WOOA Plastic Surgery › Frequently asked questions
How is ptosis correction surgery done in Korea?
Ptosis correction strengthens the muscle that opens the eye so that more of the iris shows. The clinic website describes non-incisional and incisional methods for eyes that look sleepy because of ptosis or that still look sleepy after double eyelid surgery, and explains that facial proportions such as face shape and the distance to the eyebrows are taken into account.
November 3, 2026 · Prices checked 2026-11-03 · Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) · updated when the clinic website changes
How it is done
Non-incisional ptosis correction strengthens the eye-opening muscle through tiny punctures without cutting the skin; the clinic lists it as suited to thin skin, and it creates a double eyelid crease at the same time. Incisional ptosis correction makes a skin incision, removes unnecessary fat, muscle and skin, and then strengthens the eye-opening muscle; it is used when the skin is thick or there is a lot of fat. The amount of iris exposure is set according to facial proportions such as face shape, the triangular zone extending from the nose and the distance to the eyebrows.
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ptosis correction (eye-opening correction) | KRW 350,000 ~ KRW 4,000,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
Recovery timeline
- Operation time30 minutes to 1 hour
- AnesthesiaLocal anesthesia or sedation
- Hospital stayNot required
- Stitch removalAfter 7 days
- 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.
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.
- Over- or under-correction can cause a left–right difference in eye-opening height; re-correction is then discussed.
- In the early period the eyes may not close fully or may feel dry.
- The incisional method leaves an incision scar; with the non-incisional method the correction or crease can loosen over time.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
Frequently asked questions
How do non-incisional and incisional ptosis correction differ?
Per the clinic website, the non-incisional method strengthens the eye-opening muscle through tiny punctures and is listed as suited to thin skin; the incisional method cuts the skin to trim fat, muscle and skin and then strengthens the muscle and is used for thick skin or a lot of fat. The method is decided after diagnosis.
Is a double eyelid made at the same time?
The clinic states that non-incisional ptosis correction creates a natural double eyelid and incisional ptosis correction creates a slim double eyelid at the same time.
How long does it take and what anesthesia is used?
Per the clinic's surgery information: operation time 30 minutes to 1 hour, local anesthesia or sedation, no hospital stay, stitch removal after 7 days.
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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