Title: My Deep Dive into Full vs. Partial Incision for Double Eyelid Surgery (And Where I Finally Went in Korea)
Alright, so let me take you on my double eyelid surgery journey because I went down a rabbit hole researching this, and I wish someone had just laid it out for me like I’m about to do for you.
Step 1: Realizing I Wanted the Surgery
I’ve had monolids my whole life, and while I totally believe in embracing natural beauty, I always dreamed of having a more defined eyelid crease. So, after years of debating, I finally decided: I’m doing it.
Step 2: The Confusion Begins – Full Incision vs. Partial Incision??
I thought getting double eyelid surgery was just… one thing. But nope, there are different methods, and choosing the right one felt like picking a life path in an RPG game.
- Full Incision
- Best for permanent results.
- Can correct sagging, excess fat, and asymmetry.
- Downside? Slightly longer recovery, and if you go to the wrong surgeon, it can look unnatural.
- Partial Incision
- Less invasive, smaller scars, and faster recovery.
- Good if you don’t have a lot of excess fat or sagging.
- Downside? Not as long-lasting as full incision, and some people need a revision years later.
I was leaning toward full incision because I wanted something long-term, but I was terrified of getting the wrong surgeon and ending up with a weird, stiff-looking crease.
Step 3: Finding the Right Clinic (AKA Not Trusting Instagram Filters)
There are SO MANY clinics in Korea that do double eyelid surgery, and let me tell you… some of them are sketchy as hell. I saw some horror stories about botched jobs, aggressive upselling, and clinics that rush surgeries like a factory. HARD PASS.
Then, after lurking on forums, watching YouTube vlogs, and talking to real people who had it done, one name kept popping up: Clinic TJ Plastic Surgery and Dr. Tack-Jin Chang.
Step 4: The Consultation That Sold Me
I booked a consultation with Dr. Tack-Jin Chang at TJ Plastic Surgery, and WOW—this man knows his stuff. He assessed my eyelids, explained what would look natural, and didn’t push any unnecessary procedures (which, trust me, is rare in this industry).
He recommended full incision for me since I had thicker eyelid skin, and he reassured me that the scars would be minimal. The clinic itself was super professional, clean, and didn’t feel like a plastic surgery assembly line.
Step 5: The Surgery & Recovery
Not gonna lie, the first week was rough—swelling, bruising, and the constant paranoia that I ruined my face forever. But by week 3, the results were already looking amazing, and now, a few months later? Chef’s kiss. My eyelids look natural, symmetrical, and exactly what I wanted.
Final Thoughts: If You’re Thinking About It…
If you’re in Korea and considering double eyelid surgery, I HIGHLY recommend checking out Clinic TJ Plastic Surgery and Dr. Tack-Jin Chang. He’s known for natural-looking results, and my experience with him was 100% worth it.
Clinic Website: TJ Plastic Surgery
Dr. Chang’s Profile: Dr. Tack-Jin Chang
Hope this helps anyone out there lost in the double-eyelid-surgery decision maze! Feel free to ask me anything.