- My eyes look sleepy
- Ptosis (incisional)
Incisional Ptosis Correction
The same double eyelid line behaves differently depending on eyelid thickness, how much fat sits under the skin and how strong the muscle that lifts your eye is. We measure those three first, then decide whether an incision is needed at all.
- Cases
- 128
- Surgeons on this team
- 3
- Stay in Korea
- At least 7 days
RESULTS BY CONCERN
Does one of these sound like you?
Pick what brought you here. Drag the handle on any photo to switch between before and after.
A few millimetres decide how the eye reads. These photographs show how those millimetres were set.
48 cases
- BEFOREAFTER
BEFOREAFTER- My eyes look sleepy
- Ptosis (incisional)
Incisional Ptosis Correction
BEFOREAFTER- I have no crease
- My eyes look sleepy
- Non-incisional
- Ptosis (non-incisional)
Natural-Adhesion Double Eyelid + Non-Incisional Ptosis Correction
BEFOREAFTER- I have no crease
- My eyes look sleepy
- Non-incisional
- Ptosis (non-incisional)
Natural-Adhesion Double Eyelid + Non-Incisional Ptosis Correction
- BEFOREAFTER
- My eyes look sleepy
- Ptosis (non-incisional)
Under-Eye Fat Repositioning + Non-Incisional Ptosis Correction
BEFOREAFTER- I have no crease
- My eyes look sleepy
- My eyes look small or short
- Non-incisional
- Inner corner
- Ptosis (non-incisional)
Epicanthoplasty (Inner Corner) + Non-Incisional Ptosis Correction + Natural-Adhesion Double Eyelid
BEFOREAFTER- I have no crease
- My eyes look sleepy
- I am unhappy with a previous surgery
- Revision
- Incisional crease
- Ptosis (incisional)
Eye Revision Surgery + Incisional Double Eyelid + Incisional Ptosis Correction
BEFOREAFTER- I have no crease
- My eyes look sleepy
- I am unhappy with a previous surgery
- Revision
- Incisional crease
- Ptosis (incisional)
Eye Revision Surgery + Incisional Double Eyelid + Incisional Ptosis Correction
BEFOREAFTER- I have no crease
- My eyes look sleepy
- My eyes look small or short
- I am unhappy with a previous surgery
- Revision
- Incisional crease
- Ptosis (incisional)
- Lower corner
- Outer corner
Eye Revision Surgery + Incisional Double Eyelid + Incisional Ptosis Correction +2
BEFOREAFTER- I have no crease
- My eyes look sleepy
- Non-incisional
- Ptosis (non-incisional)
Natural-Adhesion Double Eyelid + Non-Incisional Ptosis Correction
BEFOREAFTER- I have no crease
- My eyes look sleepy
- My eyes look small or short
- Incisional crease
- Inner corner
- Ptosis (incisional)
Incisional Double Eyelid + Incisional Ptosis Correction + Epicanthoplasty (Inner Corner)
BEFOREAFTER- I have no crease
- My eyes look sleepy
- My eyes look small or short
- Non-incisional
- Inner corner
- Ptosis (non-incisional)
- Lower corner
- Outer corner
Natural-Adhesion Double Eyelid + Non-Incisional Ptosis Correction + Epicanthoplasty (Inner Corner) +2
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FIND YOURS
Which procedure fits you
Five questions give you a direction. The exact method is decided with your surgeon.
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VERYGOOD EYES
What makes eye surgery here different
Eye surgery is not one shape applied to everyone. We design around your eye and your face, and consult and operate one to one.
One-to-one design
The shape of the eye, how strongly it opens, the muscle, skin thickness and facial asymmetry are all examined, so the crease that results belongs to your face.
Years of operating
Our eye team's technique comes from a large volume of eye surgery, and is recognised for difficult cases including revision.
Faster recovery, minimal scarring
Long experience means we do not over-resect tissue or fix too deeply, which keeps scarring to a minimum.
