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Double Eyelid Surgery in South Korea

Surgery that creates or refines a crease in the upper eyelid for a larger, more defined eye — the most common cosmetic procedure in East Asia.

$281–$5,390across 9 provider quotes · full cost breakdown →

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Typical price
$1,140–$1,770
Clinics tracked
39
Recovery
1–4 weeks
Final results
1–3 months

Why South Korea for double eyelid surgery

South Korea has the highest rate of cosmetic surgery per capita in the world, and Seoul's Gangnam district is the densest concentration of plastic surgery and dermatology clinics anywhere. The country is the global reference point for rhinoplasty, facial contouring, double-eyelid surgery and advanced skin treatment, backed by heavy investment in technology and a deep specialist workforce — supported by dedicated international patient centres at the larger hospitals.

World-leading cosmetic expertise

Unrivalled volume and specialisation in rhinoplasty, facial contouring and double-eyelid surgery.

Technology and precision

Heavy investment in advanced imaging, lasers and surgical technology, especially in dermatology and plastics.

International patient infrastructure

Larger hospitals run dedicated international healthcare centres with English-language coordination.

Aesthetic specialisation

A refined, detail-oriented aesthetic culture that many patients travel specifically to access.

Is double eyelid surgery in South Korea safe?

The single most-asked question — answered straight, with what to verify rather than reassurance.

Double Eyelid Surgery carries the same core medical risks wherever it's performed — the variable that matters most is the provider, not the country. Confirm the clinic is a KHIDI-registered international healthcare provider and that the operating surgeon is a board-certified specialist (e.g. KSPRS for plastic surgery). Insist on a written guarantee that the named surgeon operates. Verify the surgeon on the national medical register, confirm accreditation in the issuer's public registry (we link it on every clinic profile), and get the complication and revision policy in writing. We flag what each clinic does and doesn't disclose.

What double eyelid surgery involves

Double eyelid surgery (East Asian blepharoplasty) creates a defined crease in the upper eyelid, making the eyes appear larger and more open. It is the most common cosmetic procedure in South Korea, where surgeons offer a range of refined techniques tailored to individual eyelid anatomy.

Techniques range from non-incisional 'suture' methods with quick recovery to full incisional approaches that also remove excess skin and fat for a permanent, defined result. The right method depends on eyelid thickness and skin laxity, and a natural outcome relies on the surgeon's judgement about crease height and shape.

Why people seek it

  • Larger, more defined eyes
  • Brighter, more awake appearance
  • Easier makeup application
  • Corrects asymmetric creases

Techniques & options

Non-incisional (suture)

Sutures form the crease with no incision; fast recovery but can loosen over time.

Partial-incision

A few small incisions balance durability with quicker healing.

Full-incision

A continuous incision allows skin/fat removal for a permanent, defined crease.

Ptosis correction add-on

Combined when a droopy lid muscle also needs tightening.

The treatment process

  1. 1Consultation and crease design to suit your anatomy
  2. 2Local anaesthesia with light sedation
  3. 3Suture or incision technique to form the crease
  4. 4Removal of excess skin/fat in incisional cases
  5. 5Fine sutures; brief in-clinic recovery

Recovery timeline

Week 1

Swelling and bruising; stitches removed around day 5–7 (incisional).

Weeks 2–4

Most swelling subsides; crease looks high at first, then settles.

Months 1–3

Crease softens to its natural final height and shape.

Double Eyelid Surgery cost in South Korea

Published provider prices vary with technique, surgeon and what each package includes. Use these as a starting range — not a personalised quote.

Typical price range

$1,140–$1,770

Full spread $281–$5,390 across 9 provider quotes

Verified

Prices are published provider figures, not personalised quotes. Confirm inclusions directly.

Double Eyelid Surgery in South Korea vsShow in

South Korea (typical)

$1,460

$280$5,390

Home (indicative)

$4,000

typical private price

You could save

$2,550

64% less

Home-country figures are indicative typical private list prices, not quotes. Destination figures are published provider prices we track. Add travel, accommodation and any revision cost before comparing — a low headline is not the full bill. Currency conversions are approximate.

