Anti-aging & lifting
Upper blepharoplasty
Upper 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.
Who it suits
- Excess upper lid skin blocking vision
- Brow lifting habit causing forehead wrinkles
- Want brighter, more youthful eyes
Technique highlights
- Amount of skin removed designed per patient
- Coexisting ptosis can be corrected in the same session
- Incision hidden in the natural crease
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 30-40 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: sutures out after 5-7 days.
- Follow-up visits: 1-2 visits.
- Back to daily life in about 7 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 30-40 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 7 days, with 1-2 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.