Procedures

buried suture (non-incisional) double eyelid surgery

₩764,500from 15,442 reviews308 clinics
Forms an upper eyelid crease by passing buried sutures between the tarsus or levator aponeurosis and the skin through a few small punctures, with no continuous incision. Also described as the suture or DST method.
58 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalLocal764 before/after photos
Rating
9.64/ 10
from 15,442 reviews
Satisfaction
96.7%
from 15,442 reviews
Median price
₩764,500
₩440,000–₩1,430,000 · ≈ US$537
Downtime
4–10days
Full recovery 4–12 wks
Flight safe
5days after

Calculated from 14 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How much does buried suture (non-incisional) double eyelid surgery cost in Korea?

Median price ₩764,500 (≈ US$537). ₩440,000–₩1,430,000 Calculated from 14 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded)

Bundled procedures ₩649,000 · From 730 bundled cases

How long is the downtime for buried suture (non-incisional) double eyelid surgery?

4–10 days. Full recovery 4–12 wks · Flight safe 5 days

Loss or loosening of the crease over time is reported more often than with incisional methods, and the technique gives no access to remove excess eyelid skin or fat.
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Last updated 2026-08-06