ProviderPublished price (USD)Source
MIMISOME Clinic (Busan Deokcheon)$281–$459Verified
I.KNOW.U Plastic Surgery Clinic$666Verified
TL Plastic Surgery$820–$1,770Reported
HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea$875–$5,390Reported
BK Plastic Surgery$1,140Reported
Nana Plastic Surgery Hospital$1,500Reported
1mm Plastic Surgery$1,500–$3,500Reported
VG Plastic Surgery$1,700–$2,700Corroborated
INIQUE Plastic Surgery Clinic$2,500–$3,000Reported

What drives the price: Technique (suture vs incisional) · Added ptosis or fat work · Surgeon reputation · Clinic tier · Country. See the full cost guide →

What's included in South Korea double eyelid surgery packages

Most providers quote all-inclusive packages — but inclusions vary. Here's what tracked clinics typically cover, and what to budget separately.

Typically included

  • surgery
  • consultation
  • VAT

Usually excluded

  • ×flights
  • ×Flights

Always confirm the exact inclusions in writing — a low headline price often excludes hospital stay, medication, aftercare or revision.

Clinics offering double eyelid surgery in South Korea

39 tracked providers. Profiles list accreditation, named surgeons and sources.

ID Hospital

ID Hospital

seoul

41transparency

ID Hospital is one of South Korea's largest plastic surgery hospitals, located in the Gangnam area of Seoul and known internationally for facial bone contouring, two-jaw orthognathic surgery and rhinoplasty. It operates a multilingual international patient department serving more than a dozen language groups.

  • Ministry of Health and Welfare certification
  • KHIDI recognition (facial bone contouring)
Banobagi Plastic & Aesthetic Clinic

Banobagi Plastic & Aesthetic Clinic

seoul

54transparency

Banobagi is a large plastic and aesthetic clinic on Nonhyeon-ro in Gangnam, Seoul, reported to have roughly 30 plastic surgeons on staff. It runs a dedicated rhinoplasty unit and offers free interpreter services for international patients.

JW Plastic Surgery Center

JW Plastic Surgery Center

seoul

57transparency

JW Plastic Surgery is a Gangnam cosmetic surgery clinic with more than two decades of operation, notable for rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty. Its lead surgeon Dr. Man Koon Suh is an internationally recognized rhinoplasty specialist and former president of the Korean Academic Association of Rhinoplasty Surgeons.

JK Plastic Surgery Center

JK Plastic Surgery Center

seoul

77transparency

JK Plastic Surgery is a hospital-level cosmetic clinic in the Sinsa area of Gangnam, Seoul, reported to have treated patients from over 110 countries and to have been the first Korean plastic surgery hospital to pass KAHF accreditation for facilities serving foreign patients. It offers a full range of facial contouring, eye, nose, breast and body procedures.

  • KAHF accreditation (hospitals serving foreign patients)
  • Ministry of Health and Welfare international patient permit
VG Plastic Surgery

VG Plastic Surgery

seoul

78transparency

VG Plastic Surgery is a sought-after Gangnam clinic specializing in eye surgery, rhinoplasty and facial contouring, reporting patients from dozens of countries and multilingual coordination. It states it performs over 1,000 rhinoplasty procedures annually and uses tools such as 3D-CT scanning.

  • KOIHA accreditation
  • Seoul Mayor Healthcare Provider Certificate

from $1,700–$2,700

Wonjin Plastic Surgery (Wonjin Beauty Medical Group)

Wonjin Plastic Surgery (Wonjin Beauty Medical Group)

seoul

41transparency

Wonjin is a well-known Gangnam plastic surgery and beauty medical group operating since around 1999, with a multi-department staff spanning plastic surgery, dermatology and anesthesiology. It is widely recognized for facial contouring, eyelid surgery and body contouring.

