the right timing for revision, and a three-step correction principle.
Chafing and soreness from drooping eyelids can signal more than skin ageing — it may point to weakening of the levator muscle. We explain the three causes, how upper blepharoplasty differs from ordinary double eyelid surgery, recovery, and frequently asked questions.
Early revision fixes complications after double eyelid and ptosis surgery within 1-3 weeks, before scarring sets in. Miss that window and you have to wait six months for a safe revision.
The scar-preserving high fold correction lowers a double eyelid line by leaving the old incision scar in place and creating a new line below it. We explain how it differs from the one-line technique, which patients each method suits, and why the decision requires a precise examination.
Buried suture removal is a revision procedure that precisely removes the sutures placed during buried-suture double eyelid surgery through a tiny opening. We explain whether an incision is needed, whether the eyes return to normal, and the recovery period.
A medically grounded, stage-by-stage guide to preventing scars after the scar-preserving high fold correction (line-lowering) double eyelid revision, for a smooth, natural eye shape.
Learn the 3 main side effects of the scar-preserving high fold correction for eye revision and the key ways Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery prevents a repeat failure.
What the scar-preserving high fold correction really is — how it lowers high, thick 'sausage eye' folds without cutting skin, plus key Q&As and standards for safe eye revision.
Buried sutures can be removed without an incision, through the smallest possible openings — but only if the original surgery used the single-knot continuous technique. We explain the method, why we photograph the removed threads, and the one follow-up visit required.
Early correction for overcorrection and multiple folds after double eyelid surgery is possible within 2–3 weeks at the latest. Miss that golden window and you must wait six months. Note that changing the line itself is not possible during early correction.
Major swelling after double eyelid surgery subsides in about seven days, residual swelling takes 2–3 months, and the result fully settles at around six months. Dr. Choi Dong-il's guidance on correct aftercare — ointment, scabs, and when scar cream can start.
Wondering how to fix high, sausage-like double-eyelid lines? Learn how the scar-preserving high fold correction technique corrects sausage eyes at any age, even in your 40s.
Early correction fixes complications from a previous eye surgery, but it must be done within 3-4 weeks. Learn which cases qualify and its limits.
If your buried-suture double eyelid has come undone or no longer satisfies you, should you repeat the buried-suture method or switch to an incision? We set out the criteria for each, why revisions are harder than first-time surgery, and what only an in-person examination can decide.
A checklist for choosing a double-eyelid revision clinic, and how Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery meets every point with a board-certified surgeon.
Eye surgery revision is generally possible only after at least six months, once the tissue has fully healed and settled. Learn the exceptions that need immediate care, what to check before a revision, and why the shape keeps changing until the six-month mark.
Price is the first thing most people search for when considering incisional double eyelid surgery with epicanthoplasty — but the result is decided by the surgeon's expertise, the design and the aftercare. Here are the criteria that matter more than cost.
A clinic guide to double-eyelid stitch removal: why day 7 is the standard, how much it hurts, aftercare tips, and the day-by-day recovery timeline.
Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery explains male double-eyelid concealment surgery, which lowers and hides the fold rather than cutting skin away.
The scar-preserving high fold correction lowers a high or thick double eyelid line without excising skin, by releasing the old adhesion and creating a new line below it. We explain how it differs from the one-line technique, the difference between incision and excision, and who it was designed for.
If you feel discomfort after double-eyelid surgery, early revision within 2 weeks can restore function. Learn when it's needed and why timing matters.
Male single-eyelid ptosis correction creates a brighter, more alert gaze without a high double eyelid fold. Check the candidate list, learn how the incisional and non-incisional approaches differ, and see why an anatomically precise diagnosis matters.
For parents whose eyelids droop and under-eyes bulge with age, Gangnam Seoyon's senior upper and lower blepharoplasty restore comfort and a more youthful look.
Overcorrected ptosis correction — eyes opened too wide — is called eyelid retraction. Within one month it can be resolved by releasing the correction; after that, retraction surgery is required. We explain what retraction really means and why early correction is sometimes needed.
There are two ways to lower a high double eyelid line: the one-line technique, which excises the skin between the old and new lines, and the scar-preserving high fold correction, which excises nothing. We explain the difference, the risk of lagophthalmos, and who each method suits.
The scar-preserving high fold correction is known as the last-resort surgery, so patients whose scar-preserving high fold correction went wrong often assume nothing more can be done. It can be revised. We explain why, and what a demanding scar-preserving high fold correction requires of the surgeon.
