Returning Plastic Surgery

  Hello, this is Dr. Kim Yong-woo, Director of Returning Plastic Surgery. Recently, there has been a surge of interest and a high volume of inquiries about the outer eye corner lift surgery, which prompted me to create this video and post. The outer eye corner surgery is also known as the "Fox Eye" surgery . It is a procedure for those who desire a chic and sophisticated impression with uplifted eye corners, similar to those of a fox. If you draw a straight line from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner, the angle it creates is called the canthal tilt (or Mongolian slant). Whether congenitally or due to aging, if the outer corner of the eye is slightly lower than the inner corner, or if the canthal tilt is too flat, it can create a sad or tired-looking impression. The outer eye corner lift is a surgery that elevates the angle of the outer corner to transform this into a more refined and sophisticated look. However, because the outer eye corner lift can h...

 Hello, I’m Dr. Yongwoo Kim, board-certified plastic surgeon at Returning Plastic Surgery. In December of last year, I performed a facelift for my mother. For many surgeons who specialize in lifting procedures, performing a facelift for one’s parent is a deeply personal and meaningful milestone. But even so, it’s something many of us hesitate to do due to the emotional pressure of operating on family (often referred to as "VIP syndrome") and concerns about achieving perfection. Having already operated on several relatives — including my wife — I’ve realized that I personally don’t carry that burden. More importantly, my surgical skills and confidence in facelift procedures were at their peak, and I felt strongly that it was time to give back to my mother. Over the span of a month, I performed facelift surgery on both my mother and mother-in-law. Today, I’m sharing the 6-month journey and results of my mother’s procedure. Convincing My Mother In December 2023, I visited my mot...