SISUN PREMIUM EYE SURGERY

Incisional Double Eyelid Surgery

Carefully planned incisions for a natural-looking, well-defined eyelid crease.

  • Surgery Duration
    40 min
  • Anesthesia
    IV Sedation / Local
  • Stitch Removal
    7 days
  • Hospitalization
    Same-day Discharge
  • Recovery Period
    7~14 days

*Individual results may vary. Side effects such as bleeding, infection, and inflammation may occur after cosmetic surgery. Please consult your doctor.

Incisional Double Eyelid Surgery?

Incisional Double Eyelid+Upper Epicanthoplasty(3 months)

This procedure is ideal for those with thick eyelid skin or
those with stretched skin from double eyelid tape use.
The double eyelid crease is designed and incised, unnecessary muscle and fat tissue are removed,
and the eye-opening muscle is located and secured.

Since the eyelid skin is incised, recovery takes longer
than with the non-incisional method. However, once performed,
the results rarely come undone, and
the biggest advantage is that the desired double eyelid crease can be created
regardless of the existing eye shape.

  • Incisional Double Eyelid (Revision)+Upper Epicanthoplasty (3 months)

  • Incisional Ptosis Correction + Medial Epicanthoplasty + Upper Epicanthoplasty (3 months)

  • Incisional Ptosis Correction + Upper Epicanthoplasty (2 months)

  • Incisional Ptosis Correction (1 month)

Incisional Double Eyelid Surgery Candidates

  • Thick
    eyelid skin
  • Severely sagging
    eyelid skin
  • Excessive fat
    in the eyelid
  • Weak
    eye-opening
    muscle strength
  • Previous buried
    suture method
    that has loosened

Incisional Double Eyelid Surgery Surgical Technique

Before Surgery

<Problem Analysis>
Thick eyelid skin with severe sagging
and no double eyelid crease

STEP01

Design the height and shape
of the double eyelid crease through consultation

STEP02

Incise along the designed line
and remove unnecessary
fat and muscle

STEP03

Measure skin thickness
and suture at the appropriate depth

After Surgery

Defined double eyelid crease achieved

Types of Double Eyelid Creases

What kind of eyes do you want?

  • In Fold In Fold
    The crease line is not visible at the inner corner. Most East Asians have this type of double eyelid.

    For people seeking a subtle change, including men who prefer a discreet inner eyelid crease.

  • In-out fold In-Out Fold
    The crease connects with the inner corner
    and is visible on the outside.
    This is an intermediate line between
    In Fold and Out Fold.

    A popular choice for a natural-looking crease and a more open appearance.

  • Semi-out fold Semi-Out Fold
    The crease starting point is higher
    than In-Out Fold but
    relatively lower than
    Out Fold.

    A crease that combines a natural appearance with more noticeable definition.

  • Out-fold Out Fold
    The double eyelid crease does not
    touch the inner corner
    and appears higher
    and more visible.

    For people who prefer a more defined crease and an open-looking eye shape.

“Is double eyelid surgery alone enough to create the desired crease?”
The key factors determining the double eyelid crease are:
Double eyelid surgery (crease height) 40%,
Epicanthoplasty (epicanthal fold presence) 60%.
The epicanthal fold is the key!
The relationship between double eyelid and inner corner epicanthal fold
Successful double eyelid surgery does not end by simply addressing the crease line.
The shape of the double eyelid crease is determined by the presence and shape of the inner corner epicanthal fold.

Incisional ptosis correction + medial epicanthoplasty + upper epicanthoplasty (7 months)

  1. No crease / In Fold
  2. Medial / Upper epicanthoplasty
    (epicanthal fold removal)
  3. In-Out Fold / In Fold

If double eyelid surgery is performed without removing the epicanthal fold,
the crease will not be visible, making it difficult to create
an In-Out Fold or Out Fold double eyelid.
In this case, the epicanthal fold is removed through medial and upper epicanthoplasty
to reveal the crease starting point at the inner corner.

Medial epicanthoplasty restoration + lateral canthoplasty restoration (1 month)

  1. Out-fold
  2. Medial epicanthoplasty restoration
    (lacrimal lake adjustment)
  3. In-Out Fold / In Fold

Out Fold double eyelids may feature excessive lacrimal lake exposure
or a narrow intercanthal distance.
In this case, medial epicanthoplasty restoration surgery can reduce
the degree of lacrimal lake exposure while correcting to In Fold or In-Out Fold.

