Upper Blepharoplasty
Korean name: 상안검, 위 눈꺼풀 수술
About this procedure
A surgery that removes sagging upper eyelid skin and protruding fat to improve vision and eye appearance as one ages.
Who it's for
Individuals with drooping eyelids that obstruct vision or make the eyes appear tired (mainly middle-aged and older).
Effect
Aims to improve eyelid drooping, with results varying by individual.
How long results last
Permanent
Procedure time
Approximately 1-2 hours (varies between 1 hour and 2 hours in different sources).
Anesthesia
Local or sedation (some sources mention general anesthesia, but it does not seem to be common).
Downtime
Swelling reduction after 1-2 weeks.
Hospital stay
Same day (outpatient).
Stitch removal
5 days later.
Swelling timeline
5 days — stitch removal, 1-2 weeks — swelling reduction.
Recommended stay in Korea
7 days (general guideline, hospital confirmation needed). Actual schedule to be confirmed during hospital consultation.
Alternative procedures
Eye shape correction — Upper blepharoplasty involves skin and fat excision, while eye shape correction involves muscle adjustment.