Precision analysis
Eye surgery depends on a thorough consultation and an analysis of the eye as it is now — that is what decides the direction of surgery.
- Facial proportion
- Eye shape
- Eye length and spacing
- Height of the eye tail
- Pupil size
- Whether ptosis is present
- Skin thickness and eye muscle
Our surgical safety system
We put the patient first and treat satisfaction as the measure that matters, working continuously to give each patient the best result and care.
Precision analysis
Before surgery we analyse your condition in detail so the operation fits it.
One surgeon, start to finish
No ghost doctors. One dedicated eye surgeon performs the whole operation to the end.
Emergency equipment on site
Safety is considered down to what you never see — hospital-grade emergency equipment and systems are in place.
Named anaesthesiologist
A board-certified anaesthesiologist is resident, under a named-doctor system built so surgery is done safely.
Structured aftercare
Recovery care and scheduled follow-up visits track how the result settles.
Sterilisation and disinfection
Infection prevention runs on a sterilisation system, with hygiene managed thoroughly and to a schedule.
TECHNIQUES
Eye surgery is not one operation
Several different techniques sit under the name Eye surgery. Which one applies depends on what the examination finds, and each carries its own recovery. Below are the operations we actually perform in this category.
Which line do you want
LINE STYLE
The same surgery reads differently depending on how the line is set. We choose together from four.
Tucked at the front, opening outward toward the tail. The most chosen line.
Which line suits you depends on lid thickness and eye shape. We decide it in person.
Back to daily life sooner
Stay in Korea
At least 7 days
Non-incision ptosis correction
Eyes look sleepy not because of the crease but because the muscle that lifts the eyelid is weak. Through three small openings that muscle is tightened so the eye opens wider, with no incision line. Swelling settles relatively quickly.
Back to daily life3–5 days
Natural-adhesion double eyelid
A crease is formed by fixing the lid to the tissue beneath through tiny openings rather than a full incision. The line reads softer, the swelling comes down fast, and it can be revised later more easily than a cut crease.
Back to daily life3–5 days
Bling eye
Natural adhesion crease and non-incisional ptosis correction in one. A crease alone leaves the eye the same size; adjusting the muscle that lifts the lid at the same time makes it read larger and clearer while staying natural.
Back to daily life3–5 days
Epicanthoplasty (inner corner)
The fold covering the inner corner is opened, so the eye reads longer and the distance between the eyes looks shorter. It is almost always combined with a crease procedure, because on its own it changes proportion but not lid shape.
Back to daily life5–7 days
Triple epicanthoplasty
Inner, outer and lower corners opened together so the eye widens both horizontally and vertically. We measure how much hidden space each eye actually has and open only that much. Used when the eye is short and an inner opening alone has nowhere to go.
Back to daily life5–7 days
Dual epicanthoplasty
Inner and outer corners together. The mongolian fold at the front is opened and length is added toward the tail, so the proportion reads evenly rather than stretched at one end.
Back to daily life5–7 days
Swelling lasts longer
Stay in Korea
At least 7 days
Under-eye fat repositioning
The fat bulging under the eye is not removed but moved down into the hollow below it, filling the dark groove instead of leaving an empty one. That is why removing the fat alone often makes people look older, not younger.
Back to daily life7–10 days
Upper blepharoplasty
Loose upper-lid skin is removed along the natural crease, so the lid stops resting on the lashes and the eye opens again. For many patients this is as much a functional operation as an aesthetic one.
Back to daily life7–10 days
Epicanthoplasty restoration
When a corner was opened too far and the inner or outer edge looks unnatural, the opening is closed back toward its original shape. Exposed conjunctiva or a lid that has turned outward is treated here too.
Back to daily life7–10 days
Incisional ptosis correction
The lifting muscle is adjusted directly through the lid crease. It is more precise and holds better than the non-incision route, and it is what we choose when the lid is heavy or the muscle is clearly weak. The trade-off is a longer, more visible swelling period.
