When it comes to enhancing your eyes, eyelid surgery—commonly referred to as blepharoplasty—offers a variety of techniques tailored to your anatomy and goals. At Banobagi Plastic & Aesthetic Clinic in Seoul, selecting the right eyelid surgery method isn’t a one-size-fits-all decision. Instead, it’s a highly personalized process guided by expert surgeons and cutting-edge diagnostics to ensure natural, harmonious, and long-lasting results.
Whether you’re an international patient or a local resident, this guide will help you understand how Banobagi helps you choose the perfect eyelid surgery method for your needs.
🔍 Step 1: Understanding Your Eye Anatomy and Concerns
Banobagi surgeons begin with a comprehensive analysis of your unique eye structure. Factors they consider include:
- Presence or absence of a natural crease
- Thickness of eyelid skin
- Amount of eyelid fat
- Eye symmetry
- Brow and orbital bone shape
- Degree of droopiness or ptosis
- Age and skin elasticity
- Your aesthetic preferences (natural vs. defined look)
This evaluation allows the surgeon to recommend a method that suits both your physical characteristics and your expectations.
🛠 Step 2: Choosing Between the Three Main Eyelid Surgery Techniques
1. Non-Incisional Method (Suture Method)
✅ Best For:
- Younger patients with thin, elastic eyelid skin
- No sagging or excess skin
- Patients who want a subtle, natural result
- Minimal recovery time
📝 Technique:
Tiny punctures are made in the skin, and permanent sutures are threaded to form a natural-looking crease. There is no cutting, which means less swelling and virtually no visible scarring.
🕒 Recovery:
- Swelling lasts 3–5 days
- Back to normal activities in about a week
💡 Banobagi’s Advantage:
They use ultra-fine threads and precise measurement tools to ensure long-lasting, symmetrical results.
2. Incisional Method
✅ Best For:
- Patients with thick eyelid skin or excess fat
- Individuals with sagging or droopy lids
- Revision surgery patients
- Those desiring a more defined crease
📝 Technique:
A thin incision is made along the new eyelid crease, allowing the surgeon to remove fat, adjust muscles, and excise excess skin. The incision is then closed with meticulous suturing to form a new crease.
🕒 Recovery:
- Initial swelling lasts 7–10 days
- Final results become clear after 1–3 months
💡 Banobagi’s Advantage:
Surgeons at Banobagi are known for their artful incision design and scar-minimizing techniques, even for more complex or heavy-lidded cases.
3. Partial Incision Method
✅ Best For:
- Patients who want a balance between natural results and moderate correction
- Slight skin or fat excess
- Mild asymmetry
📝 Technique:
This hybrid method uses a shorter incision, allowing the removal of a small amount of tissue while minimizing trauma. It offers better longevity than the suture method and less scarring than the full incision technique.
🕒 Recovery:
- Swelling subsides within 5–7 days
- Full healing in 1–2 months
💡 Banobagi’s Advantage:
This is one of Banobagi’s most popular techniques for international patients because it balances beauty and recovery time effectively.
⚖️ How Banobagi Helps You Decide the Right Technique
🧑⚕️ In-Depth Consultation
Banobagi provides a detailed one-on-one consultation with:
- 3D facial imaging
- High-resolution photographs
- On-screen crease simulations
- Live sketches drawn onto your eyelids
📊 Custom Recommendation Based on:
- Your eye anatomy
- Lifestyle and recovery availability
- Personal aesthetic goals
- Past surgical history (if any)
- Whether you’re combining procedures (like ptosis correction or epicanthoplasty)
🌐 Special Considerations for International Patients
Banobagi understands that medical tourists often have time and travel constraints. Their multilingual international staff ensures that foreign patients receive:
- Virtual pre-consultations
- Priority scheduling for surgery and follow-ups
- Post-op care kits and guidelines for returning home
- Honest recommendations—only procedures you need
If you’re visiting Korea for 1–2 weeks, Banobagi may suggest non-incisional or partial incision methods for faster healing and fewer visible signs of surgery during your travel.
🧬 Additional Eye Concerns That May Influence Your Method
- Ptosis (Drooping eyelid muscle) → May require ptosis correction with incision method
- Epicanthal folds (inner eye corner skin fold) → May combine with epicanthoplasty
- Under-eye bags or hollowing → May add lower blepharoplasty or fat grafting
Banobagi is skilled at combining procedures while maintaining a natural, non-surgical look.
🗣 What Real Patients Say
“I didn’t know which technique was right for me. Banobagi’s consultation was super clear, and I ended up with the partial incision—it healed quickly and looks perfect!”
– Tina, Australia
“I had really thick lids, and they suggested the incision method. It looked swollen at first, but now it’s so natural. People just think I look more awake.”
– Jason, Malaysia
✅ Summary: How to Choose the Right Eyelid Surgery Method at Banobagi
| Method | Best For | Scar | Downtime | Longevity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Incisional | Thin skin, no sagging, natural crease | Minimal | 3–7 days | 5–10 years |
| Incisional | Thick/sagging skin, revision cases | Minimal (hidden) | 7–14 days | Long-lasting |
| Partial Incision | Moderate correction, subtle crease | Very slight | 5–10 days | Long-lasting |
🧭 Final Thoughts
Banobagi doesn’t believe in one-size-fits-all cosmetic surgery. Their eye-focused, individualized approach means you’ll get a method tailored to your facial features, healing goals, and aesthetic vision.
Whether you’re flying in for surgery or looking for expert advice, Banobagi ensures your eyelid transformation feels like an enhancement—not a drastic change.
