Gangnam · Seoul, Korea
Epic Plastic Surgery
Epic Plastic Surgery, made simple
Epic Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery hospital in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, focused on eye surgery · rhinoplasty · anti-aging & lifting · men's surgery. This page collects 24 procedures and 2 doctor profiles, adapted from the hospital's official material, plus its address (12F Sinsa Mi Tower, 616 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Sinsa Station exit 6)) and reservation line +82-2-514-7975.
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Do you really need ptosis correction? The difference from double eyelid surgery explained
Epic's surgeon explains how ptosis correction differs from a plain double eyelid procedure — who genuinely needs the levator muscle adjusted, and who only needs a crease.
Key points
- Double eyelid surgery makes a crease; ptosis correction changes lid-opening strength
- A sign you need ptosis correction: lifting the brows to open your eyes
- Incision or non-incision chosen by eyelid thickness
Clip transcript
The clip opens with the question surgeons hear most in consultation: how ptosis correction differs from double eyelid surgery. Double eyelid surgery creates the crease; ptosis correction adjusts the muscle that lifts the lid, so it changes how strongly the eye opens rather than only its shape.
Signs that ptosis correction may be needed include raising the brows or tilting the head to see, eyes that always look sleepy, and a previously made crease that keeps sinking. The surgeon measures levator function before deciding on the technique.
Whether the approach is incisional or non-incisional depends on eyelid thickness, fat volume and skin laxity. Thin lids with little fat often suit a non-incisional method, while thick or heavily hooded lids usually hold a more durable result with an incision.
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0:00What does this clip say about double eyelid surgery makes a crease; ptosis correction changes lid-opening strength?
Double eyelid surgery makes a crease; ptosis correction changes lid-opening strength — Epic's surgeon explains how ptosis correction differs from a plain double eyelid procedure — who genuinely needs the levator muscle adjusted, and who only needs a crease.
0:00What details are covered on a sign you need ptosis correction: lifting the brows to open your eyes?
A sign you need ptosis correction: lifting the brows to open your eyes — Epic's surgeon explains how ptosis correction differs from a plain double eyelid procedure — who genuinely needs the levator muscle adjusted, and who only needs a crease.
0:00Why does incision or non-incision chosen by eyelid thickness matter?
Incision or non-incision chosen by eyelid thickness — Epic's surgeon explains how ptosis correction differs from a plain double eyelid procedure — who genuinely needs the levator muscle adjusted, and who only needs a crease.
Double eyelid surgery and under-eye fat repositioning together — really not possible?
Can double eyelid surgery and under-eye fat repositioning be done in one session? The surgeon explains when it is fine and when the two should be staged.
Key points
- Many cases can be combined in a single anaesthesia session
- Cases needing major muscle work may be staged
- Combining reduces total downtime for travellers
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Many cases can be combined in a single anaesthesia session — Can double eyelid surgery and under-eye fat repositioning be done in one session? The surgeon explains when it is fine and when the two should be staged.
0:00What details are covered on cases needing major muscle work may be staged?
Cases needing major muscle work may be staged — Can double eyelid surgery and under-eye fat repositioning be done in one session? The surgeon explains when it is fine and when the two should be staged.
0:00Why does combining reduces total downtime for travellers matter?
Combining reduces total downtime for travellers — Can double eyelid surgery and under-eye fat repositioning be done in one session? The surgeon explains when it is fine and when the two should be staged.
Which eyes change 180° after surgery? Do yours qualify?
Which eye shapes change dramatically after surgery and which only shift subtly — a realistic guide to setting expectations.
Key points
- Ptotic eyes with heavy lids change the most
- Orbital bone structure is a fixed limit
- Realistic expectations reduce revision rates
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0:00What does this clip say about ptotic eyes with heavy lids change the most?
Ptotic eyes with heavy lids change the most — Which eye shapes change dramatically after surgery and which only shift subtly — a realistic guide to setting expectations.
0:00What details are covered on orbital bone structure is a fixed limit?
Orbital bone structure is a fixed limit — Which eye shapes change dramatically after surgery and which only shift subtly — a realistic guide to setting expectations.
0:00Why does realistic expectations reduce revision rates matter?
Realistic expectations reduce revision rates — Which eye shapes change dramatically after surgery and which only shift subtly — a realistic guide to setting expectations.
The secret behind hidden double eyelids that still look big
Why some people with inner folds still have big-looking eyes: lid-opening strength and crease position matter more than fold width.
Key points
- Lid-opening power matters more than fold width
- An over-wide fold can make eyes look smaller
- Design should follow each person's orbital proportions
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Lid-opening power matters more than fold width — Why some people with inner folds still have big-looking eyes: lid-opening strength and crease position matter more than fold width.
0:00What details are covered on an over-wide fold can make eyes look smaller?
An over-wide fold can make eyes look smaller — Why some people with inner folds still have big-looking eyes: lid-opening strength and crease position matter more than fold width.
0:00Why does design should follow each person's orbital proportions matter?
Design should follow each person's orbital proportions — Why some people with inner folds still have big-looking eyes: lid-opening strength and crease position matter more than fold width.
The pre-eye-surgery checklist you must go through
A pre-surgery checklist for eye procedures: assessing eyelid thickness, levator strength and how to prepare in the days before the operation.
