WOOA Plastic Surgery › Frequently asked questions
Where are the scars after double eyelid surgery?
Double eyelid surgery creates a crease in the upper eyelid. According to the WOOA website, the method — non-incisional (buried suture), partial-incision or full-incision — is chosen after looking at eye shape, face shape and skin condition, and the crease is chosen from in-line, in-out line, semi-out line and out-line styles.
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
Risks and side effects
- Swelling, bruising, pain, bleeding and infection can occur.
- Asymmetry or a result that differs from the intended shape may require correction or revision surgery.
- With the buried-suture method the crease can loosen over time; revision is then discussed.
- The full-incision method leaves an incision scar; how long it takes to settle and how visible it is differ between individuals.
- Dry eyes or a feeling of tightness in the eyelid can occur.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
How it is done
At consultation, the crease is designed based on eye shape and face shape, the need for fat removal or repositioning is assessed, and a crease simulation is used to plan surgery. The buried-suture method makes 2–4 small punctures in the eyelid to form the crease; the partial-incision method uses a small incision of about 2–3 mm to form the crease while removing thick fat. The full-incision method cuts along the desired crease and trims loose skin, muscle and fat; the incision line sits inside the crease. Anesthesia — local or sedation — is given by an anesthesiologist.
Recovery timeline
- Operation time30 minutes to 1 hour
- AnesthesiaLocal anesthesia or sedation
- Hospital stayNot required
- Stitch removalAfter 7 days
- Buried-suture methodThe clinic states that for the buried-suture method no stitches are removed and the crease settles over time.
- Individual differencesHow long swelling and bruising last and the final result differ between individuals; when you can resume daily activities is advised at your follow-up.
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
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| Double eyelid surgery | KRW 350,000 ~ KRW 4,000,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
Procedures
Frequently asked questions
How do the buried-suture, partial-incision and full-incision methods differ?
Per the clinic website, the buried-suture method forms the crease through 2–4 small punctures; the partial-incision method uses an incision of about 2–3 mm to form the crease and remove fat; the full-incision method cuts along the crease to trim loose skin, muscle and fat. The choice is made at consultation based on eyelid thickness, fat and skin laxity.
What crease styles are there?
The clinic describes in-line (part of the crease start is hidden), in-out line (the crease rises toward the outer end), semi-out line (starts slightly higher than in-line) and out-line (the crease start sits fully above the inner corner). Which line suits you depends on your eye structure and features.
How long does it take and what anesthesia is used?
Per the clinic's surgery information, the operation takes 30 minutes to 1 hour under local anesthesia or sedation given by an anesthesiologist. No hospital stay is required.
Location and hours
| Address | HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul |
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| Getting here | About 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), about 6 minutes from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station (Sinbundang Line). Plastic surgery on floors 3–6 (dermatology on 10 and 12). Mechanical parking in the building (large sedans, electric vehicles and SUVs cannot be parked). |
| Hours | Plastic surgery hours: Mon–Thu 10:00–19:00, Fri 10:00–20:30 (evening clinic), Sat 10:00–17:00, public holidays 10:00–17:00, closed on Sundays. Dermatology hours differ. |
| Phone | 1600-5319 |
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