Botched your scar-preserving high fold correction? At Gangnam Seoyon, Dr. Choi Dong-il specializes in scar-preserving high fold correction surgery to restore function and lower the eyelid line.
A complete Q&A with Dr. Choi Dong-il on buried-suture removal at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery — 13 of the most common questions answered in full.
Early revision after double-eyelid surgery, done at 3-4 weeks, restores function rather than looks; line changes must wait until 6 months. Dr. Choi Dong-il explains when and for whom it's needed.
Winter break is the season many patients choose for their first cosmetic surgery. We look at first-time double eyelid cases at Gangnam Seoyon — why the incisional method with epicanthoplasty often suits them, and why a first operation should be one that never needs revising.
Learn what causes severe 'extreme eye' multiple-fold eyelids and how Gangnam Seoyon resolves both the functional and aesthetic problems through revision surgery.
Do deep double eyelids make a man's eyes look too intense? No-crease surgery turns a heavy, overwhelming gaze into a clean, natural, refreshed look.
What buried-suture (non-incision) removal is, which cases qualify, how Gangnam Seoyon removes sutures without tissue damage, and what to expect during recovery.
How men with a deep, prominent double eyelid, multiple folds, or asymmetric eyes can lower or hide the fold line for a cleaner, more masculine eye shape.
For men with small eyes who look sleepy or angry, Gangnam Seoyon recommends men's no-crease eye-shape (ptosis) correction for larger, clearer eyes.
Always asked if you look tired? Learn what causes multiple-fold (double-crease) eyelids and why having surgery early gives the best results.
The scar-preserving high fold correction explained: who it's for, how it works, and what to expect about scarring, from Dr. Choi Dong-il at Gangnam Seoyon.
An over-corrected eye-shape (ptosis) correction can leave the eyes opening too wide, known as eyelid retraction. Here are its causes and how correction surgery fixes it.
Eye-shape (ptosis) correction treats mild ptosis for brighter, less sleepy-looking eyes. Learn the difference between the non-incision and incision methods.
A double eyelid surgery Q&A covering nine key things to know—line height, revision surgery, ptosis, eye closure, and eyesight—to help you avoid complications.
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A card-news guide to how Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery addresses droopy eyelids, comparing upper blepharoplasty and the sub-brow lift.
Under-eye fat removal deserves a specialist. Dr. Choi Dong-il, a Key Doctor for the patented EZ-Tcon method, offers fast recovery with no suture removal.
Men's monolid eye-shape (ptosis) correction explained: incisional vs. non-incisional methods, who each one suits, and before-and-after results at Gangnam Seoyon.
Drooping eyelids from age or born that way? See how upper blepharoplasty at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery can give you brighter, more open-looking eyes.
A sub-brow lift improves drooping eyelids without changing the double eyelid line. Learn how it differs from upper blepharoplasty and how the procedure works.
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Feel your double eyelids have become too much? Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery offers men's double-eyelid concealment surgery for a more subtle, refreshing look.
Wondering if incisional double-eyelid surgery suits a first operation? We explain when the incision method beats the non-incision method and why.
Under-eye fat and dark circles aren't only an older person's concern — young patients can fix them with incision-free under-eye fat repositioning using EZ-Tcon.
Before-and-after photos, at 4 months, of early correction for an over-corrected incisional eye-shape correction by Dr. Choi Dong-il, improving eye pulling and asymmetry.
Answers to the top questions about buried suture removal — anesthesia, timing, swelling, scarring, makeup, and whether revision surgery is possible afterward.
An eye specialist explains the principles behind correcting asymmetric eyes and shares real, unretouched surgical cases showing how balance and symmetry are achieved.
Before-and-after photos of male monolid eye-shape (ptosis) correction by Dr. Choi Dong-il, improving heavy, sleepy-looking eyes, shown at 6 months.
Gangnam Seoyon explains buried-suture removal through several real patient cases — how it is done, what to expect, and when the double eyelid may or may not come undone.
See real before-and-after photos of buried-suture (buried-thread) removal by Dr. Choi Dong-il, plus the key points to know before the procedure.
Eleven practical aftercare points to follow after eye surgery at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery — managing scabs and ointment, when to start scar cream, what to do in an emergency, and when you can wash your face, swim or wear eye makeup.
An honest, doctor's explanation of the slightly raised area and scarring after the scar-preserving high fold correction: why it is mistaken for a step, and what to expect over time.
