The incisional technique creates a permanent crease through a small precise incision and is ideal for thicker eyelids or excess skin, while the non-incisional (suture) method uses tiny stitches for a less invasive option with faster recovery. The right choice depends on your eyelid anatomy. Dr. Kim, expertly trained in both, recommends the approach that best fits your eyes.

Double eyelid surgery results, particularly with the incisional technique, are generally permanent, as the crease is surgically established to last. Non-incisional methods may be longer-lasting in some patients than others. Dr. Kim recommends the technique best suited to durable, natural results for your eyes.

Double eyelid surgery is designed to enhance, not erase, your natural appearance — creating a subtle crease that brightens the eyes while preserving your identity and ethnic features. Dr. Kim's philosophy of enhancement over transformation guides every eyelid procedure for an authentic result.

Double eyelid surgery creates a crease by forming a precise connection between the eyelid skin and the underlying muscle, so the fold appears naturally when the eye opens. Technique and crease height are tailored to each patient's anatomy. Dr. Kim's training under Dr. Robert Flowers informs his natural, refined approach.

Most double eyelid surgery patients have sutures removed within about a week, with major swelling and bruising subsiding over 2 to 3 weeks. The crease continues to soften and settle over the following months. Dr. Kim provides detailed aftercare for a smooth recovery.

Good candidates want a natural upper-eyelid crease, have a single or partial eyelid fold, and are in good general health with realistic expectations. A consultation determines the best technique for your eyes. Dr. Kim personally evaluates your eyelid anatomy to plan a crease that complements your features.

Double eyelid surgery creates a defined upper-eyelid crease, making the eyes appear larger, brighter, and more open while keeping a natural look. It is one of the most requested procedures among Asian and Asian-American patients. Trained under Dr. Robert Flowers, the pioneer of modern Asian blepharoplasty, Dr. Kim brings rare expertise to this surgery in Los Angeles.