Key points
- Levator strength is measured before choosing a technique
- Eyelid thickness decides incision vs non-incision
- Stop blood-thinning medication and supplements beforehand
Clip transcript
Before committing to eye surgery, check three things: your eyelid condition (thickness, fat, laxity), levator strength, and the symmetry between both eyes — together they decide which technique suits you.
Health matters too: disclose medical conditions, medicines and supplements — especially blood thinners — stop them as instructed before the date, and avoid smoking and alcohol.
Finally, plan the calendar: leave room for stitch removal and early swelling, and confirm clearly who performs the operation and how follow-up is handled.
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0:00What does this clip say about levator strength is measured before choosing a technique?
Levator strength is measured before choosing a technique — A pre-surgery checklist for eye procedures: assessing eyelid thickness, levator strength and how to prepare in the days before the operation.
0:00What details are covered on eyelid thickness decides incision vs non-incision?
Eyelid thickness decides incision vs non-incision — A pre-surgery checklist for eye procedures: assessing eyelid thickness, levator strength and how to prepare in the days before the operation.
0:00Why does stop blood-thinning medication and supplements beforehand matter?
Stop blood-thinning medication and supplements beforehand — A pre-surgery checklist for eye procedures: assessing eyelid thickness, levator strength and how to prepare in the days before the operation.
How eye surgery trends differ in Korea, China and Japan
How eye-surgery taste differs across Korea, China and Japan — which fold each market prefers and what that means when choosing your own design.
Key points
- Korea favours natural folds close to the orbit
- China leans to wider, more defined creases
- Choose by your own facial structure, not trend
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Korea favours natural folds close to the orbit — How eye-surgery taste differs across Korea, China and Japan — which fold each market prefers and what that means when choosing your own design.
0:00What details are covered on china leans to wider, more defined creases?
China leans to wider, more defined creases — How eye-surgery taste differs across Korea, China and Japan — which fold each market prefers and what that means when choosing your own design.
0:00Why does choose by your own facial structure, not trend matter?
Choose by your own facial structure, not trend — How eye-surgery taste differs across Korea, China and Japan — which fold each market prefers and what that means when choosing your own design.
School-break surgery: when and how to start preparing
Planning surgery around a school break or long leave: how far ahead to book and how many recovery days each procedure needs.
Key points
- Book 1-2 months ahead in peak season
- Eyes need 5-7 days, nose 7-10 days
- Allow for suture removal and follow-up before flying home
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Book 1-2 months ahead in peak season — Planning surgery around a school break or long leave: how far ahead to book and how many recovery days each procedure needs.
0:00What details are covered on eyes need 5-7 days, nose 7-10 days?
Eyes need 5-7 days, nose 7-10 days — Planning surgery around a school break or long leave: how far ahead to book and how many recovery days each procedure needs.
0:00Why does allow for suture removal and follow-up before flying home matter?
Allow for suture removal and follow-up before flying home — Planning surgery around a school break or long leave: how far ahead to book and how many recovery days each procedure needs.
Can under-eye fat surgery cause — or fix — strabismus?
Can under-eye surgery cause strabismus — and conversely, how far can surgery correct an existing squint?
Key points
- Strabismus from under-eye fat repositioning is very rare
- Existing squint needs an ophthalmologist's assessment too
- Always disclose vision problems before surgery
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0:00What does this clip say about strabismus from under-eye fat repositioning is very rare?
Strabismus from under-eye fat repositioning is very rare — Can under-eye surgery cause strabismus — and conversely, how far can surgery correct an existing squint?
0:00What details are covered on existing squint needs an ophthalmologist's assessment too?
Existing squint needs an ophthalmologist's assessment too — Can under-eye surgery cause strabismus — and conversely, how far can surgery correct an existing squint?
0:00Why does always disclose vision problems before surgery matter?
Always disclose vision problems before surgery — Can under-eye surgery cause strabismus — and conversely, how far can surgery correct an existing squint?
True or false: the myths about double eyelid surgery in summer
A true-or-false round on summer eye surgery: which warnings are myths, which are real, and how to care for the wound in hot, humid weather.
Key points
- Summer surgery is fine if the wound is kept clean and dry
- Sweat and swimming are the risk, not the temperature itself
- Avoid pools and saunas for at least a month
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Summer surgery is fine if the wound is kept clean and dry — A true-or-false round on summer eye surgery: which warnings are myths, which are real, and how to care for the wound in hot, humid weather.
0:00What details are covered on sweat and swimming are the risk, not the temperature itself?
Sweat and swimming are the risk, not the temperature itself — A true-or-false round on summer eye surgery: which warnings are myths, which are real, and how to care for the wound in hot, humid weather.
0:00Why does avoid pools and saunas for at least a month matter?
Avoid pools and saunas for at least a month — A true-or-false round on summer eye surgery: which warnings are myths, which are real, and how to care for the wound in hot, humid weather.
Double eyelid folds that keep coming undone: causes and fixes
Why double eyelid creases come undone — from a suture method mismatched to thick lids to eye-rubbing habits — and how to make the fold last.
Key points
- Thick, fatty lids make buried-suture folds slip
- Rubbing the eyes is a common post-op cause
- Repeat cases usually switch to the incision method
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0:00What does this clip say about thick, fatty lids make buried-suture folds slip?
Thick, fatty lids make buried-suture folds slip — Why double eyelid creases come undone — from a suture method mismatched to thick lids to eye-rubbing habits — and how to make the fold last.
0:00What details are covered on rubbing the eyes is a common post-op cause?
