Cosmetic eye surgery cost roughly 4,000,000–30,000,000 VND (about $150–$1,150) per procedure in Vietnam in 2026. A non-incision double eyelid sits at the low end; ptosis correction, a brow lift, or a full eye combination sits at the top. The procedure you actually need is what decides the final number.
What is cosmetic eye surgery?
Cosmetic eye surgery is a group of procedures that reshape the eyelids, eye corners, under-eye area, and brow to change how the eyes look. The medical umbrella term is blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), but the category also covers canthoplasty (eye-corner surgery) and brow lift.
Most procedures fall into a few groups: creating or refining a double eyelid, lifting a drooping upper lid, removing under-eye bags and excess fat, widening the eye corner, and lifting the brow. Some people need only one. Many over 40 need two or three at once, which is why eye rejuvenation is usually planned as a combination rather than a single procedure.
The distinction matters for budgeting. A purely aesthetic change — a sharper crease, a wider eye — is one conversation. Correcting a functional problem, like a lid that sags into the field of vision, is another, and it can change both the technique and the price.
How much does cosmetic eye surgery cost?
In Vietnam, individual cosmetic eye procedures generally run 4,000,000–30,000,000 VND (about $150–$1,150) in 2026. The most-requested treatments (double eyelid surgery and eye-bag removal) cluster in the 4,000,000–10,000,000 VND band ($150–$390), while advanced work like ptosis correction or a brow lift reaches the upper end.
The table below maps each procedure to what it treats.
| Procedure | Estimated cost (VND) | Approx. USD | Main concern it treats |
| Double eyelid – non-incision (stitch) | 4,000,000 – 10,000,000 | $150 – $390 | Monolid or hidden crease, young eyes, little excess skin |
| Double eyelid – incisional | 6,000,000 – 10,000,000 | $230 – $390 | Excess skin or fat, uneven or unstable crease |
| Upper eyelid lift / ptosis correction | 10,000,000 – 18,000,000 | $380 – $690 | Drooping lid, “sleepy” eyes, weak lid muscle |
| Lower blepharoplasty (eye-bag removal) | 5,000,000 – 10,000,000 | $190 – $390 | Eye bags, puffiness, fine under-eye lines |
| Canthoplasty (eye-corner surgery) | 5,000,000 – 9,000,000 | $190 – $350 | Short or round eyes, inner/outer corner fold |
| Brow lift | 15,000,000 – 30,000,000 | $580 – $1,150 | Sagging brow, hooded upper eye, forehead lines |
| Comprehensive combination (multiple areas) | from ~15,000,000 | from ~$580 | Several concerns treated in one session |
Advanced and combination procedures are confirmed at consultation, because the plan depends on your anatomy.
→ For the eye-by-eye cost breakdown on each technique, see our eyelid surgery pricing guide.
1. Double eyelid surgery cost
- Double eyelid surgery costs 4,000,000–10,000,000 VND ($150–$390), and the price largely tracks one decision: stitching versus cutting. Both create a crease; they suit different eyes and last different lengths of time.
- Non-incision (stitch) method uses fine sutures to form a new crease without cutting away skin. It fits younger clients with a thin, smooth lid and little excess skin or fat. Recovery is short — one to two days of basic care — but because nothing is removed, results typically hold for 3–5 years, depending on your skin.
- Incisional method opens a thin line along the crease to remove excess skin and fat, then closes it. It suits monolids, heavy or uneven lids, and anyone with significant skin laxity. Full recovery runs longer (visible settling over 1–4 weeks, complete healing up to a few months), but the crease lasts 5–10 years or permanently.
Which one is right comes down to tissue, not preference. Thin young lids do well with stitches; heavier or aging lids usually need the incisional route to look right and stay right.
→Learn more: creating a double eyelid by removing excess skin.
2. Upper eyelid lift cost
An upper eyelid lift, or ptosis correction, costs roughly 10,000,000–18,000,000 VND ($380–$690) — higher than a standard crease because it works on the lid-lifting muscle, not just the skin. It treats a lid that droops low over the eye, creating a heavy, “sleepy” look or, in stronger cases, blocking part of the upper vision.
