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To conclude: Dr. Zheng Runzhai from EVE Plastic Surgery is the most dedicated doctor I have ever met when it comes to eye restoration procedures. If you have had a failed Double eyelid surgery, if the corners of your eyes have turned outward, or if other doctors have told you that there is no possibility for correction – then coming here might be your last chance.

I am a “senior patient” who has undergone Double eyelid surgery. I had the procedure done once in Taiwan and a second time at a chain clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, but the results became increasingly unnatural each time. It wasn’t until late last year that I saw someone on Dcard sharing a case study about Dr. EVE Zheng’s eye corner repair procedure that I decided to give myself another chance.

I will share this article in its entirety: the background of EVE Plastic Surgery, the technical expertise of Director Zheng Runzhai, my own experience during the consultation and surgery, price information, as well as some details that can only be understood after actually visiting the clinic. If you are still hesitating whether to undergo eye repair surgery in South Korea, I hope this article will be of help to you.

I. Why is EVE Plastic Surgery referred to as the “ultimate destination for eye restoration” in South Korea?

Let’s start with some background information. EVE Plastic Surgery is located at 585-15 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, near the Apgujeong subway station. It is situated in one of the most prestigious areas of Sinsa-dong. Unlike the many chain clinics in Gangnam that offer a wide range of services, EVE has a very clear focus: it specializes solely in eye plastic surgery and repairs, without dealing with any other types of procedures.

This kind of “specialization” is actually quite rare in South Korea’s medical aesthetics industry. Most clinics, in order to maximize their profits, offer a wide range of services: skin treatments, body contouring, nose augmentation, Breast augmentation… However, EVE does the exact opposite. Director Zheng once said something that left a deep impression on me during a public interview: “It is enough to excel in one area throughout one’s life. My specialty is the eyes.”

President Zheng Runzai: For 30 years, he has dedicated himself to just one thing.

Director Jeong Yoon-jae is widely recognized as a leading figure in the field of eye plastic surgery in South Korea. His background is far from that of a doctor who entered this field later in life; instead, he spent over a decade working as a specialist in plastic surgery at a university hospital. Later, he started his own practice, focusing exclusively on eye reconstruction procedures, and has now accumulated more than 30 years of experience in this area.

In South Korea’s cosmetic surgery industry, there is an unwritten rule: for routine Double eyelid surgery, one can simply go to any clinic in Gangnam; however, for more complex repairs, it is essential to seek a doctor of the “Chung Yun-jae caliber.” This is not just marketing rhetoric. During my consultation, Director Chung carefully examined my eyes under a magnifying glass and microscope, taking a full 40 minutes to analyze every scar tissue and adhesion point. I have never seen such dedication in any other clinic before.

2. Microsurgical Procedures: EVE’s Core Weapon

This is what I think makes EVE stand out from the rest. All their eye surgeries are performed under a microscope, rather than with the naked eye. Compared to the magnifying glasses commonly used in regular clinics, the magnification power and precision of a microscope are simply on a completely different level.

Why is this so important? The biggest challenge in eye reconstruction lies in dealing with scar tissue and adhesions. After the first surgery, irregular scars form inside the eyelids. If the surgeon relies solely on visual inspection to separate these tissues, it is very easy to damage the normal structures. However, a microscope allows the surgeon to clearly see every tiny blood vessel and fiber, enabling them to “remove only what needs to be removed and preserve everything that should be preserved”.

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Dean Zheng Runzhai | With 30 years of experience in cosmetic eye surgery, specializing in eye repair and canthoplasty, he is a leading authority in the field of eye restoration in South Korea. Microsurgery and layered tension-reducing suture techniques are used in his procedures, resulting in almost invisible scars after treatment.

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II. My Experience During the Consultation: What Did Director Zheng Say That Made Me Decide to Undergo the Surgery?

Let me first describe my previous situation: the line of my Double eyelid surgery on the left eye was asymmetrical, the inner corner of my right eye turned outward (commonly known as “failed correction of the inner eye corner”), and there were obvious scar indentations when I closed my eyes. I had undergone the procedure twice, once in Taiwan and once in Seoul. Both doctors said, “It’s already very good” or “There’s a high risk of further complications if you try to correct it again,” but I still felt something was wrong whenever I looked at myself in the mirror.

Here is how the consultation process works at EVE:

• Step 1: Fill in basic information and medical history – including the details of previous surgeries, locations, and doctors involved.
• Step 2: Photo Analysis – High-definition images taken from multiple angles, including open eyes, closed eyes, and side views.
• Step 3: Personal consultation by the director – Director Zheng personally examines the details of the eyes under a microscope.
• Step 4: Plan Explanation — Use hand-drawn diagrams to illustrate the surgical procedure.
• Step 5: Quotation and Schedule Arrangement – After confirming the plan, we will provide you with a detailed price quote.

