Blepharoplasty in Korea is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for restoring youthful, refreshed eyes. At NANA Plastic Surgery in Seoul, we offer advanced eyelid surgery techniques, including upper, lower, and extended blepharoplasty, each designed to correct a different type of eyelid aging while keeping results natural.

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The eye area is often the first place where signs of aging become noticeable. Sagging eyelids, under-eye bags, wrinkles, and hollow areas can make the face look tired or older than it really is. Blepharoplasty, commonly known as eyelid surgery, is one of the most effective ways to rejuvenate the eyes and restore a brighter appearance. For international patients researching Korea plastic surgery, it is also one of the most requested procedures we perform.

At NANA Plastic Surgery, we provide three specialized types of eyelid surgery, each tailored to a different concern:

• Upper Blepharoplasty
• Lower Blepharoplasty
• Extended Blepharoplasty

Each one addresses different anatomical changes around the eyes, and understanding the differences will help you decide which option best suits your needs.

What Is Blepharoplasty in Korea?

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, reshapes the upper or lower eyelids to improve how the eyes look and, in some cases, how well they function. As the skin around the eyes loses elasticity, excess folds, puffiness, and shadows can develop. At NANA Plastic Surgery in Seoul, we evaluate your eyelid anatomy carefully and choose the technique that fits your concern, rather than applying one method to everyone.

1. Upper Blepharoplasty

Upper blepharoplasty corrects drooping upper eyelids and excess skin that can make the eyes look heavy or tired. As the skin loses elasticity over time, excess folds can develop above the eyelid crease, and in more severe cases this sagging skin can even affect the visual field. We remove the excess skin and adjust the surrounding tissues to restore a clear, youthful eyelid contour.

Common concerns treated

• Excess upper-eyelid skin
• Drooping eyelids
• Heavy or tired-looking eyes
• Loss of eyelid crease definition

Surgical approach

The incision is placed along the natural eyelid crease, so the scar stays well hidden once healed.

Results

• Brighter, more open eyes
• Improved eyelid definition
• A refreshed appearance that still looks natural

Upper blepharoplasty is ideal for patients whose main concern is sagging or heavy upper eyelids.

2. Lower Blepharoplasty

Lower blepharoplasty focuses on aging changes beneath the eyes. The under-eye area commonly develops puffiness, wrinkles, and dark shadows due to protruding fat and reduced skin elasticity. We remove or reposition fat while tightening the surrounding tissues to create a smoother, more youthful under-eye contour.

Common concerns treated

• Under-eye bags
• Wrinkles beneath the eyes
• Dark circles caused by fat protrusion
• Loose lower-eyelid skin

Surgical approach

Depending on your condition, the incision may be placed just below the lower lashes or inside the eyelid, so it stays discreet.

Results

• Reduced puffiness
• Smoother under-eye contour
• A brighter, more refreshed appearance

Lower blepharoplasty is recommended for patients whose main concern is eye bags or tired-looking under-eyes.

3. Extended Blepharoplasty

Extended blepharoplasty is a more comprehensive procedure designed to correct both lower-eyelid aging and mid-face sagging. Unlike traditional lower-eyelid surgery that focuses only on the under-eye area, extended blepharoplasty lifts deeper structures of the mid-face to improve overall facial balance.

Common concerns treated

• Under-eye wrinkles
• Cheek sagging
• Nasolabial folds
• Mid-face volume loss

Surgical approach

Through a small incision beneath the lower eyelid, the surgeon lifts and repositions deeper fascia layers and surrounding tissues before securing them in a higher position.

Results

• Improvement in under-eye wrinkles
• A mid-face lifting effect
• Reduction of nasolabial folds
• More comprehensive facial rejuvenation

Extended blepharoplasty provides structural correction beyond the lower eyelid, making it an effective option for patients with combined eyelid and mid-face aging.

Understanding the Differences

• Upper blepharoplasty focuses on excess skin and sagging in the upper eyelids.
• Lower blepharoplasty improves under-eye bags, wrinkles, and puffiness.
• Extended blepharoplasty lifts both the lower eyelids and the mid-face for deeper rejuvenation.

Each technique addresses a different anatomical cause of aging, so the most natural result comes from matching the method to your concern. Eyelid surgery is also commonly combined with double eyelid surgery or ptosis correction when both shape and function are concerns.

Before & After

Eyelid surgery can noticeably improve facial expression and restore a youthful appearance when it is performed with a proper understanding of the anatomy. Choosing the right type of blepharoplasty depends on the location and severity of aging around the eyes, and our surgeons evaluate each patient's facial structure to find the most natural, balanced result.