K-ClinicDouble Eyelid Surgery Korea: How Many Days to Stay (DOY JUN)
For double eyelid surgery in Korea, plan to stay until your stitches are removed: DOY JUN Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul removes stitches about 3–5 days after both natural adhesion and incisional surgery, with 2–3 follow-up visits. Prices are ₩375,000 (natural adhesion) and ₩1,335,000 (incisional), excluding 10% VAT. Your surgeon sets the final length of stay after the consultation.
How Many Days Do You Need for Double Eyelid Surgery in Korea?
When you plan double eyelid surgery in Korea, the first practical question is usually: how many days of leave do I need, and when should I book my return flight?
The answer depends on stitch removal and follow-up visits. This article is based on the general information on the DOY JUN Plastic Surgery website and shows you how to work out your length of stay. The actual number of days is decided by your surgeon after the consultation.
Natural Adhesion vs Incisional Double Eyelid Surgery: What's the Difference?
Both methods have the same stitch removal timing, about 3–5 days after surgery, and both require 2–3 follow-up visits. The main differences are price, surgery time and recovery period.
Natural adhesion takes about 30 minutes and recovery is about 3 days to 1 week. Incisional surgery takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour and recovery is about 1–2 weeks. Both use local or sleep (sedation) anesthesia.
Which method suits your eyes is decided by your surgeon based on the consultation.
How Long Should You Stay in Seoul?
Looking at the process, you need to stay at least until your stitches are removed. If surgery is the day after you arrive, stitch removal falls 3–5 days later, and adding the follow-up visits gives you the baseline length of stay.
The 2–3 follow-up visits are scheduled on your surgeon's instructions and may not all happen before stitch removal. So before booking a flight, tell the clinic your planned departure date and let the surgeon confirm whether the schedule works.
The recovery period (the time for swelling to go down) is longer than the time to stitch removal. If you want to go back to work right after returning home, factor this in too.
How Much Does Double Eyelid Surgery Cost at DOY JUN?
DOY JUN's price list shows prices excluding tax; 10% VAT is added at checkout:
| Procedure | Price (excl. VAT) | With 10% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Natural adhesion double eyelid (non-incisional) | ₩375,000 | ₩412,500 |
| Incisional double eyelid | ₩1,335,000 | ₩1,468,500 |
The price list also shows anesthesia fees separately: sleep (sedation) anesthesia ₩195,000 / general anesthesia ₩585,000. Whether they are charged depends on the procedure, so confirm at your consultation. Do not assume the double eyelid price already includes anesthesia, and do not assume it is always charged extra.
What Other Eye Procedures Can Be Combined?
If your surgeon recommends other eye procedures alongside, check their prices too. The DOY JUN website does not list stitch removal and follow-up timing for these as it does for double eyelid surgery, so follow your surgeon's instructions. When procedures are combined, the length of stay may differ.
What Should You Prepare Before You Travel?
- Tell the clinic about any medication you take (especially anticoagulants) and your past surgery history
- Your planned departure date, shared when you book
- Your passport, and flexible accommodation so you can stay a few extra nights
- Your return-to-work date at home, estimated after the recovery period
DOY JUN is open Monday–Friday 10:00–19:00 and Saturday 10:00–17:00 (no lunch break), and is closed on Sundays. If your stitch removal or follow-up day falls on a Sunday, it has to be moved earlier or later.
The clinic is on the 12th floor of the Urban Hive building, 476 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. From Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), Exit 3 connects to the building through an underground passage.
Common Questions from International Patients
Q. Who performs the surgery?
Director Lee Seung-jun is a board-certified plastic surgeon, and the clinic has 3 board-certified plastic surgeons in total. The same attending surgeon handles you from consultation and surgery through recovery.
Q. What if the swelling hasn't gone down after I go home?
During recovery, the hospital's dedicated team helps with pain, swelling and scar management. Ask about contact options after you return home through the live chat on this website before you book.
The actual surgical method, length of stay and cost depend on your surgeon's examination.
How to Book Double Eyelid Surgery at DOY JUN with K-Clinic
Your length of stay determines your flight and time off, so it is best to confirm it before you leave. Just use the "Request booking" button on this website or the live chat through K-Clinic for a free consultation.
Tell us the procedure you want, the dates you can be in Korea and your planned departure date. We will check with the clinic the surgery date, roughly when stitch removal and follow-ups will fall, the recommended length of stay, whether anesthesia is charged separately, and the total with VAT.
Once your booking is complete, we will send you your appointment time and the address (Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 3, direct underground access, 12th floor).
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to stay in Korea for double eyelid surgery?
According to DOY JUN Plastic Surgery, stitches are removed about 3–5 days after surgery and 2–3 follow-up visits are needed. Your surgeon decides the actual length of stay after the consultation, so tell the clinic your planned departure date when you book.
How much is double eyelid surgery at DOY JUN in Seoul, and what is the price difference between natural adhesion and incisional?
Natural adhesion (non-incisional) double eyelid surgery costs ₩375,000 and incisional costs ₩1,335,000, both excluding 10% VAT. Whether anesthesia is charged separately depends on the procedure, so confirm it at your consultation.
How long is the recovery period after double eyelid surgery in Korea?
DOY JUN states recovery is about 3 days to 1 week for natural adhesion and about 1–2 weeks for incisional surgery. The actual time depends on your condition and your surgeon's judgment.
How do I book double eyelid surgery at DOY JUN through K-Clinic?
Use the "Request booking" button on this website or the live chat. We will check the surgery date, stitch removal and follow-up times with the clinic and work out a recommended length of stay for you.
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Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9) Exit 3, direct underground access to the building