After examining my situation, Director Zheng said something that surprised me quite directly: “Your problem isn’t that it can’t be fixed; it’s just that no one has used the right method to do it before.”

He pointed out that the problem with the excess skin at the corner of my right eye was not due to excessive skin removal, but rather because the muscles beneath the inner corner of my eye had not been properly sutured, causing the skin to retract. The solution wasn’t simply “suturing it back in place”; instead, it was necessary to first release the adhesions, re-establish the muscle support, and then use a layered tension-reducing suture technique to fix it properly. It sounds quite complicated, but the logic is actually very clear.

III. Analysis of EVE’s Core Technologies: Why Is Their Repair Effect Better Than Others’?

1. Layered tension reduction suturing: A secret method that makes scars almost invisible

This is the technology that Director Zheng takes the greatest pride in, and it is also the core concept that he repeatedly emphasizes in his academic papers and speeches.

In general, Double eyelid surgery involves a “single-layer suture” – where the skin and the underlying tissues are stitched together in one go. This method is simple and quick, but its drawback is that the tension is concentrated in the superficial skin layer, which can lead to noticeable scars and indentations after healing.

EVE adopts a three-tier approach to handling this issue:

• Deeper levels: Suturing the muscle layers – Reconstructing the anatomical structure of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle and surrounding muscles
• Middle layer: Fascial layer fixation — Reposition the fascial layer using absorbable sutures
• Surface layer: Precision skin suturing – Superficial stitches are performed using threads that are even finer than human hair.

The advantage of this layered suturing technique is that each layer distributes a portion of the tension, resulting in the outer layer of the skin experiencing virtually no strain. After healing, the scar remains extremely faint and is almost impossible to detect without close inspection. This is also a very rare technical standard in plastic surgery clinics like Apgujeong.

2. Eyelid corner repair: EVE’s signature service

“Excessive protrusion of the inner canthus” refers to a condition where the inner corner of the eye is cut too deeply, causing the eyes to appear overly sharp, the tear ducts to be excessively exposed, and in severe cases, creating what is known as “three-white-eye” appearance. This issue is particularly common among Asians, as many doctors tend to over-cut the inner canthus in order to achieve the desired “wide-eyed” effect.

The challenge in repairing the corners of the eyes lies not in simply sewing them back together, but in reconstructing the damaged tissue structure. Director Zheng’s approach is as follows:

• First, release the adhesions and scars at the inner corners of the eyes.
• Using surrounding healthy tissues to reshape the appearance of蒙古 folds (inner canthal folds)
• Precisely determine the new position of the inner canthus
• Layered suturing is used to ensure that there will be no further shrinkage.

I saw on Dcard and PTT that many Taiwanese girls specifically flew to South Korea to see Dr. Zheng for canthoplasty, and the feedback from them was almost uniformly positive. One particular case impressed me deeply: she had attempted canthoplasty three times in Taiwan, but all three attempts were unsuccessful. It was only on the fourth attempt at EVE that she achieved successful results. She said, “This is the most correct decision I have ever made in my life.”

3. Fat rearrangement: It’s far more than just making a simple incision

Many people think that eye restoration simply means “removing the failed Double eyelid surgery results and starting over”, but in fact, it goes far beyond that. Director Zheng particularly emphasizes the importance of managing the fat in the eye sockets.

Previous failed surgeries often resulted in uneven fat distribution: in some areas, too much fat was removed, causing depressions; in other areas, excess fat accumulated, leading to lumps. Director Zheng’s approach involves reorganizing the fat rather than removing it entirely—moving the excess fat to the depressed areas to restore the natural fullness of the eyelid contours.

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Gangnam Apgujeong: Personal Consultation by Director Zheng Runzhai

The first consultation is free of charge, and the director will personally conduct a face-to-face examination to analyze any eye-related issues. Chinese translation services are available to eliminate language barriers. It is recommended to make an appointment 1–2 weeks in advance; during the peak season, it may be necessary to book even earlier.

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IV. Complete record of the day of surgery: from entering the operating room until waking up

My surgery is scheduled for 10 a.m. I need to fast and avoid drinking water the night before, and then report to the clinic at 9:30 a.m.

At 9:30, I arrived and proceeded with the preoperative preparatio
ns, changing into the surgical gown. The nurse then confirmed again the details of the surgery and my allergy history. Afterwards, Director Zheng came in and marked the area above my eyelids. He didn’t just draw casually; instead, he used a ruler to measure and a marker pen to precisely identify the symmetrical points. The whole process took him 15 minutes.

