Fine Lines Under Eyes in Korea —Eye-Specialized Care & Cost Guide

At a Glance

  • Causes: Thinning skin (dermal collagen loss), repeated smiling/squinting, sun exposure, dehydration, and sometimes volume loss or laxity
  • Best fixes: Energy/skin therapies (fractional/CO₂ laser, RF microneedling), biostimulants (PRP/skin boosters), careful topical/peel plans; add tear-trough filler only for true hollows; consider skin-pinch with lower bleph if excess skin is the main issue
  • Fly-in stay: Non-surgical 1–3 days; surgical 7–10 days for stitch removal & early checks


Why Korea — and Why an Eye-Specialized Clinic?

1) Periorbital focus = smarter plans

Eye-specialized teams treat skin, volume, and support together—so fine-line care doesn’t create puffiness or hollowing.

2) High-volume precision

Clinics in Seoul routinely perform fractional/CO₂ and RF microneedling around the eyelids with parameter sets refined for the thin lower-lid skin.

3) Structure-preserving ethos

If lines are worsened by bags or laxity, the plan adds fat repositioning or canthopexy only when indicated; if not, you get a skin-focused pathway.

4) Traveler-friendly workflow

Clear English consults, remote photo reviews, transparent quotes, printed aftercare, and itinerary-aware scheduling.

5) Value without shortcuts

Surgeon-led care and hospital-grade protocols at competitive prices compared with many global hubs.

What’s Actually Causing Your Fine Lines?

  • Crepey skin: low collagen/elastin → micro-wrinkling
  • Dynamic lines: orbicularis oculi activity (smile/squint)
  • Volume change: true tear-trough hollows cast shadows that read as “lines”
  • Laxity: mild lid looseness exaggerates crinkles
  • Sun/skin tone: photo-damage and pigment/vascular hue make lines look deeper

Treatment Menu (Customized Mix)

A) Skin Quality & Collagen

  • Fractional/CO₂ Laser – micro-resurfacing for crepe lines and texture (parameters tailored to skin type).
  • RF Microneedling – collagen remodeling with minimal downtime; safer choice for darker skin types.
  • PRP / Skin Boosters – dermal hydration and glow; pairs well with energy devices.
  • Targeted Peels / Topicals – gentle under-eye peels, retinoids, antioxidants, UV discipline.

B) Volume (only if there’s a true hollow)

  • Tear-Trough HA Filler – deep, micro-dosed cannula placement; reversible. Not for puffiness/bags.
  • Micro/Nanofat – autologous option for subtle smoothing + skin quality benefits.

C) When Skin Excess Drives the Lines

  • Subciliary “Skin-Pinch” / Lower Bleph with Skin Handling – tiny lash-line incision to remove redundant crepe skin; often combined with fat repositioning if bags exist.
  • Corner Support (Canthopexy) – protects shape in lax lids when doing skin work.
We often combine: e.g., RF microneedling + PRP, or light CO₂ after surgical healing to refine texture.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

  • Fine, crêpe-like wrinkles under the eyes with or without mild hollows
  • Stable eyelid tone (or willing to add support if lax)
  • Realistic goals: smoother texture and better light-reflection—not “airbrushed”

Cost Estimates (Guide)

Final fees depend on anatomy, skin type/tone, device settings, and whether surgical steps are included. KRW ranges typically include surgeon/clinician + facility.

Non-Surgical (per session unless noted)

  • RF Microneedling (lower lids): ₩300K–₩800K
  • Fractional/CO₂ Laser (lower lids): ₩300K–₩800K
  • PRP / Skin Booster: ₩300K–₩600K
  • Gentle Chemical Peel (targeted): ₩150K–₩400K
  • Tear-Trough HA Filler (if hollow): ₩300K–₩700K per 1cc

Surgical (if skin excess/laxity is primary)

  • Skin-Pinch / Subciliary Lower Bleph (skin handling): ₩2.5M–₩4.8M
  • Add Fat Repositioning (if bags): +₩0.8M–₩1.8M
  • Canthopexy (support, if needed): ₩0.8M–₩1.5M

Example Pathways

  • A. Crepe lines, no bags, Fitz I–III: Light CO₂ (1–2) + PRP → ~₩600K–₩2.2M total
  • B. Lines + darker skin type: RF microneedling (2–3) + PRP → ~₩1.2M–₩2.8M
  • C. Mild hollow + fine lines: HA filler (0.5–1.0 cc) + RF → ~₩900K–₩2.3M
  • D. Crepe from true skin excess: Skin-pinch bleph ± CO₂ refine → ₩2.8M–₩5.6M
  • E. Bags + lines: Fat repositioning + subciliary skin handling (± canthopexy) → ₩3.3M–₩6.0M

Travel Timeline (Typical)

  • Non-Surgical: 30–60 min visit; redness/swelling 0–72 hrs (RF/PRP) or a few days longer for light CO₂. Many fly within 1–3 days.
  • Surgical (skin-pinch/bleph): Outpatient 60–120 min; days 1–3 peak swelling; day 5–7 stitch removal; socially presentable day 7–10; refinement 3–6 months.

How to Get Your Personal Estimate (Fast)

Send (email or upload):

  1. Photos: front & 45° in bright, even light (neutral face)
  2. Your top concerns: crepe, hollow, puffiness, pigment
  3. Skin type/tone & any history of PIH
  4. Prior fillers/lasers/surgeries (what/when)
  5. Travel window and downtime preference

You’ll receive a custom plan (device/settings or surgical steps), a fee range, and a timeline aligned to your trip.

FAQs

CO₂ or RF—what’s better?
For fairer skin wanting texture change fast, CO₂ can be great. For darker skin or minimal downtime, RF microneedling is often preferred. Many benefit from a series.

Will filler erase the lines?
Filler helps if a hollow deepens shadows. It doesn’t replace skin quality work for crepe.

Can I treat lines if I also have bags?
Yes—but definitive smoothing often needs fat repositioning first, then light resurfacing for polish.

How long do results last?
Collagen-building effects from RF/CO₂ and PRP can last many months; maintenance 1–2×/year is common. Surgical skin-pinch gives long-lasting reduction of excess skin.