Back to daily life10–14 days
Incisional double eyelid
The crease is made through a full incision, so excess skin and fat can be removed at the same time. This is the durable choice for thick lids or when skin has to come off — and you should plan for about two weeks.
Back to daily life10–14 days
Lower blepharoplasty
Skin as well as fat is addressed, through an incision just under the lash line. It is the right call when the skin itself has loosened — and it is the reason this needs more recovery than repositioning alone.
Back to daily life10–14 days
Revision surgery
Stay in Korea
At least 7 days
Adjusted at consultation
Eye revision surgery
A second operation works with scar tissue, an existing crease line and whatever the first surgery changed. We plan it from your photographs and, ideally, your previous records — and we say plainly when the safest answer is to leave it alone.
Back to daily life14–21 days
COMPARE
4 eye procedures side by side
Four procedures with confusingly similar names, set against the same criteria. Recovery times and recommended stays are our standard ranges; the case counts are the photos actually published on this site.
Swipe the table sideways to compare
| Incisional double eyelidCreates the line while trimming fat and skin | Non-incisional double eyelidFixed with sutures, no incision | Ptosis correctionAdjusts the muscle that lifts the eyelid | EpicanthoplastyOpens the inner fold to lengthen the eye | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stay in Korea | At least 7 days | At least 7 days | At least 7 days | At least 7 days |
| Back to daily life | 10–14 days | 5–7 days | 3–5 days | 7 days |
| How long it lasts | Tends to hold semi-permanently | May loosen over time | Tends to hold semi-permanently | A permanent change that is hard to reverse |
| Swelling | Moderate to strong | Mild | Moderate | Mild |
| Scarring | A fine trace may remain along the line | No incision, so scarring is minimal | Almost none if non-incisional; follows the eyelid line if incisional | A fine trace may remain at the inner corner |
| Suits | Thicker eyelids with more fat, or skin that has begun to droop | Thin eyelids with little fat | Eyes opened by lifting the forehead rather than the lid | An epicanthal fold that makes the eye look short |
| Not advised for | Short trips that cannot absorb the swelling period | Heavy eyelid fat or clearly drooping skin | Cases where the brow, not the eyelid, is what has dropped | Eyes already set close together |
| Before & after | 36See these cases | 49See these cases | 49See these cases | 33See these cases |
Recovery times and recommended stays are general ranges and shift with eyelid condition and any procedures combined with them. Case counts include every published case in which that technique was part of the operation.
HONEST FIRST
Who this suits — and who it does not
Hiding the cases we turn away in a footnote is not honesty, it is a disclaimer. If the right-hand column describes you, we will say so in the consultation.
This usually helps if
The conditions we most often confirm during consultation.
- You raise your forehead and eyebrows to open your eyes, leaving lines on your foreheadSee 48 cases with this concern
- Your double eyelid line keeps fading, or the two sides no longer match
- People often tell you that you look sleepy, and you want the shape of the eye itself to change
- A previous eyelid surgery healed unnaturally and you are considering revisionSee 42 cases with this concern
We do not recommend surgery if
Cases where we postpone surgery or suggest another route first.
- Untreated dry eye or blepharitis — we ask you to see an ophthalmologist first
- A travel schedule too short for stitch removal and the first follow-up in Korea
- You want the exact eyes from a celebrity photo — a different eyelid structure cannot produce the same shape
- Pregnancy, or an uncontrolled thyroid or bleeding disorder
REVISION
Thinking about revision surgery
What can be done depends on which case you are in. These are the seven types we actually work with.
- Why it happens
- Usually seen when the line was designed too large, or the fixation point was set too high.
- How it is corrected
- We measure the distance from brow to crease and from crease to lashes, along with the tone of the levator muscle and how prominent the eye is. The existing crease is released, unnecessary scar tissue removed, and fat repositioned so the crease sits lower and looks natural.
- Why it happens
- One crease has loosened, or the original surgery set the two lines differently — sometimes at the same height but at different depths.
- How it is corrected
- The existing crease is released and the length, depth and height of the line are adjusted to your proportions. Where needed, ptosis correction is done at the same time to bring the two sides level.