For an ideal double eyelid crease,
depending on the presence and shape of the inner corner epicanthal fold,
procedures such as medial epicanthoplasty, upper epicanthoplasty, epicanthoplasty restoration, and axis rotation should be performed in combination
.

In Fold, In-Out Fold, Out Fold

In Fold

In Fold

” A natural, subtle change “

The In Fold double eyelid is the most commonly seen type among East Asians
due to the anatomical structure of the eye and surrounding area.
The crease starts from inside the eyelid and gradually widens for a natural line.

WHO?
For people seeking a subtle change, including men who prefer a discreet inner eyelid crease

In-out fold

In-Out Fold

” Natural yet refreshingly open eyes “

The In-Out Fold double eyelid is highly preferred as it combines the natural look of the In Fold
with the refreshingly open eyes of the Out Fold.

If the eyes are sunken or the epicanthal fold is severe, creating an In-Out Fold double eyelid is difficult,
so orbital fat grafting, medial epicanthoplasty, and upper epicanthoplasty are often performed.

WHO?
Suitable for those who want a natural look with a moderately visible crease

Out-fold

Out Fold

” Glamorous and vivid eyes “

The Out Fold double eyelid requires a higher crease line,
so it suits those who naturally have large eyes and mild epicanthal folds.

If the epicanthal fold is severe, creating this crease is difficult, so combining medial and upper
epicanthoplasty can produce a more natural result.

However, excessive medial and upper epicanthoplasty for an Out Fold double eyelid
may cause scarring or unnatural lines, so the intercanthal distance
and degree of lacrimal lake exposure should be evaluated before surgery.

WHO?
Suitable when there is no epicanthal fold, minimal lacrimal lake exposure, and appropriate intercanthal distance

Incisional Double Eyelid Surgery

Select photos with a Click badge to read the full case on our blog.
01 In Fold
Case 7
절개쌍꺼풀+윗트임+뒤트임(1년8개월)
Before
After
Assessment

Only the outer end of an in-line double eyelid was visible; the patient wanted a clearer, slightly higher in-line contour.

Procedure Notes

Incisional double-eyelid surgery and upper epicanthoplasty created a defined parabolic double-eyelid line.

Case 8
절개쌍꺼풀+뒤트임(1개월)
Before
After
Assessment

The eyes were horizontally long but vertically short, without a double eyelid.

Procedure Notes

Upper epicanthoplasty would have helped raise the line, but the patient wanted minimal surgery, so incisional double-eyelid surgery alone created a natural in-line double eyelid.

Case 9
절개쌍꺼풀+윗트임(2개월)
Before
After
Assessment

A year of double-eyelid adhesive use had caused upper-lid skin laxity, settling downward and concealing the double eyelid as an inner fold

Procedure Notes

Incisional double-eyelid surgery and upper epicanthoplasty lifted the lax, drooping lid, creating a defined in-line double eyelid.

Case 10
절개쌍꺼풀/눈매교정(2개월)
Before
After
Assessment

A congenital in-out double eyelid was present but indistinct, sleepy and constricted-looking

Procedure Notes

To create a defined line, an incisional approach was used for ptosis correction and double-eyelid surgery. The iris became attractively visible and the eye contour more defined, with a natural in-line double eyelid.

* 환자의 사전동의를 받아 촬영한 사진입니다.
02In-out fold
Case 7
절개 쌍꺼풀+앞트임+윗트임(1년)
Before
After
Assessment

An epicanthal fold pulled the upper eyelid downward, making an in-line double eyelid unavoidable.

Procedure Notes

Medial epicanthoplasty rotated the inner corner horizontally, while upper epicanthoplasty and incisional double-eyelid surgery made the previously hidden double-eyelid line clearly visible.

Case 8
절개쌍꺼풀+윗트임(3개월)
Before
After
Assessment

Although the preoperative photograph was taken with the eyes forcefully opened, there was significant skin laxity, causing heavy lids and marked eye fatigue.

Procedure Notes

Upper epicanthoplasty and incisional double-eyelid surgery removed lax upper-lid skin and created a defined double-eyelid line, reducing eye fatigue.

Case 9
절개쌍꺼풀+윗트임(10개월)
Before
After
Assessment

The eyes were narrow and long with a short vertical dimension, with reduced upper-lid skin elasticity for the patient’s age.