Rubbing the eyes is a common post-op cause — Why double eyelid creases come undone — from a suture method mismatched to thick lids to eye-rubbing habits — and how to make the fold last.
0:00Why does repeat cases usually switch to the incision method matter?
Repeat cases usually switch to the incision method — Why double eyelid creases come undone — from a suture method mismatched to thick lids to eye-rubbing habits — and how to make the fold last.
Watch this once before booking revision eye surgery
What to know before eye revision surgery — how long to wait after the previous operation, scar tissue, and what can realistically be corrected.
Key points
- Wait at least 6 months for scar tissue to settle
- Existing adhesions make revisions harder than first surgery
- Some cases need fat or tissue grafting alongside
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Wait at least 6 months for scar tissue to settle — What to know before eye revision surgery — how long to wait after the previous operation, scar tissue, and what can realistically be corrected.
0:00What details are covered on existing adhesions make revisions harder than first surgery?
Existing adhesions make revisions harder than first surgery — What to know before eye revision surgery — how long to wait after the previous operation, scar tissue, and what can realistically be corrected.
0:00Why does some cases need fat or tissue grafting alongside matter?
Some cases need fat or tissue grafting alongside — What to know before eye revision surgery — how long to wait after the previous operation, scar tissue, and what can realistically be corrected.
Why some rhinoplasty results disappoint: what regretful patients have in common
A breakdown of what patients unhappy after rhinoplasty have in common — from choosing a shape that does not suit the face to chasing height instead of the overall nasal line.
Key points
- A good nose is about line, not height alone
- Nasal skin thickness limits what is achievable
- Planning with the surgeon matters more than picking a reference photo
Clip transcript
The surgeon describes patients who return unhappy after rhinoplasty and explains that the problem is rarely bridge height. It is usually the overall nasal line and how it relates to the forehead, cheekbones and chin.
Another shared factor is ignoring nasal skin thickness. Thick skin hides tip definition, so over-projecting the tip creates risk rather than beauty, while thin skin shows implant edges easily — each demands a different material and height.
The takeaway: spend the time on planning with your surgeon, review simulations and discuss the limits of your own anatomy, instead of handing over a celebrity photo and asking for the same result.
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A good nose is about line, not height alone — A breakdown of what patients unhappy after rhinoplasty have in common — from choosing a shape that does not suit the face to chasing height instead of the overall nasal line.
0:00What details are covered on nasal skin thickness limits what is achievable?
Nasal skin thickness limits what is achievable — A breakdown of what patients unhappy after rhinoplasty have in common — from choosing a shape that does not suit the face to chasing height instead of the overall nasal line.
0:00Why does planning with the surgeon matters more than picking a reference photo matter?
Planning with the surgeon matters more than picking a reference photo — A breakdown of what patients unhappy after rhinoplasty have in common — from choosing a shape that does not suit the face to chasing height instead of the overall nasal line.
Struggling to breathe after rhinoplasty — is a bad surgery to blame?
Why breathing can feel blocked after rhinoplasty: normal swelling, a deviated septum, or a framework built too narrow.
Key points
- Swelling in the first 2-4 weeks blocks airflow temporarily
- An uncorrected deviated septum keeps the problem
- Blockage past 3 months needs re-evaluation
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0:00What does this clip say about swelling in the first 2-4 weeks blocks airflow temporarily?
Swelling in the first 2-4 weeks blocks airflow temporarily — Why breathing can feel blocked after rhinoplasty: normal swelling, a deviated septum, or a framework built too narrow.
0:00What details are covered on an uncorrected deviated septum keeps the problem?
An uncorrected deviated septum keeps the problem — Why breathing can feel blocked after rhinoplasty: normal swelling, a deviated septum, or a framework built too narrow.
0:00Why does blockage past 3 months needs re-evaluation matter?
Blockage past 3 months needs re-evaluation — Why breathing can feel blocked after rhinoplasty: normal swelling, a deviated septum, or a framework built too narrow.
Do nose implants expire? The truth about the 10-year replacement myth
Fact-checking the claim that nasal implants must be replaced every 10 years — and the real signs that an implant needs removing or exchanging.
Key points
- Implants have no fixed expiry date
- Redness, inflammation, shifting or thinning skin are the real signs
- Periodic checks beat replacing on a schedule
Clip transcript
The clip tackles the belief that nose implants last only ten years. Medical-grade silicone has no built-in expiry date and does not need routine replacement when there are no symptoms.
What actually triggers revision is the tissue response around the implant — capsular contracture, displacement, chronic inflammation or skin thinning that reveals the edge — not the number of years.
The closing advice: get checked when there is redness, swelling, pain or a change in shape, and avoid revision without a real indication, because every operation thins the tissue further.
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Implants have no fixed expiry date — Fact-checking the claim that nasal implants must be replaced every 10 years — and the real signs that an implant needs removing or exchanging.
0:00What details are covered on redness, inflammation, shifting or thinning skin are the real signs?
Redness, inflammation, shifting or thinning skin are the real signs — Fact-checking the claim that nasal implants must be replaced every 10 years — and the real signs that an implant needs removing or exchanging.
0:00Why does periodic checks beat replacing on a schedule matter?
Periodic checks beat replacing on a schedule — Fact-checking the claim that nasal implants must be replaced every 10 years — and the real signs that an implant needs removing or exchanging.
Is diced cartilage on the nasal tip really safe?