- Why it happens
- The fixation was too weak, soft tissue around the line was not fully removed, or ptosis was never corrected.
- How it is corrected
- If the skin is thin and there is little scar tissue, non-incisional ptosis correction with the natural adhesion method is enough. Where scarring is heavy or the skin is thick, an incisional revision or ptosis correction is used.
- Why it happens
- Skin has loosened since surgery, or the crease was set low from the start.
- How it is corrected
- The loosened skin is lifted and fixed, or the crease is set higher to reach the shape you want.
Procedures involvedIncisional double eyelid
See before & after for this- Why it happens
- Ptosis was present but was not corrected — only the crease was made.
- How it is corrected
- Ptosis correction opens the eye so it reads larger and clearer.
- Why it happens
- Scarring can worsen with depth, so the degree of the existing ptosis correction or the depth of the crease fixation can be adjusted.
- How it is corrected
- If there is enough lid skin, the scarred section is removed and closed again. Where needed, fat repositioning or fat grafting builds a new crease at a natural depth.
- Why it happens
- Nothing went wrong in surgery — the shape or height of the line simply is not what you wanted.
- How it is corrected
- We take the time in consultation to understand exactly the line you want, and correct to it.
Revision is best done at least 6 months after the first surgery.
Send a photo of how your eyes look now and we will tell you which type it is closest to. If you have records from the first surgery, send those too.
Send photos and askSURGERY INFO
What the operation involves
General ranges. They shift with the specific procedure and your own anatomy.
- Operating time
- 30 minutes – 2 hours
- Anesthesia
- Sedation
- Hospital stay
- Usually not required
- Stitch removal
- 3–7 days after surgery
- Washing & showering
- From the day after surgery
- Recovery
- 5–14 days
RECOVERY
How many days off, and when to fly
The number international patients need before anything else. From the day swelling peaks to the final result — nothing left out.
Recommended stay in Korea
At least 7 days
Enough time to have your stitches removed and your first follow-up before you fly home.
Day 0Day 3Week 1Month 1Month 3Month 6
- Swelling peaks2–3 days
- Stitches out3–5 days
- Back to daily life5–7 days
- Starts to look natural1 month
- Final result3 months
Recommended stay in Korea
At least 7 days
Enough time to have your stitches removed and your first follow-up before you fly home.
Day 0Day 3Week 1Month 1Month 3Month 6
- Swelling peaks3–5 days
- Stitches out5–7 days
- Back to daily life10–14 days
- Starts to look natural2–3 months
- Final result6 months
Recommended stay in Korea
At least 7 days
Enough time to have your stitches removed and your first follow-up before you fly home.
Day 0Day 3Week 1Month 1Month 3Month 6
- Swelling peaks2–3 days
- Stitches out2–3 days
- Back to daily life3–5 days
- Starts to look natural1 month
- Final result3 months
Recommended stay in Korea
At least 7 days
Enough time to have your stitches removed and your first follow-up before you fly home.
Day 0Day 3Week 1Month 1Month 3Month 6
- Swelling peaks2–3 days
- Stitches out5–7 days
- Back to daily life7 days
- Starts to look natural1–2 months
- Final result3 months
Recommended stay in Korea
At least 7 days
Enough time to have your stitches removed and your first follow-up before you fly home.
Day 0Day 3Week 1Month 1Month 3Month 6
- Swelling peaks3–5 days
- Stitches out5–7 days
- Back to daily life7–10 days
- Starts to look natural1–2 months
- Final result3 months
Minimum stayAt least 7 days
When you can do what
It varies a little by procedure, but these are the points we work to.
- Washing face and hair
- After stitches are out
- Eye makeup
- 3–5 days after stitches are out
- Contact lenses
- After 2 weeks
- Phone and screens
- Short periods from the next day
- Light exercise
- After 2 weeks
- Alcohol and smoking
- After 4 weeks
- Flying home
- After the minimum stay of 7 days
Recovery differs from person to person. We adjust these at your follow-up visits.
