2026-10-24
Men's Double Eyelid Surgery: Plan Around Each Person's Eyes, Not Personal Taste
A Seorae Plastic Surgery director advises that men's eye surgery should preserve eye function and aim for a softer look, avoiding overly feminine results or heavy scarring.
Men's Double Eyelid Surgery: Plans Should Be Tailored to Each Individual's Eyes, Not Personal Taste
The College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) is over, and winter break is just around the corner. Students who have finished the exam start making all kinds of plans. They need to make up for any lost study time, create fun memories with family and friends, and prepare to step into society or university.
When it comes to building relationships in society, first impressions matter most. They say a first impression is formed within just eight seconds of meeting someone, don't they? Even though the metaverse lets us have avatars to represent us, or perhaps precisely because we have avatars, men are no exception to the desire to make a better impression on others.
In fact, the eyes play the biggest role in creating a softer impression. Some faces show only half of the iris, have brows set close to the eyes, and a forehead that juts out above the eyes. Such features are often described, in kinder terms, as charismatic and distinctive. Still, most people would rather avoid that impression, even in a world that celebrates individuality. Making the eyes look bigger and gentler is the first step toward changing it. The problem, however, is that many men don't want to look feminine. A double eyelid that is too wide or too deep and looks surgically done is something people tend to regret for years. That's why many people consider an inner double eyelid or a monolid-style eye instead. In fact, an inner double eyelid is simply a double eyelid made smaller.
What if the eyes could get bigger without any double eyelid at all? That approach involves cutting the muscle just above the lashes, and this muscle is actually very important to the eye. In the past, surgery that enlarged the eyes by cutting the muscle above the lashes was popular, but it was eventually abandoned because patients ended up sleeping with their eyes partly open or developed dry eye. As a result, techniques were developed to preserve the muscle right above the lashes, and this led to the introduction of methods for creating an inner double eyelid.
A monolid-style eye is also created by a method similar to an inner double eyelid, keeping the eyelid crease from being too deep while strengthening the muscle that lifts the eyelid. However, these two methods are often determined less by personal preference than by the condition of the eyes of the person undergoing surgery. For those with very thick skin or a lot of fat, removing the fat while creating a monolid look tends to be a better fit.
Lee Seok-gi, director of Seorae Plastic Surgery, advised, “Eye surgery that men undergo before entering society should aim for a softer impression while preserving function, rather than making too many changes.” He added, “Be careful not to end up with an overly feminine look or to suffer side effects such as excessive scarring.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can men simply choose their double eyelid surgery based on personal taste?
No. The article argues that plans should be based on each person's eye condition and overall facial proportions rather than personal taste. If the double eyelid crease is too wide or too deep, it can look surgically done and lead to regret, so caution is needed.
Which should you choose: an inner double eyelid or a monolid-style eye shape?
The choice between an inner double eyelid and a monolid-style eye often depends on the condition of the eyes rather than personal preference. For those with very thick skin or excess fat, a monolid-style result with fat removal is considered a better fit.
Is eye surgery that cuts the muscle above the lashes still performed today?
No. The article describes it as a method that was popular in the past but was abandoned because it caused people to sleep with their eyes partly open or led to dry eye. Since then, techniques that preserve the muscle right above the lashes have been introduced, and these are now used to create inner double eyelids.
What side effects should men be careful of when having eye surgery?
Watch out for side effects such as an overly feminine appearance or excessive scarring. Lee Seok-gi, director of Seorae Plastic Surgery, advised aiming for a gentler look while preserving the eye's function.