Procedures

Ptosis Correction (levator surgery / eye-shape correction)

₩770,000from 21,723 reviews303 clinics
Advances or shortens the levator aponeurosis so that the upper eyelid margin sits higher, changing how much of the iris is exposed. In Korea it is frequently performed together with double eyelid crease formation.
61 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalLocal877 before/after photos
Rating
9.73/ 10
from 21,723 reviews
Satisfaction
97.7%
from 21,723 reviews
Median price
₩770,000
₩350,000–₩2,200,000 · ≈ US$541
Downtime
7–14days
Full recovery 8–26 wks
Flight safe
7days after

Calculated from 28 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How much does Ptosis Correction (levator surgery / eye-shape correction) cost in Korea?

Median price ₩770,000 (≈ US$541). ₩350,000–₩2,200,000 Calculated from 28 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded)

Bundled procedures ₩847,000 · From 784 bundled cases

How long is the downtime for Ptosis Correction (levator surgery / eye-shape correction)?

7–14 days. Full recovery 8–26 wks · Flight safe 7 days

Under-correction, over-correction and asymmetry between the two lids are documented, and residual swelling can mask the final lid height for several months.
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Last updated 2026-08-06