Eyelid Correction
Korean name: 눈매교정
About this procedure
A surgery that adjusts the strength of the muscle that lifts the eyelid (levator palpebrae) to correct the degree and shape of eyelid opening. It is often performed together with double eyelid surgery.
Who it's for
People looking to improve asymmetrical eyelids, drooping eyelids (tendency for ptosis), or the feeling of difficulty in opening the eyes.
Effect
Aims to improve the degree of eyelid opening and left-right symmetry, with results varying by individual.
Procedure time
Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (based on hospital data, with variations)
Anesthesia
Combination of sedation and local anesthesia is common — many cases confirm the use of sedation followed by local anesthesia (based on hospital data).
Hospital stay
Same-day (outpatient) (general standard, hospital confirmation needed).
Recommended stay in Korea
7 days (general standard, hospital confirmation needed). Actual schedule should be confirmed during hospital consultation.
Often combined with
It is often reported that this procedure is performed together with double eyelid surgery (specific combination ratios are not confirmed).