The procedure tightens or repositions the levator muscle that raises the eyelid, often alongside removing a little excess skin. Because it restores both function and appearance, it sits in a more technical tier than a simple double eyelid and demands a surgeon comfortable with muscle work.
This is the procedure most often confused with basic double eyelid surgery. If your “small eyes” are actually a low-sitting lid, a crease alone won’t fix it — and paying for the wrong procedure is the most common way people overspend here. Recovery generally takes one to two weeks of swelling before the lift looks settled.
Image: Ptosis correction lifts a drooping upper lid by adjusting the lid muscle, not just the skin.
3. Lower blepharoplasty cost
Lower blepharoplasty (eye-bag remova) costs about 5,000,000–10,000,000 VND ($190–$390). It targets under-eye bags, puffiness, dark hollows, and the fine lines that make the mid-face look tired even when you’re rested.
Surgeons usually work through the inside of the lower lid (a transconjunctival approach) or along a natural crease, repositioning or removing the fat pad that creates the “bag.” Because the under-eye skin is thin and delicate, the goal is to smooth the area without pulling the lid down or causing dryness — a balance that rewards careful, conservative technique.
This procedure suits people whose main complaint is the lower lid specifically, often from the late 30s onward. Done well, it brightens the eyes; done aggressively, it can hollow them, which is why technique matters more than the headline price. Expect one to two weeks before bruising fully fades.
4. Canthoplasty cost
Canthoplasty (eye-corner surgery) costs around 5,000,000–9,000,000 VND ($190–$350). It reshapes the inner or outer corner of the eye to make a short, round eye look longer and more defined, and it often pairs with double eyelid surgery for a balanced result.
The procedure takes about 45–60 minutes. The surgeon makes a small release at the corner, removes a little excess skin or muscle, and opens the angle to lengthen the eye. In milder cases, only a small amount of muscle is adjusted, with no skin incision — a simpler, lower-risk version.
Candidacy depends on your existing corner anatomy and how much your inner fold (the epicanthal fold) covers the corner. Because the corner is a high-tension area, a measured approach prevents an over-opened, unnatural look. Recovery is usually one to two weeks.
→ Related: Eye-corner surgery cost in Vietnam
5. Brow lift cost
A brow lift costs the most in this group — roughly 15,000,000–30,000,000 VND ($580–$1,150) — because it lifts the entire brow and upper-eye region rather than working on the lid alone. It addresses a sagging brow, a hooded upper eyelid caused by descent from above, and forehead lines.
A drooping brow is frequently the hidden reason an “eyelid problem” doesn’t respond to eyelid surgery. When the brow falls, it pushes skin down onto the upper lid; lifting the lid alone treats the symptom, not the cause. A brow lift raises the brow back to a youthful position, which can soften or even resolve the hooding.
This procedure suits clients — often over 40 — whose upper-face descent is driving the tired look. It’s a larger operation than a crease or eye-bag removal, with a recovery closer to two to three weeks, and it’s frequently planned together with upper-lid work for a coherent result.
What makes the price go up or down?
The single biggest cost driver is the technique your case requires, and that is decided by your anatomy, not your budget. A stitch-based crease and a full incisional reconstruction with muscle work are different operations with different prices, even though both are “double eyelid surgery.”
After technique, a few specific factors influence the cosmetic eye surgery cost
- Tissue work involved. Removing excess skin, repositioning fat, or shortening a lid muscle each adds surgical time. A simple crease is quick; a droopy lid that needs muscle tightening is not.
- Combination vs. single area. Treating the upper lid, lower lid, and corner in one session costs more upfront than one procedure but usually less than booking each separately, because anesthesia and facility time are shared.
- Surgeon experience. A surgeon with a long eyelid-specific track record typically prices higher. With eyes, that premium often buys symmetry and a natural crease.
- What the quote includes. Some prices are surgeon-fee only; others bundle anesthesia, follow-up visits, and aftercare. Two “8 million” quotes can mean very different totals.
Can you combine procedures to save money?
The answer is yes. Combining eye procedures in one session is the most common way to optimize both cost and downtime, and it’s the standard plan for full eye rejuvenation. A frequent pairing is an upper eyelid lift plus a brow lift, which together address the whole upper-eye area instead of chasing the problem one layer at a time.