GNG Hospital

GNG Hospital

seoul

33transparency

GNG Hospital is a hospital-level plastic surgery and ENT facility in the Samseong-dong area of Gangnam, Seoul. It is particularly recognized for complex and revision rhinoplasty and facial contouring, and holds Ministry of Health and Welfare approval as a hospital-level institution.

  • Ministry of Health and Welfare approval (hospital-level institution)
DA Plastic Surgery

DA Plastic Surgery

seoul

34transparency

DA Plastic Surgery is a Gangnam clinic on Teheran-ro, Seoul, offering a broad range of cosmetic procedures including rhinoplasty, facial contouring, and breast and body surgery. It markets all-inclusive packages for international patients.

Dream Medical Group (Dream Plastic Surgery)

seoul

30transparency

Dream Medical Group is an Apgujeong/Gangnam plastic surgery group founded in 1999 by Dr. Park Yang-Soo and built around surgeons trained at Seoul National University. It has grown into a multi-surgeon practice that added dermatology and aesthetic dentistry, and is known for eyelid surgery, fat grafting and body contouring.

SAERO Plastic Surgery

SAERO Plastic Surgery

seoul

48transparency

SAERO Plastic Surgery is a single-surgeon clinic in Seoul's Gangnam district where Dr. Park Young Kyu performs all procedures, treating roughly 700 international patients a year. It focuses on natural-looking results across rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facial contouring and body work.

BK Plastic Surgery

BK Plastic Surgery

seoul

32transparency

BK Plastic Surgery has treated domestic and foreign patients since 1995 and is one of the longer-established Gangnam clinics catering to medical tourists seeking Korean-style aesthetic results. It offers rhinoplasty, eyelid and other cosmetic procedures.

from $1,140

Nana Plastic Surgery Hospital

Nana Plastic Surgery Hospital

seoul

36transparency

Nana Plastic Surgery Hospital offers face and body plastic surgery plus dermatology, reported to have around 15 specialist doctors and in-house anesthesiologists. It serves a multilingual international clientele in Seoul.

from $1,500

THE Plastic Surgery

THE Plastic Surgery

seoul

35transparency

THE Plastic Surgery is a Gangnam (Nonhyeon-ro) clinic operating since 2002 with dedicated centers covering eyes, nose, facial contouring, breasts, anti-aging and body contouring. It markets to international patients with multilingual staff.

  • ISAPS membership
  • Medical Tourism Association membership
View Plastic Surgery

View Plastic Surgery

seoul

14transparency

View Plastic Surgery is a Seoul clinic founded around 2005 offering breast surgery, facial bone contouring, bimaxillary (jaw) surgery, and eye and nose surgery. It serves international patients through aggregator listings.

Cinderella Plastic Surgery Clinic

Cinderella Plastic Surgery Clinic

seoul

9transparency

Cinderella is a cosmetic clinic near Gangnam Station (Seocho-gu, Seoul) offering facial contouring, eyelid surgery and other aesthetic procedures.

Grand Plastic Surgery

Grand Plastic Surgery

seoul

49transparency

Grand Plastic Surgery is one of Korea's largest cosmetic surgery facilities, occupying a 21-storey building in the Sinsa-dong area of Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It operates multiple specialized centers and reports a team of roughly 20 plastic and cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists and anesthesiologists. It uses 3D-CT planning and offers septal cartilage grafting for rhinoplasty.

TL Plastic Surgery

seoul

51transparency

TL Plastic Surgery is a Seoul clinic housed in a modern six-storey facility, founded by Yonsei Medical University alumni. It runs an exclusive facial contouring center offering square jaw reduction, zygoma reduction and chin osteotomy, alongside eye and nose surgery. Procedures are led by board-certified plastic surgeons.

from $820–$1,770

Teuim Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

seoul

18transparency

Teuim Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, specializes in eyelid, nose and facial fat grafting and anti-aging procedures. It is known for its patented 'Magic Epicanthoplasty' (Kwon's method) for minimal-scar inner corner correction. The clinic also performs closed and functional rhinoplasty.