A look at diced cartilage in rhinoplasty: how safe it is and which cases it actually suits.
Key points
- Diced cartilage smooths surface irregularities
- Not suitable as a main framework where strength is needed
- Partial resorption in the first year is normal
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Diced cartilage smooths surface irregularities — A look at diced cartilage in rhinoplasty: how safe it is and which cases it actually suits.
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Not suitable as a main framework where strength is needed — A look at diced cartilage in rhinoplasty: how safe it is and which cases it actually suits.
0:00Why does partial resorption in the first year is normal matter?
Partial resorption in the first year is normal — A look at diced cartilage in rhinoplasty: how safe it is and which cases it actually suits.
Nasal tip trends: the 2026 update
Tip rhinoplasty trends for 2026: the shapes people now ask for and how the techniques differ from previous years.
Key points
- The trend is a natural tip rather than a sharp point
- More autologous cartilage, less silicone at the tip
- Nasolabial angle designed for Asian facial structure
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The trend is a natural tip rather than a sharp point — Tip rhinoplasty trends for 2026: the shapes people now ask for and how the techniques differ from previous years.
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More autologous cartilage, less silicone at the tip — Tip rhinoplasty trends for 2026: the shapes people now ask for and how the techniques differ from previous years.
0:00Why does nasolabial angle designed for Asian facial structure matter?
Nasolabial angle designed for Asian facial structure — Tip rhinoplasty trends for 2026: the shapes people now ask for and how the techniques differ from previous years.
Uneven nostrils: how they are balanced
Asymmetric nostrils: what causes them, how much can be corrected, and whether to fix them together with rhinoplasty.
Key points
- Slight asymmetry is normal in every face
- Causes include a deviated septum or tilted nasal base
- Most cases can be corrected within the same operation
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Slight asymmetry is normal in every face — Asymmetric nostrils: what causes them, how much can be corrected, and whether to fix them together with rhinoplasty.
0:00What details are covered on causes include a deviated septum or tilted nasal base?
Causes include a deviated septum or tilted nasal base — Asymmetric nostrils: what causes them, how much can be corrected, and whether to fix them together with rhinoplasty.
0:00Why does most cases can be corrected within the same operation matter?
Most cases can be corrected within the same operation — Asymmetric nostrils: what causes them, how much can be corrected, and whether to fix them together with rhinoplasty.
Contracted nose: everything to know about prevention and correction
A complete guide to contracted nose (구축코): why it happens, the early warning signs, how to prevent it and how it is corrected with rib cartilage.
Key points
- Early signs are a shortening nose and a rising tip
- Repeated inflammation is the main driver of contracture
- Correction requires lengthening with strong enough tissue
Clip transcript
A contracted nose happens when scar tissue around the implant tightens, shortening and upturning the tip. The main risk factors are chronic inflammation, repeated operations and over-projecting the tip with artificial material.
Early warnings are a hard, red, itchy or unusually tight tip. Caught early it can be managed with medication and monitoring; left alone until the capsule thickens, it usually requires removing the implant and rebuilding with the patient's own tissue.
Prevention works best when height is not forced beyond the underlying structure, inflammation is fully treated before any revision, and the tissue is given the recovery interval the surgeon specifies.
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Early signs are a shortening nose and a rising tip — A complete guide to contracted nose (구축코): why it happens, the early warning signs, how to prevent it and how it is corrected with rib cartilage.
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Repeated inflammation is the main driver of contracture — A complete guide to contracted nose (구축코): why it happens, the early warning signs, how to prevent it and how it is corrected with rib cartilage.
0:00Why does correction requires lengthening with strong enough tissue matter?
Correction requires lengthening with strong enough tissue — A complete guide to contracted nose (구축코): why it happens, the early warning signs, how to prevent it and how it is corrected with rib cartilage.
Men's rhinoplasty: higher is not always better
Male rhinoplasty is not about maximum height — it is about a straight line balanced against a more prominent brow ridge.
Key points
- A straight glabella-to-tip line defines the male nose
- Thicker male skin needs a stronger framework
- Over-elevation looks feminine or artificial
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A straight glabella-to-tip line defines the male nose — Male rhinoplasty is not about maximum height — it is about a straight line balanced against a more prominent brow ridge.
0:00What details are covered on thicker male skin needs a stronger framework?
Thicker male skin needs a stronger framework — Male rhinoplasty is not about maximum height — it is about a straight line balanced against a more prominent brow ridge.
0:00Why does over-elevation looks feminine or artificial matter?
Over-elevation looks feminine or artificial — Male rhinoplasty is not about maximum height — it is about a straight line balanced against a more prominent brow ridge.
Keeping bridge height after implant removal
How to keep bridge height after removing a silicone implant, using rib cartilage or the patient's own tissue instead.
Key points
- Rib cartilage can hold height close to an implant
- Autologous tissue lowers long-term inflammation risk
- Skin thickness should be assessed before choosing
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Rib cartilage can hold height close to an implant — How to keep bridge height after removing a silicone implant, using rib cartilage or the patient's own tissue instead.
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Autologous tissue lowers long-term inflammation risk — How to keep bridge height after removing a silicone implant, using rib cartilage or the patient's own tissue instead.
0:00Why does skin thickness should be assessed before choosing matter?
Skin thickness should be assessed before choosing — How to keep bridge height after removing a silicone implant, using rib cartilage or the patient's own tissue instead.