The savings are structural. Anesthesia, the operating room, and a single recovery period are shared across procedures, so a combination usually costs less than booking each surgery on separate dates — and you heal once instead of three times. For clients with several concerns (a weak crease, under-eye bags, a descending brow), this is almost always the more economical route.
The trade-off is a single, slightly longer recovery and a higher one-time bill. But planned correctly, a combination treats the cause and the symptoms together, which is the surest way to avoid paying again later.
Stitching vs. cutting: how the method changes your cost
The choice between a stitch-based and an incisional technique is the clearest example of why two people pay different prices for “the same” surgery.
Stitch methods are faster, cheaper, and heal in days, but they don’t remove anything, so they can’t fix excess skin or fat and they fade sooner. Incisional methods cost more and ask for longer downtime, but they remove tissue and deliver a lasting, defined crease. A surgeon who recommends cutting for a heavy lid isn’t inflating the bill; a surgeon who promises a permanent crease from stitches alone on an aging lid is setting up a revision.
Suture quality also separates clinics within the same technique. Finer, more biocompatible threads lower inflammation risk and hold longer, which is part of why otherwise similar “stitch” procedures aren’t priced identically. When you compare quotes, ask not just “stitch or cut?” but “which thread, and why this one for my eyes?”
Hidden costs in cosmetic eye surgery
The price most people forget to budget for is the revision. Eye surgery is unforgiving of asymmetry — a crease 1 millimeter off is visible — and correcting an uneven or over-done result can cost as much as the original procedure. The cheapest surgery is the one done correctly the first time, which is why surgeon selection outweighs a small price difference.
Before you commit, get clarity on what a quote actually covers: anesthesia, follow-up visits, medication, and any revision policy. A bundled price that includes aftercare can beat a lower “surgeon-only” number once the extras are added in.
It also helps to know the warning signs that need prompt medical attention rather than a wait-and-see. Contact your surgeon quickly if you notice:
- Sudden or worsening vision changes, or pain behind the eye
- Heavy or ongoing bleeding that doesn’t settle with light pressure
- Spreading redness, warmth, or discharge — possible infection
- Swelling that climbs days after surgery instead of easing
Most recoveries are uneventful, but knowing these signs turns a rare complication into a manageable one.
How to choose a safe clinic for eye surgery
For purely cosmetic eye surgery, the right venue is a licensed aesthetic facility with a surgeon who specializes in eyes. The eyes are small, symmetrical, and central to the face, so experience with this specific region is the variable that protects your result.
Weigh a clinic on criteria you can verify:
- Surgeon credentials and eye-specific track record, not just years in practice
- A real before-and-after portfolio of cases like yours, not stock images
- A licensed, properly equipped facility with clear anesthesia and safety protocols
- Transparent, itemized pricing that states what’s included
- A defined aftercare and follow-up plan, since healing is where results are won or lost
Price should be a tiebreaker between qualified clinics, not the headline filter. With eye surgery, the feature you least want operated on by the lowest bidder is the one in the middle of your face.
Book a free 1:1 eye assessment with a Keangnam Korea surgeon to find out which technique fits your eyes with a fixed quote and no cost beyond the price you are given. Hotline 0911 833 555.
→ Explore the technique: Perfect Eyes double eyelid surgery.
What is the cheapest cosmetic eye surgery?
The non-incision (stitch) double eyelid is usually the lowest-cost option, from about 4,000,000 VND ($150). It only suits thin, young lids with little excess skin — on heavier or aging lids, the cheaper method often leads to a paid revision.
Can you combine an eyelid lift and a brow lift?
Yes. Pairing an upper eyelid lift with a brow lift is one of the most common eye-rejuvenation combinations. Doing both in one session shares anesthesia and recovery, which usually lowers the total cost versus separate procedures.
How long do the results last?
A stitch-based double eyelid typically lasts 3–5 years; an incisional crease lasts 5–10 years or permanently. Eye-bag removal and corner surgery are generally long-lasting, though natural aging continues over time.
Does the quoted price include everything?
Not always. Some quotes are surgeon-fee only, while others bundle anesthesia, follow-up visits, and aftercare. Ask for an itemized breakdown — and a revision policy — before comparing two prices.