Hyundai Aesthetics Plastic Surgery

Hyundai Aesthetics Plastic Surgery

seoul

18transparency

Hyundai Aesthetics Plastic Surgery is located in the Sooil Building, Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It is organized into specialist departments for eye, nose, lip, facial contouring, anti-aging, body-breast and dermatology, each led by its own surgeon. The clinic operates a safe-operation system with an anesthesiologist and serves international patients.

Girin Plastic Surgery

Girin Plastic Surgery

seoul

15transparency

Girin Plastic Surgery and Dermatology is a Gangnam (Seocho-gu) clinic specializing in facial bone contouring, including cheekbone sculpting, V-line jaw and chin reshaping. It promotes a one-piece bone-cutting technique for V-line surgery that avoids screw fixation, and plans surgery with 3D-CT scanning. The clinic is open on Sundays.

1mm Plastic Surgery

1mm Plastic Surgery

seoul

30transparency

1mm Plastic Surgery is a clinic on Gangnam-daero in Seocho-gu, Seoul (occupying floors 7-10 of the Youngshin Building), focused on eye surgery, rhinoplasty, lifting, fat transfer and revision surgery. It markets itself on precision detail and lists multiple academic presentations at Korean plastic-surgery societies. English-speaking support is available.

from $1,500–$3,500

Opera Plastic Surgery

Opera Plastic Surgery

seoul

36transparency

Opera Plastic Surgery was established in 2006 on Gangnam-daero in Seocho-gu, Seoul, and is licensed by Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare. It specializes in facial bone contouring, rhinoplasty, breast surgery and body contouring, with an on-site anesthesiologist and 24-hour post-operative care. The clinic supports international patients.

  • MOHW licensed clinic
Braun Plastic Surgery

Braun Plastic Surgery

seoul

31transparency

Braun Plastic Surgery occupies floors 6-12 of the Braun Building on Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, offering rhinoplasty, facial contouring and eyelid surgery. Dr. Tae-Gyu Kim is noted for a self-developed patented facial contouring technique and published papers on the subject. The clinic provides multilingual support for international patients.

Wannabe Plastic Surgery

Wannabe Plastic Surgery

seoul

32transparency

Wannabe Plastic Surgery in Seoul is organized into six departments: eye, nose, facial contouring, anti-aging, breast and body. It uses 3D-CT and Vectra X3 imaging for diagnosis and planning. Procedures are performed by three board-certified directors trained at Seoul National University and Samsung Medical Center.

ME Clinic

ME Clinic

seoul

34transparency

ME Clinic is a government-approved aesthetic and plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, specializing in foreigner-oriented skincare alongside non-surgical rhinoplasty, double eyelid and select eye surgeries. The clinic provides translators and online consultants for international patients.

NAMU Plastic Surgery

NAMU Plastic Surgery

seoul

18transparency

NAMU Plastic Surgery is located on Gangnam-daero in Seocho-gu, Seoul, near Gangnam Station. It offers facial surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, eyelid and nose surgery, with an emphasis on natural, non-excessive results. The facility has an in-house anesthesiologist and a dedicated patient-safety monitoring system.

The Regen Plastic Surgery

The Regen Plastic Surgery

seoul

14transparency

The Regen Plastic Surgery is a 15-floor clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, whose head doctors are Seoul National University graduates and former professors. It covers two-jaw surgery, V-line and zygoma reduction, forehead reshaping, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, breast and body contouring, and stem-cell fat grafting.

Seoul Cheil Plastic Surgery

Seoul Cheil Plastic Surgery

seoul

23transparency

Seoul Cheil Plastic Surgery is located beside Apgujeong Station in Gangnam, Seoul, specializing in facial bone contouring, jaw and chin surgery, and protruding-mouth (ASO/anterior segmental osteotomy) surgery. It is led by Dr. Han Sang-Baek, a Seoul National University graduate and board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience.

AB Plastic Surgery

AB Plastic Surgery

seoul

41transparency

AB Plastic Surgery is a Gangnam (Seocho-gu) clinic specializing in rhinoplasty, double eyelid surgery, facial contouring, V-line jaw surgery and anti-aging treatments. It reports employing 28 surgeons and holds Korean accreditation as a medical institution for international patients (KAHF), and was named an Excellent Medical Tourism Institution for 2025.