A complete guide to ear cartilage rhinoplasty
Everything about ear cartilage in tip rhinoplasty — its advantages, its limits, and why some cases need septal or rib cartilage instead.
Key points
- Ear cartilage gives a soft curve suited to the tip
- The donor incision behind the ear is virtually invisible
- Cases needing a strong framework may require rib cartilage
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Ear cartilage gives a soft curve suited to the tip — Everything about ear cartilage in tip rhinoplasty — its advantages, its limits, and why some cases need septal or rib cartilage instead.
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The donor incision behind the ear is virtually invisible — Everything about ear cartilage in tip rhinoplasty — its advantages, its limits, and why some cases need septal or rib cartilage instead.
0:00Why does cases needing a strong framework may require rib cartilage matter?
Cases needing a strong framework may require rib cartilage — Everything about ear cartilage in tip rhinoplasty — its advantages, its limits, and why some cases need septal or rib cartilage instead.
Lower blepharoplasty: when normal life resumes, plus faster-recovery care
When daily life resumes after lower blepharoplasty, plus the aftercare habits that speed the swelling down.
Key points
- Cold compresses early on and sleeping head-elevated
- Avoid strenuous exercise for the first two weeks
- Keeping follow-up appointments catches problems early
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Cold compresses early on and sleeping head-elevated — When daily life resumes after lower blepharoplasty, plus the aftercare habits that speed the swelling down.
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Avoid strenuous exercise for the first two weeks — When daily life resumes after lower blepharoplasty, plus the aftercare habits that speed the swelling down.
0:00Why does keeping follow-up appointments catches problems early matter?
Keeping follow-up appointments catches problems early — When daily life resumes after lower blepharoplasty, plus the aftercare habits that speed the swelling down.
Upper and lower blepharoplasty explained simply
An easy guide to upper and lower blepharoplasty for middle-aged patients: what each one fixes and how to choose between them.
Key points
- Upper blepharoplasty treats lid skin blocking vision
- Lower blepharoplasty treats bags and loose skin together
- Some cases combine a brow or forehead lift
Clip transcript
With age the upper lid skin droops over the crease and blocks the view, while the lower lid develops fat bags and a tear trough. Upper and lower blepharoplasty solve different problems and are best assessed together.
Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin and resets the crease so the eye opens without changing the face. For the lower lid, fat can be repositioned through the conjunctiva with no external scar, or skin can be trimmed when laxity is present.
Recovery typically means stitches out at about a week, visible swelling and bruising for two weeks, and settling over one to three months, with prescribed cold compresses, less bending forward, and no smoking.
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Upper blepharoplasty treats lid skin blocking vision — An easy guide to upper and lower blepharoplasty for middle-aged patients: what each one fixes and how to choose between them.
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Lower blepharoplasty treats bags and loose skin together — An easy guide to upper and lower blepharoplasty for middle-aged patients: what each one fixes and how to choose between them.
0:00Why does some cases combine a brow or forehead lift matter?
Some cases combine a brow or forehead lift — An easy guide to upper and lower blepharoplasty for middle-aged patients: what each one fixes and how to choose between them.
Age-tailored eye surgery, from your 20s to your 70s and beyond
Choosing eye surgery by age group — from crease work in the twenties to correcting vision-blocking lid laxity in the sixties and seventies.
Key points
- 20s-30s: crease design and ptosis correction
- 40s-50s: upper blepharoplasty enters the plan
- 60+: function and aesthetics addressed together
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20s-30s: crease design and ptosis correction — Choosing eye surgery by age group — from crease work in the twenties to correcting vision-blocking lid laxity in the sixties and seventies.
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40s-50s: upper blepharoplasty enters the plan — Choosing eye surgery by age group — from crease work in the twenties to correcting vision-blocking lid laxity in the sixties and seventies.
0:00Why does 60+: function and aesthetics addressed together matter?
60+: function and aesthetics addressed together — Choosing eye surgery by age group — from crease work in the twenties to correcting vision-blocking lid laxity in the sixties and seventies.
How to make fat grafting succeed, area by area
How to make fat grafting last and look natural, broken down by area: forehead, temples, under-eyes and cheeks.
Key points
- Roughly 50-70% of grafted fat survives per session
- Thin, layered injection improves survival
- Some cases need a second session for the target volume
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Roughly 50-70% of grafted fat survives per session — How to make fat grafting last and look natural, broken down by area: forehead, temples, under-eyes and cheeks.
0:00What details are covered on thin, layered injection improves survival?
Thin, layered injection improves survival — How to make fat grafting last and look natural, broken down by area: forehead, temples, under-eyes and cheeks.
0:00Why does some cases need a second session for the target volume matter?
Some cases need a second session for the target volume — How to make fat grafting last and look natural, broken down by area: forehead, temples, under-eyes and cheeks.
Everything about upper blepharoplasty, the classic mid-life eye surgery
A complete guide to upper blepharoplasty, the signature middle-age eye procedure — design, recovery and how it differs from double eyelid surgery.
Key points
- It removes excess skin rather than creating a crease
- It improves vision when lid skin hangs heavily
- The scar hides in the natural crease
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It removes excess skin rather than creating a crease — A complete guide to upper blepharoplasty, the signature middle-age eye procedure — design, recovery and how it differs from double eyelid surgery.
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It improves vision when lid skin hangs heavily — A complete guide to upper blepharoplasty, the signature middle-age eye procedure — design, recovery and how it differs from double eyelid surgery.