At 10:00, I entered the operating room. The most pro
minent item in the room was the microscope. The anesthesia used was a combination of local anesthesia and sedation; I remained conscious throughout the procedure but felt no pain at all. I could hear the conversations between Director Zheng and the nurses; the atmosphere was focused but not tense at all.

The surgery took
approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. During the procedure, Director Zheng repeatedly asked me to open and close my eyes to check the symmetry of the Double eyelid surgery results. What reassured me the most was that he stopped several times to carefully examine the details under a microscope—not with a “it’s good enough if it’s roughly right” attitude, but with an obsessive precision that demanded “not even 0.1 millimeters off”.

At 12:40, the surgery was completed. The nurs
e applied ice packs to my area for 30 minutes. Then Director Zheng came over to conduct a final check-up and gave me some instructions regarding postoperative care. After that, I walked back to the hotel on my own—yes, I didn’t need to be hospitalized; I just went back on my own.

V. Recovery Process and Precautions (Valuable Information)

Postoperative timeline:

Some details that you can only discover once you’ve actually been there:

• The clinic will provide ice packs after the procedure, so you don’t need to prepare them yourself. These are reusable gel packs.
• Do not apply any makeup within 2 days after the stitches are removed. Director Zheng specifically emphasized this point, as makeup products may seep into the areas where the stitches have been made.
• Do not wear contact lenses within one month after the surgery; it is recommended to bring a pair of frame glasses with you when traveling to South Korea.
• Sun protection is essential; ultraviolet rays can cause pigmentation in scars. It is recommended to apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses whenever going outside within three months after the procedure.
• Follow-up visits are very important. If possible, it is recommended to have a check-up 3 months after the procedure, so that the director can assess your recovery progress.

VI. Price Reference for EVE Plastic Surgery (Up-to-date 2026)

Price is certainly a concern for many people, so let me make it clear right from the start: EVE isn’t cheap, but it’s definitely worth the money. If you’re simply looking for the cheapest option, then EVE might not be suitable for you. However, if you’ve already experienced failure once and don’t want to risk it happening again, then this investment is definitely worth making.

⚠️ The above prices are for reference only; the final cost will be determined by the hospital director after a personal consultation. The price of Revision Surgery varies significantly and mainly depends on the scars and degree of adhesions left by previous surgeries.

VII. Who is suitable for undergoing EVE treatments? And who is not?

✅ Suitable for those considering EVE:

• I have previously undergone Double eyelid surgery or canthoplasty, but the results were not satisfactory and I would like to have it corrected.
• Other doctors have said that it’s “impossible to repair” or that the risks are “too great”.
• Those with high standards when it comes to eye aesthetics will not accept anything less than perfection.
• Willing to pay a premium for technology and experience
• I will be able to stay in South Korea for 7 to 10 days.

❌ Those who may not be suitable for participating in EVE:

• With a limited budget, I’m simply looking for the cheapest option available.
• Having Double eyelid surgery for the first time (it’s possible to undergo the procedure for the first time, but the cost-effectiveness is not as good as in cases where revision is needed)
• It is not possible to stay in South Korea for a sufficient length of time.
• Unable to attend follow-up appointments or undergo long-term monitoring after the procedure

VIII. Conclusion: Why do I say that EVE represents the ultimate stage in eye restoration treatments?

Having written all this, I would like to summarize my feelings in one sentence: Before going to EVE, I thought eye restoration was just a form of gambling; but after visiting EVE, I realized that it is actually a scientific process.

President Zheng doesn’t seem like a businessman to me; rather, he resembles a scholar. His profound understanding of eye anatomy, his dedication to every detail, and his unwavering insistence on “not accepting anything less than perfection” are qualities that are truly rare in the highly commercialized field of medical aesthetics.

If you are considering eye restoration surgery, my advice is to schedule a consultation first and hear what Director Zheng has to say. The consultation itself is free of charge, but I’m sure you’ll, just like me, realize after listening that this is the final decision you need to make.

Also, a reminder: if this is your first time undergoing medical beauty treatments in South Korea, it is recommended that you do your homework beforehand. Understanding the local culture related to medical beauty treatments, preparing necessary translation tools, and planning your accommodation and transportation will make the entire process much smoother.

Reservations for EVE can be made directly through the BeautsGO platform, which offers a completely Chinese-language interface, making the process extremely convenient. Whether it’s for your first consultation or for confirming your surgery appointment, this method is far more efficient than making phone calls or sending emails on your own.