  • Accredited medical institution for international patients (KAHF)
ABC Plastic Surgery

ABC Plastic Surgery

busan

14transparency

ABC Plastic Surgery is located in the ABC Medical Center on Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan. It performs 3D contouring rhinoplasty (including personalized and revision rhinoplasty), eye surgery (double eyelid, canthoplasty, ptosis correction) and facial contouring such as jaw reduction, cheekbone, underbite correction and chin augmentation.

She's Plastic Surgery

She's Plastic Surgery

busan

35transparency

She's Plastic Surgery is a specialized cosmetic surgery clinic in Busan that opened in 2000 and is listed among Korea's most-visited medical institutions for foreign patients by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It offers translators in many languages plus concierge and accommodation booking services.

  • Most-visited medical institution for foreign patients
SELFI Plastic Surgery

SELFI Plastic Surgery

busan

14transparency

SELFI Plastic Surgery is located in the Seomyeon area of Busan and offers a range of aesthetic procedures including eye surgery, rhinoplasty and lifting performed by experienced surgeons. It serves both local and international patients seeking facial cosmetic surgery outside Seoul.

HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea

HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea

seoul

69transparency

A long-established Gangnam (Cheongdam) aesthetic-surgery clinic operating for over 30 years, focused on anti-aging facial surgery and minimally invasive techniques. It is staffed by long-tenured senior surgeons and serves a multinational patient base.

  • ASPS member
  • Seoul Mayor healthcare-provider certificate

from $875–$5,390

INIQUE Plastic Surgery Clinic

INIQUE Plastic Surgery Clinic

seoul

44transparency

A private aesthetic clinic reporting roughly 12,000 patients annually with 8 inpatient beds, led by board-certified surgeons trained at major Korean university hospitals. Its head doctor specializes in eyelid and revision-eyelid surgery.

from $2,500–$3,000

Returning Plastic Surgery

Returning Plastic Surgery

seoul

45transparency

A surgeon-led Seoul clinic emphasizing endoscopic, minimal-scar techniques, with its lead doctor noted for a top score on the Korean plastic-surgery board exam. It offers 3D imaging, English interpreters, and airport transfers for international patients.

I.KNOW.U Plastic Surgery Clinic

I.KNOW.U Plastic Surgery Clinic

busan

54transparency

A Busan plastic-surgery clinic in the Seomyeon medical district (Busanjin-gu) offering surgical and non-surgical treatments across eyes, nose, breast, face contour, and body. It is one of the most-reviewed Busan clinics on the Unni platform and publishes itemized USD prices with VAT, anesthesia, and aftercare stated as included.

from $666

MIMISOME Clinic (Busan Deokcheon)

MIMISOME Clinic (Busan Deokcheon)

busan

37transparency

A Busan clinic in the Deokcheon area of Buk-gu combining plastic surgery, dermatology, and obesity care with 1:1 chief-doctor procedures. Rated highly over 500+ reviews on the Unni platform, it publishes USD prices and runs a budget double-eyelid offer.

from $281–$459

Lian Plastic Surgery Clinic

busan

40transparency

A surgeon-led Busan plastic-surgery clinic in Seomyeon (Busanjin-gu) offering breast surgery, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facial-bone contouring, and liposuction. Director Dr. Jae Young Hurh is a former Pusan National University Hospital professor and the clinic lists IPRAS membership.

  • IPRAS member
  • KSPRS member
Star Be Plastic Surgery Clinic

Star Be Plastic Surgery Clinic

busan

26transparency

A Seomyeon (Busanjin-gu) eye- and nose-focused plastic-surgery clinic whose signature offering is under-eye fat repositioning, alongside 3D customized rhinoplasty, double-eyelid surgery, canthoplasty, and lifting. Its chief doctor is highly rated on the Unni platform.

Surgeons & specialists

Named clinicians associated with this procedure, drawn from clinic and registry sources.