Procedure Notes

Because skin elasticity was reduced, incisional double-eyelid surgery was performed; as double-eyelid surgery alone could produce an in-line contour, upper epicanthoplasty was added to create a natural in-out line.

Case 10
절개쌍꺼풀(재)+윗트임(7주)
Before
After
Assessment

Two years of continuous double-eyelid tape and adhesive use had caused severe skin laxity. The patient wanted an incisional in-out double eyelid.

Procedure Notes

Because the eyelid skin was lax, incisional revision brought the overlapping creases together. Upper epicanthoplasty was added to create a smooth, natural in-out crease.

* 환자의 사전동의를 받아 촬영한 사진입니다.
03Out-fold
Case 7
절개쌍꺼풀(재)+앞트임+윗트임
+뒤트임+밑트임(7주)
Before
After
Assessment

Drooping upper-lid skin covered the double eyelid, leaving only its outer end visible. The patient wanted a defined double eyelid and a more open eye contour.

Procedure Notes

Because the skin lacked elasticity and was lax, incisional double-eyelid surgery with medial and upper epicanthoplasty created an out-line double eyelid.

Case 8
절개쌍꺼풀/눈매교정(재)
윗트임(재)+뒤트임+밑트임(3개월)
Before
After
Assessment

Although double-eyelid surgery had been performed previously, the line had lowered into an in-line contour.

Procedure Notes

Because the line had loosened previously, incisional double-eyelid surgery and ptosis correction were combined to strengthen eyelid-opening muscles; upper epicanthoplasty was also added to create a larger, defined out-line double eyelid.

Case 9
절개쌍꺼풀+앞트임(11개월)
Before
After
Assessment

Three years of double-eyelid adhesive use caused skin laxity, with a markedly short vertical eye dimension.

Procedure Notes

Because of the lax skin, incisional double-eyelid surgery was performed, creating a larger double-eyelid line within a natural range to maximize vertical eye dimension.

Case 10
절개쌍꺼풀(재)(10개월)
Before
After
Assessment

The patient had undergone double-eyelid surgery twice, six and seven years earlier. The out-line double eyelid had an unnatural shape.

Procedure Notes

The excessive gap between the inner corner and eyelid line was corrected, refining the out-line naturally by lowering it overall and softening the previously bent line.

* 환자의 사전동의를 받아 촬영한 사진입니다.
Incisional Double Eyelid Surgery Surgical Technique
Q. How is this different from conventional incisional methods?
Incisional double-eyelid surgery generally involves more visible scarring and a longer recovery than the buried-suture method. At SISUN Plastic Surgery, the procedure is tailored to the patient's skin and eyelid anatomy, using incisions only where needed to limit scarring and swelling and support recovery.

Q. Does the incisional method leave more visible signs than the buried suture method?
When we recommend the incisional method during consultation, many patients worry about prominent scarring.
Since the skin is incised, scarring does occur. However, we recommend this method because
for thick or sagging eyelid skin, or excessive fat,
the incisional method produces significantly better results than non-incisional methods.
Furthermore, scars naturally fade over time, and the incision line becomes hidden within the double eyelid crease,
making it barely noticeable, so there is no need to worry.

Q. Are there specific eye types where the incisional method is more effective?
For thick or sagging eyelid skin, excessive fat,
or weak eye-opening muscle strength, the incisional method is effective.
However, since it is difficult for patients to accurately assess their own condition,
it is best to determine the surgical method through consultation with the medical team.
When performing double eyelid surgery

Differences between Buried Suture and Incisional Methods

Category Buried Suture Incisional
Surgical Technique Creating micro-holes in the eyelid skin and tying knots with suture thread Incising the eyelid skin, removing unnecessary muscle or fat tissue, and locating and securing the eye-opening muscle
Applicable Procedures
Thin eyelid skin
Elastic skin without sagging
- Thick eyelid skin
Severe skin sagging
- Excessive eyelid fat
Surgery Duration 20 min 40 min
Stitch Removal None After 7 days
Recovery Period 5~7 days 7~14 days
Advantages
- Less swelling and faster recovery since no incision is made
- No stitch removal
- Nearly invisible scarring
- Semi-permanent results with a single surgery
More diverse double eyelid crease designs possible compared to buried suture
Disadvantages
May loosen if knots are not secure
Since incision and suturing are involved, recovery takes longer than buried suture
- Some incision scarring may remain
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