MINIMUM STAY
How many days you need in Korea
For patients travelling from abroad, we ask you to plan for the minimum stay below so that we can check your recovery before you fly home.
Minimum recommended stay for this surgery
At least 7 daysEye surgery
| Surgery | Minimum recommended stay |
|---|---|
| Face & neck lift | At least 14 days |
| Nose surgery | At least 7 or 14 days14 days when osteotomy is involved or for revision surgery; 7 days otherwise. |
| Facial contouring | At least 14 days |
| Breast augmentation | At least 7 days |
| Body contouring (liposuction) | At least 10 days |
| Fat grafting | At least 7 days |
The length of stay can change with how your recovery goes. We set the exact dates together during your consultation.
FOR INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS
What we arrange for patients flying in
These benefits are for international patients residing outside Korea.
Free interpretation for your consultation
Interpretation during consultation is provided free of charge for international patients.
Languages
- English
- Indonesian
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Mongolian
- Vietnamese
- Thai
- Russian
- Cambodian
Airport pickup
We arrange a taxi from the airport for patients travelling from abroad. Depending on your surgery booking you can use it one-way or round-trip, between the airport and your hotel or the clinic.
Airport pickup Type Eligible from One-way Surgery booking of KRW 20,000,000 Round-trip Surgery booking of KRW 30,000,000 Offered to patients who have completed a surgery booking. Requests are taken on WhatsApp, with no deadline.
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We can introduce partner hotels near the clinic at partner rates. We help with the booking during your consultation.
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PARTNER HOTELS
Partner hotels
Hotels near the clinic. The partner rates below are listed exactly as the hotels gave them to us.
3-star
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
서울특별시 서초구 강남대로 323Open in mapsPartner rateFrom ₩80,000
Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam Room Partner rate Single ₩80,000–₩100,000 Double ₩100,000–₩130,000 Twin ₩110,000–₩140,000 Triple ₩160,000–₩180,000 
3-star
Urban Place Gangnam
서울특별시 서초구 효령로77길 30Open in mapsPartner rateFrom ₩99,000
Urban Place Gangnam Room Partner rate Standard Twin ₩99,000 Standard Double ₩99,000 Superior Double ₩110,000 Deluxe Double ₩121,000 
1-star
Jerry's Planet Hotel
서울시 강남구 강남대로92길 13Open in mapsPartner rateFrom ₩100,000
Jerry's Planet Hotel Room Partner rate Standard Double ₩100,000 
3-star
Hotel Seine
서울 강남구 논현로 533Open in mapsPartner rateFrom ₩110,000
All rooms have one queen-size double bed.
Hotel Seine Room Weekday (Sun–Thu) Weekend (Fri–Sat) Classic Double ₩110,000 ₩140,000 Premium Double ₩140,000 ₩170,000 Junior Suite ₩160,000 ₩190,000 Executive Suite ₩220,000 ₩250,000 
2-star
Hotel The Designers LYJ Gangnam Premier
서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로 113Open in mapsPartner rateFrom ₩110,000
Hotel The Designers LYJ Gangnam Premier Room Weekday (Sun–Thu) Weekend (Fri–Sat) Superior Twin ₩110,000 ₩150,000 Superior Family Twin ₩120,000 ₩160,000 Deluxe Double ₩130,000 ₩170,000 Deluxe Family Twin ₩140,000 ₩180,000 Designers Suite Double ₩160,000 ₩200,000 Designers Suite Triple ₩180,000 ₩220,000 LYJ Suite ₩260,000 ₩300,000 
4-star
Ocloud Hotel
서울특별시 서초구 사평대로58길 12Open in mapsPartner rateFrom ₩180,000
Rates need to be confirmed before booking each month.