0:00Why does the scar hides in the natural crease matter?
The scar hides in the natural crease — A complete guide to upper blepharoplasty, the signature middle-age eye procedure — design, recovery and how it differs from double eyelid surgery.
Aftercare that changes the result of eye surgery
Aftercare that genuinely changes the outcome of eye surgery — compresses, sleeping position and what to avoid in the first month.
Key points
- Cold compresses for 2-3 days, then switch to warm
- Sleeping with the head elevated visibly reduces swelling
- No alcohol, sauna or heavy exercise in the first month
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Cold compresses for 2-3 days, then switch to warm — Aftercare that genuinely changes the outcome of eye surgery — compresses, sleeping position and what to avoid in the first month.
0:00What details are covered on sleeping with the head elevated visibly reduces swelling?
Sleeping with the head elevated visibly reduces swelling — Aftercare that genuinely changes the outcome of eye surgery — compresses, sleeping position and what to avoid in the first month.
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No alcohol, sauna or heavy exercise in the first month — Aftercare that genuinely changes the outcome of eye surgery — compresses, sleeping position and what to avoid in the first month.
Incisional double eyelid vs upper blepharoplasty
Incision double eyelid surgery versus upper blepharoplasty — who each suits, how they differ, and how to avoid picking the wrong one.
Key points
- Incision surgery builds a new fold and manages fat
- Blepharoplasty targets age-related lid laxity
- Some cases genuinely need both
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Incision surgery builds a new fold and manages fat — Incision double eyelid surgery versus upper blepharoplasty — who each suits, how they differ, and how to avoid picking the wrong one.
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Blepharoplasty targets age-related lid laxity — Incision double eyelid surgery versus upper blepharoplasty — who each suits, how they differ, and how to avoid picking the wrong one.
0:00Why does some cases genuinely need both matter?
Some cases genuinely need both — Incision double eyelid surgery versus upper blepharoplasty — who each suits, how they differ, and how to avoid picking the wrong one.
Medication before surgery: what is allowed and what is not
Which medications to stop and which are safe to continue before surgery, including supplements that affect blood clotting.
Key points
- Blood thinners and aspirin must be stopped as advised
- Some supplements increase bleeding and bruising
- Declare all regular medication at the consultation
Clip transcript
The clip summarises what to stop before surgery: aspirin, anticoagulants, NSAID painkillers, and supplements that increase bleeding such as fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo and ginseng.
Medicines usually continued include blood-pressure drugs and certain regular prescriptions — but always tell the surgeon and anaesthetist, and never stop a chronic medication on your own.
The usual window is roughly one to two weeks before surgery, resuming only when the surgeon confirms bleeding has settled.
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Blood thinners and aspirin must be stopped as advised — Which medications to stop and which are safe to continue before surgery, including supplements that affect blood clotting.
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Some supplements increase bleeding and bruising — Which medications to stop and which are safe to continue before surgery, including supplements that affect blood clotting.
0:00Why does declare all regular medication at the consultation matter?
Declare all regular medication at the consultation — Which medications to stop and which are safe to continue before surgery, including supplements that affect blood clotting.
Consultation tips, plus the kind of clinic to avoid
What to prepare before a plastic surgery consultation — the questions worth asking and the red flags that suggest walking away.
Key points
- Confirm the consulting surgeon is the one operating
- Ask about the aftercare plan and number of follow-ups
- Beware of upselling extra procedures at the consultation
Clip transcript
Prepare before the consultation: list what you want changed, bring bare-faced photos from several angles, and note every previous procedure so the surgeon can assess accurately.
Questions worth asking: who actually operates, which technique and material, the risks and revision rate, exactly what the price covers, and what happens if the result differs from the plan.
Red flags: pressure to decide the same day, time-limited discounts, refusing to name the operating surgeon, or guaranteeing a result.
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Confirm the consulting surgeon is the one operating — What to prepare before a plastic surgery consultation — the questions worth asking and the red flags that suggest walking away.
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Ask about the aftercare plan and number of follow-ups — What to prepare before a plastic surgery consultation — the questions worth asking and the red flags that suggest walking away.
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Beware of upselling extra procedures at the consultation — What to prepare before a plastic surgery consultation — the questions worth asking and the red flags that suggest walking away.
Slim body but a full face? Facial liposuction explained
Facial liposuction for people who are slim but have a full face — who it suits, how it differs from injection lipolysis and how long recovery takes.
Key points
- Best for cheek and submental fat that dieting will not shift
- More permanent than injection lipolysis
- A compression band and about two weeks of swelling are expected
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Best for cheek and submental fat that dieting will not shift — Facial liposuction for people who are slim but have a full face — who it suits, how it differs from injection lipolysis and how long recovery takes.
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More permanent than injection lipolysis — Facial liposuction for people who are slim but have a full face — who it suits, how it differs from injection lipolysis and how long recovery takes.
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A compression band and about two weeks of swelling are expected — Facial liposuction for people who are slim but have a full face — who it suits, how it differs from injection lipolysis and how long recovery takes.
Good news for a receding chin: a simple correction
Fixing a receding chin without jaw surgery, using a chin implant or fat grafting.
Key points
- A receding chin unbalances the jaw and nose line
- A chin implant gives a clear, reversible result
- Severe cases still need bone surgery
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A receding chin unbalances the jaw and nose line — Fixing a receding chin without jaw surgery, using a chin implant or fat grafting.
