Eye surgery
Non-incision double eyelid surgery
Epic'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.
Who it suits
- Thin eyelids with little fat or muscle
- Want a natural, not-too-deep crease
- Need a short downtime and fast return to work
Technique highlights
- No incision line — nothing visible when the eyes are closed
- Minimal tissue trauma, far less bruising than incision methods
- In-line, out-line or in-out-line designs available
Surgical steps
- One-to-one consultation and facial analysis with the specialist surgeon before an individual plan is drawn up.
- Anaesthesia: local or sleep sedation. The procedure itself takes about 20 minutes.
- The board-certified plastic surgeon performs the operation personally throughout.
- Recovery is monitored on site and you go home the same day — no inpatient stay.
Recovery & aftercare
- Sutures and dressings: usually none (5-7 days in some cases).
- Follow-up visits: 0-1 visits.
- Back to daily life in about 5 days. Cold compresses for the first 2-3 days and sleeping with the head elevated reduce swelling.
Risks & things to consider
- Results depend on each patient's anatomy, skin condition and aftercare, so identical outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
- Stop smoking, alcohol and blood-thinning medication before and after surgery as instructed by your doctor.
- Disclose all previous surgery, medical conditions and drug allergies at the consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How 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.
How 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.
Who 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.