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Endoscopic Forehead LiftHow long does the effect last?Dr. Dongil ChoiBecause the SMAS and periosteal layers are lifted together, the effect generally lasts for more than 7-10 years. Since aging continues, there are individual differences.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
FaceliftCan I get it with fat grafting or other procedures?Dr. Dongil ChoiYes, it is often recommended to undergo it alongside fat grafting, eye surgery, or thread lifting. Correcting sagging and filling sunken areas provides a more natural youthful effect.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Fat GraftingHow long does the swelling last?Dr. Dongil ChoiMajor swelling subsides in 1 to 2 weeks, and minor swelling can last up to a month. Natural results settle at 3 to 6 months.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Revision RhinoplastyWill another revision surgery be needed?Dr. Dongil ChoiTo prevent the need for additional surgeries, we precisely analyze the cause of the previous surgery's failure and the current state of the nose, and select the appropriate surgical method. The head doctor, who has abundant experience in rhinoplasty revision, personally performs the surgery.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Rhinoplasty by TypeHow long is the recovery period?Dr. Dongil ChoiMajor swelling subsides in about 1-2 weeks, and a return to daily life is possible after 3-7 days. Natural results settle in at about 3-6 months.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Eyelid Retraction SurgeryRecovery period?Dr. Dongil ChoiStitch removal takes 4~12 days, and return to daily life is possible after 3~7 days. Major swelling subsides in 2~4 weeks, and natural results settle in 3~6 months.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Double Eyelid LoweringHow long is the recovery period?Dr. Dongil ChoiStitch removal is possible in 4-12 days, and return to daily life in 3-7 days. Natural results settle in at 3-6 months.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Incisional Double Eyelid RevisionWhat is the recovery period after revision surgery?Dr. Dongil ChoiStitch removal takes 4-12 days, and returning to daily life is possible after 5-7 days. Natural results will settle in at 3-6 months.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Under Eye SurgeryWill it recur?Dr. Dongil ChoiGangnam Seoyeon minimizes the possibility of recurrence by performing orbital septum reinforcement together. However, natural changes due to aging may occur over time.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Middle-Aged Eye SurgeryWhen is a subbrow lift also necessary?Dr. Dongil ChoiIt is natural to perform it together when the distance between the eyes and eyebrows is wide and eyelid sagging is severe. Heavy eyelids can also be refined together.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Men's Eye SurgeryDo men also need canthoplasty?Dr. Dongil ChoiIf the horizontal length of the eyes is short or the epicanthal folds are strong, it can be performed conservatively in combination.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Non-Incisional MethodIs asymmetric eye correction possible with the non-incisional method?Dr. Dongil ChoiIf the difference in eyelid thickness and muscle strength is not significant, asymmetric eyes can be corrected by designing the knot positions differently on the left and right. If the difference is large, the incisional method is more advantageous.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Dynamic Fixation Incisional Double Eyelid (Ptosis Correction)I have ptosis; can it be resolved with the incisional method?Dr. Dongil ChoiYes. During the incisional method, the levator aponeurosis can be precisely adjusted to correct ptosis as well. A sleepy-looking impression is clearly resolved.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Non-Incisional MethodCan epicanthoplasty and lateral canthoplasty be performed together?Dr. Dongil ChoiYes, it is possible. Performing non-incisional double eyelid surgery and canthoplasty together can refine the line length and overall impression at once.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 | |
Dynamic Fixation Incisional Double Eyelid (Ptosis Correction)Non-incisional vs. Incisional: Which is better?Dr. Dongil ChoiThe answer depends on the patient's eye condition. Our clinic applies the non-incisional method in less than 10% of cases, proceeding carefully only when strict indications are met, such as thin skin, good eye-opening strength, and no asymmetry.
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Answered | 2026.07.11 |