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A chin implant gives a clear, reversible result — Fixing a receding chin without jaw surgery, using a chin implant or fat grafting.
0:00Why does severe cases still need bone surgery matter?
Severe cases still need bone surgery — Fixing a receding chin without jaw surgery, using a chin implant or fat grafting.
All procedures
24 procedures found
24 procedures found
Eye surgery
5- Non-incision double eyelid surgeryEpic's non-incision double eyelid technique creates the fold through tiny punctures that bond skin to the eyelid muscle, so the crease looks innate rather than stitched. It takes about 20 minutes, needs no suture removal and produces minimal swelling — best for thin eyelids with little fat or muscle.
- Ptosis correction (levator surgery)Ptosis correction adjusts the muscle that lifts the eyelid so more of the iris is exposed, removing the sleepy look and the habit of raising the brows to see. Epic performs both incision and non-incision versions depending on eyelid thickness and how severe the droop is.
- Epicanthoplasty (inner & outer corner)Epicanthoplasty releases the Mongolian fold covering the inner corner, making the eye look longer and more open while adjusting corner direction and narrowing wide-set eyes. Epic keeps the incision on the inner side of the corner so scarring stays hidden.
- Under-eye fat repositioningBulging under-eye fat makes the face look tired and older. Epic decides between simple fat removal and repositioning the fat into the tear trough, so the area looks smooth and bright instead of hollow. The procedure takes about 30 minutes with no suture removal.
- Eye revision surgeryRevision starts by diagnosing why the first result failed — a crease that is too high, asymmetric, loose or scarred — and then choosing the technique that addresses that specific cause. At Epic the board-certified plastic surgeon who plans the case also performs it, with the goal of making it the last surgery.
Rhinoplasty
7- Closed rhinoplastyClosed rhinoplasty works entirely through incisions inside the nostrils, leaving the columella untouched — no external scar and a faster recovery, while still allowing implant placement, tip projection and lengthening. It demands an experienced surgeon to keep the result straight.
- Implant-free rhinoplastyFor patients worried about inflammation or a visible implant edge, Epic builds the bridge and tip using only autologous or biological tissue — septal cartilage, ear cartilage and dermis — for a natural result with none of the risks tied to synthetic implants.
- Hump nose correctionA hump nose comes from a raised ridge of bone and cartilage that gives a harsh profile and a drooping tip. Epic files the hump while lifting and lengthening the tip, so the line stays smooth from both the front and the side.
- Short nose lengtheningA short, upturned nose exposes the nostrils from the front. The fix is to lengthen the nose safely first and only then add bridge height, with Epic paying particular attention to the natural line running from the tip down to the upper lip.
- Bulbous nose correctionA wide bridge with a heavy tip makes the whole face look flat. Epic narrows the bridge with osteotomy while gathering the splayed tip cartilage, trimming excess soft tissue and reducing alar width for a slimmer, sharper nose.
- Alar (nostril) reductionWide or thick nostrils make the nose look larger and flatter. Epic separates the two problems — alar width versus nostril size — and removes the minimum amount of tissue needed, limiting scarring and avoiding overcorrection that cannot be reversed.
- Revision rhinoplastyRevision is harder than a first rhinoplasty because the true cause — contracture, inflammation, deviation or an unsuitable implant — has to be identified first. Epic uses 3D CT analysis to plan the correction and to choose between autologous rib, donor rib, septal or ear cartilage.
Anti-aging & lifting
7- Upper blepharoplastyUpper blepharoplasty removes the excess skin that hangs over the lash line, restoring the field of vision and a younger, more open eye. It is the classic mid-life eye procedure for patients who lift their brows to see and have developed forehead lines as a result.
- Non-incision upper blepharoplastyFor patients not ready for a full incision, Epic offers a non-incision approach that lifts the sagging lid without a long cut — less swelling, faster recovery and a naturally refreshed eye.
- Lower blepharoplastyLower blepharoplasty addresses under-eye fat, wrinkles and loose skin in one operation, which is why it suits middle-aged patients whose lower lids are both puffy and crepey. The result is a smoother, brighter, less shadowed under-eye area.
- Sub-brow liftA sub-brow lift uses an incision along the brow line to pull sagging skin upward without touching the existing crease. It suits patients with a wide brow-to-eye distance or heavy outer lid skin, and swells less and heals faster than upper blepharoplasty.
- Endoscopic forehead liftAn endoscopic forehead lift treats everything from the forehead to the eyelids in one operation, working through small incisions hidden in the hairline. It gives the strongest lift with a surprisingly quick recovery, ideal when forehead lines and lid sagging occur together.
- Autologous fat graftingFat grafting refills hollow areas — temples, forehead, under-eyes and cheeks — to restore facial volume and a youthful curve. Because it uses your own tissue there is no allergy risk, and once the graft takes it lasts far longer than filler.
- Thread liftA thread lift is a non-surgical option that uses absorbable threads to pull sagging skin upward while stimulating collagen. It suits early laxity that does not yet need a facelift, takes little time and lets you return to normal life immediately.
Men's surgery
2- Men's eye surgeryMen's eyes call for a low, understated crease. Epic designs a line that exposes more of the iris while keeping a masculine look, using either incision or non-incision methods according to the thicker skin and different bone structure of male patients.