Male eye-shape correction and multiple-fold (double-crease) correction before-and-after, correcting sleepy, asymmetric eyes, shown at 10 months.
Real cases of men's non-crease eye-shape correction at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery, showing how each surgical plan is set and the results that follow.
Dr. Choi Dong-il on why double eyelid folds come undone—poor adhesion, insufficient tissue removal, faulty design, or weak muscle pull—and how each case is corrected.
A look at various cases of lowering a too-high double-eyelid line after overcorrection, including the scar-preserving high fold correction and how existing scars are handled.
After out-fold double eyelid surgery elsewhere left a high line, multiple folds, mucosal show, and ptosis, see this patient's results four months after revision.
Learn what eyelid retraction really means and how retraction correction surgery fixes over-corrected, startled-looking eyes after eye-shape (ptosis) correction.
Eye-shape (ptosis) correction itself does not cause side effects — they arise when surgery is overdone or the wrong method is used. Learn the three main causes.
A look at upper blepharoplasty for middle-aged patients: how removing drooping eyelid skin creates a natural, more youthful eye, with real before-and-after cases.
Why early-correction revision after double-eyelid surgery is best done within three weeks: the wound-healing timeline, key precautions, and real correction cases.
Why the non-incision (buried-suture) method usually doesn't suit men for eye-shape (ptosis) correction, the cases where it should be avoided, and its side effects.
How epicanthoplasty reversal surgery corrects an over-opened inner corner and exposed caruncle, with real before-and-after cases and notes on scar healing.
Dr. Choi Dong-il shares male double-eyelid before & after photos: lowering an overly high line with the scar-preserving high fold correction for a less sleepy, natural look.
Before-and-after photos of a male inner-fold double eyelid with eye-shape (ptosis) correction at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery, showing corrected asymmetry at 9 months.
Why multiple-fold double eyelids (double creases) form, shown through real cases and post-surgery changes with Dr. Choi Dong-il at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery.
Real before-and-after photos of men's monolid and inner-fold ptosis correction by Dr. Choi Dong-il, showing the results at day 7 and one month.
An experienced surgeon clears up common misconceptions about double eyelid revision surgery, from millimeter measurements to ptosis correction and skin removal.
Dr. Choi Dong-il of Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery lowers a high double-eyelid line with the scar-preserving high fold correction, shown 5 months after surgery.
Dr. Choi Dong-il's buried-suture double eyelid revision at Gangnam Seoyon: 1-month before-and-after photos correcting a loosened, asymmetric line.
How lateral canthoplasty (back-slit) revision is performed, who needs it, and the side effects it corrects — with before-and-after photos by Dr. Choi Dong-il.
Dr. Choi Dong-il shares male monolid eye-shape (ptosis) correction before & after photos, lifting drooped corners for a more defined, alert look.
Male monolid eye-shape correction gives men larger, clearer eyes while keeping the fold nearly invisible. See who it suits, how it's done, and before-and-after results.
Before-and-after photos of fold-line lowering and double-crease eyelid correction at 7 days and 2 weeks post-op — a revision case with relatively little swelling.
Double-eyelid revision surgery correcting an undone fold, severe asymmetry, and mucosal show from a prior surgery — before-and-after at 4 months.
Dr. Choi Dong-il of Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery explains male double-eyelid removal (monolid eye-shape correction) — hiding the fold rather than cutting it — with real cases and precautions.
Dr. Choi Dong-il shares upper blepharoplasty and lateral & lower canthoplasty before & after photos: raising an age-lowered eyelid line and enlarging the eyes.
Dr. Choi Dong-il of Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery shows unretouched before and after photos of men's double-eyelid removal surgery.
Dr. Choi Dong-il of Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery explains buried-suture removal, the procedure to undo a buried-suture double eyelid, including the method and swelling.
Before-and-after and 1-month photos of male eye-shape (ptosis) correction by Dr. Choi Dong-il at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery.
Before-and-after photos of a buried-suture double eyelid with multiple-fold (double-crease) correction at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery, shown at 3 months.
A doctor's clear explanation of the scar-preserving high fold correction technique: what it is, why it is done, when it is needed, and the triple-fold complication to watch for.
Dr. Choi Dong-il of Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery lowers a high, loosened double-eyelid line in revision surgery, shown 1 month after.
Real, unretouched before-and-after photos of eyelid-retraction and scar-preserving high fold correction by Dr. Choi Dong-il, correcting an overcorrected, asymmetric eye.
