By Choi Min-seok

Published July 24, 2026

he summer vacation and school break period is a popular season for plastic surgery consultations, as people generally have more free time than usual. In particular, double eyelid surgery is considered a procedure that can significantly change the overall impression of the face, going beyond simply making the eyes appear larger.

However, when choosing a plastic surgery clinic, patients should focus not only on so-called “double eyelid surgery prices and reviews,” but also on the expertise of medical professionals who can provide a one-on-one approach tailored to each individual's eye condition. Making a hasty decision based primarily on the cost of double eyelid surgery may lead to issues such as unnatural scarring, an awkward appearance, or overly thick-looking eyelids, sometimes resulting in the need for revision eyelid surgery.

Dr. Lee Jun-hee of Realee Plastic Surgery

To achieve satisfactory results from double eyelid surgery, it is important to determine an individualized surgical method by considering various factors, including each person's eyelid skin thickness, amount of fat, degree of eyelid skin laxity, ptosis, presence of an epicanthal fold, overall facial proportions, distance between the eyebrows and eyes, nasal bridge, and overall facial impression.

These factors play an important role in determining whether natural adhesion or the incisional method is more appropriate. Natural adhesion creates and secures a double eyelid crease through small openings without making a full incision. It may be suitable for individuals with thin eyelid skin, minimal eyelid fat, or those who prefer a natural-looking result.

Incisional double eyelid surgery involves making an incision in the eyelid skin, adjusting the muscle and fat, and creating a double eyelid crease with the desired height and shape. It may be considered for individuals with thick eyelid skin, excess fat, or sagging, as well as for revision surgery when previous surgical scarring or adhesions also need to be addressed.

In addition, a detailed analysis of the individual's eye condition can help determine whether procedures such as medial epicanthoplasty, lateral canthoplasty, ptosis correction, or lower eyelid fat repositioning may be appropriate in combination with double eyelid surgery.

Among the various types of eye surgery, lower eyelid fat repositioning can help smooth out shadowed or prominent areas under the eyes, improving the appearance of under-eye hollows and a tired-looking appearance. A key aspect of the procedure is creating a more even distribution of volume around the tear trough and hollow areas. Since the appropriate approach should also be tailored to the individual condition and elasticity of the under-eye skin, careful evaluation is important.

Dr. Lee Jun-hee, Chief Director of Realee Plastic Surgery, explained, “If you are planning eye plastic surgery during the summer vacation or school break, rather than simply looking at 'double eyelid surgery reviews' or 'double eyelid surgery prices,' you should carefully consider the surgeon's anatomical knowledge and extensive clinical experience.”

He added, “It is important to check whether the medical professional has experience performing a variety of eye surgeries and whether they provide sufficient one-on-one consultation to understand the individual's eye condition and desired outcome before recommending an appropriate surgical method and design.”

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