Double Eyelid Surgery by city

What to verify before you book

Travelling shifts the burden of due diligence onto you. These are the checkable signals that matter most.

For this destination

  • Premium pricing. Korea is a premium market; expect to pay more than in Turkey or Mexico for comparable cosmetic procedures.
  • Broker and 'ghost surgery' risk. Confirm in writing that your named surgeon performs the operation — Korea has had documented 'ghost surgery' cases.
  • Language and logistics. Outside international centres, English support varies; use clinics with formal international patient services.

Questions to ask

  • Which technique suits my eyelid anatomy, and why?
  • Will the crease be permanent or could it loosen?
  • Can I see natural-looking before/after cases?
  • Do I also need ptosis correction?

Accreditation context. Confirm the clinic is a KHIDI-registered international healthcare provider and that the operating surgeon is a board-certified specialist (e.g. KSPRS for plastic surgery). Insist on a written guarantee that the named surgeon operates.

Risks & complications

  • Asymmetric creases
  • Crease loosening (suture method)
  • Over- or under-correction
  • Scarring (incisional)
  • Dry eye or irritation

Take this with you

Everything to carry into a consultation — yours to print, no sign-up.

Patient decision kit

Double Eyelid Surgery in South Korea — take this with you

Yours to keep. No sign-up, no contact details, nothing sold.

Questions to ask

  • Which technique suits my eyelid anatomy, and why?
  • Will the crease be permanent or could it loosen?
  • Can I see natural-looking before/after cases?
  • Do I also need ptosis correction?

Get these in writing

  • The exact named surgeon who will operate — and their registration number
  • A full itemised quote: what is and isn't included, in your currency
  • The complication and revision policy, including who pays if something goes wrong
  • The aftercare plan once you are home, and how follow-up is handled remotely
  • Accreditation certificates and their expiry dates

Walk away if you see

  • The surgeon who operates won't be named or confirmed in writing
  • Pressure to pay a large deposit fast, or a 'today only' price
  • No written complication or revision policy
  • Accreditation claimed but no certificate or registry you can check
  • Reviews only on the clinic's own site, none independent
  • A quote far below every other provider with no explanation of what's excluded

How to verify claims

  • Confirm the clinic is a KHIDI-registered international healthcare provider and that the operating surgeon is a board-certified specialist (e.g. KSPRS for plastic surgery). Insist on a written guarantee that the named surgeon operates.
  • Cross-check the surgeon on the national medical register, not just the clinic page
  • Confirm accreditation currency in the issuer's public registry (we link to it on each profile)
  • Ask for independent reviews and the source — not screenshots

MedTraveling is independent: we don't sell rankings or your details, and listing a provider is not an endorsement. This kit is decision support, not medical advice — confirm everything directly with a qualified clinician before treatment.

Frequently asked questions

How much does double eyelid surgery cost in Korea?

Across 9 published quotes we track, double eyelid surgery in South Korea runs $281–$5,390, with a typical range of $1,140–$1,770 — roughly 64% below an indicative US private price of about $4,000. Always confirm what a quote includes — the headline figure rarely covers everything.

Which country is best for blepharoplasty surgery?

We don't crown a single "best" or "cheapest" country — quality lives at the clinic level, not the border. For double eyelid surgery, South Korea is a major destination with tracked prices of $1,140–$1,770; compare it head-to-head with other destinations on our comparison pages and rank individual clinics by the MedTraveling Transparency Index rather than trusting a national reputation.

Is Korea good for eye surgery?

"Good" depends on the specific clinic and surgeon, not the destination. South Korea has highly experienced plastic surgery providers, but quality varies widely — which is why we score every clinic on a published transparency index and show what's verifiable (accreditation, named surgeons, sources) and what's missing, so you judge a provider rather than a country.

Is the result permanent?

Incisional methods are essentially permanent; non-incisional suture methods can loosen over years and may need revision.

Will it look natural?

A skilled surgeon sets a crease height suited to your face. Too-high creases are the classic sign of over-aggressive surgery — review the surgeon's natural results.

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