Dr. Choi Dong-il of Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery shares before-and-after photos of male eye-shape (ptosis) correction, with only brightness adjusted.
Dr. Choi Dong-il of Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery shows unretouched 6-month before and after photos of women's double-eyelid revision surgery.
Eye revision surgery using the scar-preserving high fold correction at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery, with before & after photos at one week and six months.
Dr. Choi Dong-il's incisional ptosis correction, epicanthoplasty, and lateral canthoplasty, shown one week and six months after surgery.
Before-and-after photos of an epicanthoplasty reversal at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery, showing reduced inner-corner exposure and a well-healed scar at 1 year.
Dr. Choi Dong-il's double eyelid removal with no-crease eye-shape correction: a male patient's 6-month before-and-after, softening a heavy, sleepy gaze.
Before-and-after photos of a buried suture removal at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery for a patient unhappy with a prior double-eyelid line, shown at 1 month.
Dr. Choi Dong-il's incisional ptosis correction revision surgery for asymmetric eyes, shown one week and six months after surgery.
Dr. Choi Dong-il's monolid (non-crease) ptosis correction and epicanthoplasty for a male patient, shown one and six months after surgery.
Dr. Choi Dong-il's incisional ptosis correction and epicanthoplasty for slightly sleepy, inner-fold eyes, shown six months after surgery.
Before & after photos one month after natural-adhesion (buried-suture) double eyelid surgery by Dr. Choi Dong-il at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery.
Real before-and-after photos of male monolid (non-crease) eye-shape correction by Dr. Choi Dong-il at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Choi Dong-il of Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery shows before-and-after photos of double-eyelid removal, lowering the fold into an inner crease.
Before-and-after photos of an incisional eye-shape (ptosis) correction revision with lateral and lower canthoplasty by Dr. Choi Dong-il, shown at 1 week and 6 months.
Incisional eye-shape (ptosis) correction and epicanthoplasty at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery, with before & after photos at one week and one month.
Dr. Choi Dong-il's incisional eye-shape revision with line lowering plus all-around canthoplasty: 1- and 6-month photos fixing a high, thick 'sausage' fold.
Buried-suture (non-incision) double eyelid surgery at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery — before & after photos one month after the procedure.
Dr. Choi Dong-il's incisional ptosis correction with epicanthoplasty, lateral and lower canthoplasty, shown at day 7 and six months after surgery.
Male incisional eye-shape (ptosis) correction and epicanthoplasty at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery, with before & after photos at one week and three months.
Male incisional ptosis correction and double-eyelid removal (monolid surgery): before-and-after and 6-month results at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery.
A male patient's before-and-after results — incisional eye-shape correction with epicanthoplasty, lateral and lower canthoplasty, shown at 1 week and 6 months.
Dr. Choi Dong-il's incisional ptosis correction and epicanthoplasty, shown at day 7, four months, and nine months after surgery.
Male incisional ptosis correction, monolid surgery and double-eyelid removal with epicanthoplasty: before-and-after photos at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Choi Dong-il's double eyelid revision using the scar-preserving high fold correction and line lowering: before-and-after photos correcting a high, thick 'sausage' fold.
Dr. Choi Dong-il of Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery lowers a male patient's double-eyelid line in revision surgery, with 1-week, 2-month, and 3-month photos.
Incisional eye-shape correction with lateral and lower canthoplasty for larger, more refreshed eyes — before-and-after at 1 week, 1 month and 10 months.
Dr. Choi Dong-il's incisional ptosis correction revision with epicanthoplasty, lateral and lower canthoplasty, shown five months after surgery.
Before-and-after photos of male incisional ptosis correction and 'double-eyelid hiding' surgery that tucks a high fold inward, shown from 7 days to 6 months post-op.
Before-and-after photos of male incisional ptosis correction with epicanthoplasty and lateral & lower canthoplasty, plus why men often suit the incisional method.
Before-and-after photos of a double eyelid revision (scar-preserving high fold correction, lowering the line) at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery, correcting a high, scarred line, shown at 2 years.
Dr. Choi Dong-il shares before & after photos of a buried-suture removal plus buried-suture revision that lowered an unnaturally high, uneven eyelid line.
Before-and-after photos of incisional eye-shape (ptosis) correction by Dr. Choi Dong-il at Gangnam Seoyon Plastic Surgery, showing results 7 months post-op.