Ocloud Hotel Room Weekday (Sun–Thu) Weekend (Fri–Sat) Standard Double ₩180,000 ₩180,000 Deluxe Double / King ₩190,000 ₩190,000 Family Twin ₩210,000 ₩210,000 Family Suite ₩300,000 ₩300,000 
5-star
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam
서울시 강남구 봉은사로 130Open in mapsPartner rateFrom ₩250,000
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam Room Weekday (Sun–Thu) Weekend (Fri–Sat) Superior ₩250,000 ₩250,000 Deluxe ₩280,000 ₩280,000 Executive ₩330,000 ₩330,000 
5-star
Josun Palace
서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로 231Open in mapsPartner rateFrom ₩280,000
Josun Palace Room Weekday (Sun–Thu) Weekend (Fri–Sat) King Classic ₩280,000 ₩280,000 King Junior Suite ₩370,000 ₩370,000 State Room ₩400,000 ₩500,000 Masters Room ₩450,000 ₩550,000 Grand Masters Room ₩600,000 ₩700,000 Grand Masters Bay Room ₩650,000 ₩750,000 Masters Junior Suite ₩800,000 ₩900,000
These are partner rates and may change depending on when you book. We help with the booking during your consultation.
YOUR CARE TEAM
The surgeons who handle this procedure
We do not publish who operated on each individual case. What we do publish is every surgeon who handles this procedure. Open a profile for their credentials and the cases they were part of.
Im Young MinChief Director
Centres
- Eyes
- Nose
- Anti-Aging
- Body & Breast
- Facial Contouring
Board-certified in Plastic Surgery
Eyes, nose, facial contouring, body and breast, anti-aging — five of the clinic’s eight centres, the widest remit of anyone here.
- Full member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
- Board-certified plastic surgeon, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
- Adjunct professor of plastic surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
426cases their centres handle
1 international credential
Hong Dae WonDirector
Centres
- Eyes
- Nose
- Injectables
Board-certified in Plastic Surgery
Eye and nose surgery, primarily — plus non-surgical treatments in the injectables centre.
- International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
- Plastic surgery fellowship, Florence University Hospital, Italy
- Board-certified plastic surgeon, Asan Medical Center, Seoul
277cases their centres handle
6 international credentials
Yang Jong PhilDirector
Centres
- Eyes
- Nose
- Anti-Aging
- Injectables
Board-certified in Plastic Surgery
Eye and nose surgery, plus anti-aging and injectables. Surgical and non-surgical, side by side.
- International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
- Plastic surgery fellowship, University of Chicago Medical Center
- Board-certified plastic surgeon, Korea University Hospital
295cases their centres handle
6 international credentials
SAFETY
What we have in place
The further you travel, the heavier this question gets. If something goes wrong you cannot simply come back the next day, and there may be no one beside you who speaks your language.
Analysis before surgery
We analyse the face before surgery to decide what to address and how far to go.
The doctor who consults, operates
One doctor handles the consultation, the diagnosis, the surgery and the follow-up. Your surgeon does not change partway.
Emergency readiness
Medical equipment and response procedures are in place for emergencies during surgery.
Anaesthesiologists on site
Board-certified anaesthesiology specialists are on site, and we publish who administers your anaesthesia.
Follow-up after surgery
We schedule your visits for suture removal and healing checks together with you.
Sterilisation
Instruments and the operating room follow disinfection and sterilisation procedures to prevent infection.
REVIEWS
What eye surgery patients wrote
97 of the Google reviews mention eye surgery. Shown exactly as written, unedited.
- Google rating
- 4.9from 405
- Naver
- 666visitor reviews
Renna Ba5.0 · 2026-08
I had upper eyelid surgery with Dr. Yang Jong Phil and I’m really happy with how it’s gone so far. From the first consultation, the clinic was responsive and easy to communicate with — my questions were answered quickly and I never felt rushed or left in the dark. On the day of surgery, the staff were attentive and made sure I was comfortable throughout. Dr. Yang took real care with the design, which I think makes all the difference with eyelid work. I’m now at day 7 post-op and while I know there’s still healing ahead, the results already look natural and well-balanced. Very glad I chose this clinic and would recommend them.