- Men's rhinoplastyA male nose should run straight from bridge to tip rather than curving as a female nose does. Epic raises the bridge enough to balance the more prominent male brow and extends the tip for a straight line, accounting for thicker skin and a wider dorsum.
Breast surgery
3- Breast augmentationEpic selects implant size and shape from body proportion, chest width and existing tissue, so the result looks and feels natural in shape, texture and movement — not simply bigger.
- Breast liftBreasts sag after breastfeeding, weight change or simple ageing. Epic matches the lifting technique to the degree of ptosis, removing excess skin and reshaping the tissue so the breast sits high and firm again.
- Breast reductionBreast reduction for patients whose breasts are disproportionately large (macromastia), which often brings neck, shoulder and back pain plus skin problems in the inframammary fold. Epic chooses the incision pattern according to size, shape, areola position and the degree of sagging, reducing volume while keeping the breast lifted and scarring minimal.
Epic Plastic Surgery FAQ
Where is Epic Plastic Surgery and which languages are supported?▾
Epic Plastic Surgery is at 12F Sinsa Mi Tower, 616 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Sinsa Station exit 6). Consultations are handled in Korean, English and Thai, and the reservation line is +82-2-514-7975.
What does this hub cover?▾
24 procedures, 0 published before & after cases and 2 doctor profiles, grouped into treatment areas: Eye surgery · Rhinoplasty · Anti-aging & lifting · Men's surgery · Breast surgery.
How do I find a specific procedure?▾
Type a procedure or keyword into the search box above — Thai and English both work, e.g. V-Line, rhinoplasty or jaw. You can also filter by treatment area to see only the procedures in that group.
Are the before & after photos reliable?▾
All 0 cases are adapted from material Epic Plastic Surgery published officially, labelled with the treatment area and the follow-up interval where the hospital stated one. Individual results still vary with bone structure, skin quality, age and aftercare.
What are the doctors specialised in?▾
The 2 listed doctors cover plastic surgery, oral & maxillofacial surgery, anaesthesiology and dermatology. Each profile lists education, experience and specialties.
Can I book an appointment from this page?▾
No. This hub is an editorial reference, not a booking agent. For appointments or case assessment, contact Epic Plastic Surgery directly by phone or through its official website.
Quick answers from procedures & videos
64 questions taken from Epic Plastic Surgery procedure pages and clip notes — search and read them all here.
Non-incision double eyelid surgeryHow long does it take and is a hospital stay needed?▾
It takes about 20 minutes under local or sleep sedation, with no hospital stay — you go home the same day.
Non-incision double eyelid surgeryNon-incision double eyelid surgeryHow many days should I stay in Korea?▾
Typically you are back to daily life in about 5 days, with 0-1 visits, so plan at least 7-10 days in Korea to cover suture removal and follow-up.
Non-incision double eyelid surgeryNon-incision double eyelid surgeryWho performs the surgery at Epic Plastic Surgery?▾
Epic's board-certified plastic surgeons consult, plan and operate personally. The clinic is on the 12th floor of Sinsa Mi Tower, 616 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Non-incision double eyelid surgeryPtosis correction (levator surgery)How long does it take and is a hospital stay needed?▾
It takes 30-40 minutes under local or sleep sedation, with no hospital stay — you go home the same day.
Ptosis correction (levator surgery)Ptosis correction (levator surgery)How many days should I stay in Korea?▾
Typically you are back to daily life in about 7 days, with 1-2 visits, so plan at least 7-10 days in Korea to cover suture removal and follow-up.
Ptosis correction (levator surgery)Epicanthoplasty (inner & outer corner)How long does it take and is a hospital stay needed?▾
It takes 20-30 minutes under local or sleep sedation, with no hospital stay — you go home the same day.
Epicanthoplasty (inner & outer corner)Epicanthoplasty (inner & outer corner)How many days should I stay in Korea?▾
Typically you are back to daily life in 5-7 days, with 1-2 visits, so plan at least 7-10 days in Korea to cover suture removal and follow-up.
Epicanthoplasty (inner & outer corner)Under-eye fat repositioningHow long does it take and is a hospital stay needed?▾
It takes about 30 minutes under local or sleep sedation, with no hospital stay — you go home the same day.
Under-eye fat repositioningUnder-eye fat repositioningHow many days should I stay in Korea?▾
Typically you are back to daily life in 2-3 days, with 1 visit, so plan at least 7-10 days in Korea to cover suture removal and follow-up.
Under-eye fat repositioningEye revision surgeryHow long does it take and is a hospital stay needed?▾
It takes about 1 hour under local or sleep sedation, with no hospital stay — you go home the same day.
Eye revision surgeryClosed rhinoplastyHow long does it take and is a hospital stay needed?▾
It takes 1-1.5 hours under local or sleep sedation, with no hospital stay — you go home the same day.
Closed rhinoplastyClosed rhinoplastyHow many days should I stay in Korea?▾
Typically you are back to daily life in 5-7 days, with 3 visits, so plan at least 7-10 days in Korea to cover suture removal and follow-up.
Closed rhinoplasty
Adapted from Epic Plastic Surgery official material
About the hospital
Plastic surgery hospital in Sinsa, Gangnam, Seoul, focused on eye surgery, rhinoplasty, anti-aging work, men's surgery and breast surgery, where the consulting surgeon performs the operation.
Location: 12F Sinsa Mi Tower, 616 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Sinsa Station exit 6). Tel +82-2-514-7975.