Birgitte Gronbech5.0 · 2026-07
I would like to share my experience with the VG Clinic. I am on my way home now after a deep plane face and neck lift, forehead lift and reduction, platysmaplasty and lower blepharoplasty It all went very well despite the multiple procedures. It was quite an experience, but the clinic gently guided me though those first two weeks with many check ups. I’m really happy with the results and highly recommend Dr Im Young Min and all the staff at the VG Clinic. Thank you very much! Birgitte
Lise Ducan5.0 · 2026-07
I had wonderful experience at Very Good plastic surgery. I had deep plane face and neck lift, lower blepharoplasty and breast augmentation revision. Dr. Im Young Min was professional on his work, highly recommended to anyone who is considering to have the plastic surgery. Pre-, post- operation was all well managed from the VG, hyper barric chamber and de swelling light was really helpful. Special thanks for Smile, Lilit and Jenny for taking good care of me. After 1 year I came. Back for another procedure because I was very happy and felt very safe in that clinic with Dr Im young Min Everything went well the team is always very supportive and friendly and professional I really recommend the clinic
Maria Stoegerer5.0 · 2026-07
I had an excellent experience at VG Plastic Surgery. From the very beginning, the entire team was incredibly professional, kind, and supportive. I had a face and brow-lift, as well as a lower blepharoplasty I traveled to Seoul on my own, so I was naturally a little nervous beforehand. However, the team—especially Jenny—made me feel welcome, cared for, and reassured every step of the way. I always felt that someone was there whenever I had a question or needed assistance. Dr. Im Young Min is an outstanding surgeon and a truly compassionate doctor. He took the time to listen, explain everything thoroughly, and made me feel completely at ease. His professionalism, expertise, and genuine care gave me great confidence throughout the entire process. The organization, communication, aftercare, and personal support were exceptional. Everything was handled smoothly, and I felt well looked after from my first consultation until my recovery. I am very happy with my experience and the results, and I would highly recommend VG Plastic Surgery to anyone considering treatment in Seoul. Thank you to Dr. Im Young Min, Jenny, and the entire team for making this such a positive experience!
Collected 2026-09-09 and reproduced as written — no translation, no editing. Naver reviews are not collected; we link to them.
AFTER YOU FLY HOME
We keep watching after you leave
It does not end when you fly. At set points we review photographs, and the surgeon who operated answers in writing. When photographs are not enough, we look by video.
Before you fly
At your last follow-up we check where you are and tell you what to send, and when.
Week 1
Swelling and the state of the incision, reviewed by photograph.
Month 1
The line settling in. What you see at this point is not the final result.
Month 3
Follow-up runs to here. If needed we look by video.
Tell us right away if
- Bleeding that will not stop
- Pain that keeps getting worse
- Fever or chills
- Blurred or changed vision
- Sudden swelling on one side only
- Discharge or an odour
These are signs not to wait on. Send a photo through messenger and you will have an answer the same day.
Message usFAQ
Questions we get most
At least 7 days for eye surgery. That covers stitch removal and the first follow-up before you fly. It is not the same as being back to daily life — that is a longer, separate number.
After the minimum stay of 7 days. The point is that you do not fly with stitches still in. Do not book your return flight for the day of your last appointment — appointments move.
5–7 days or 7–10 days depending on the procedure. Non-incisional methods sometimes have no stitches to remove. Your stay is planned around this.
Swelling peaks at 3–5 days and settles after that. It looks natural at around 2–3 months, with the final result at 6 months. Non-incisional methods are faster.
Yes, though it is best done at least 6 months after the first surgery. Revision is planned differently — please bring photos and, if you have them, records from the first operation.
Interpretation during consultation is free. An interpreter is with you through consultation, the design check on the morning of surgery, and every follow-up visit.
Booking is done through the consultation form or messenger. It is safer to confirm your dates through a photo consultation before buying a non-refundable ticket.
Yes. There are no ghost doctors — one dedicated eye surgeon performs the whole operation to the end.
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