2026-05-29
Removing Double Eyelids: Surgery to Create a Monolid Look
Learn why surgeons prefer hiding the eyelid crease rather than removing it to avoid visible scarring when creating a monolid appearance.
Recently, there has been an increase in people wanting to remove their double eyelids—specifically, those who wish to create a ‘monolid’ look.
I am writing this post to address those requests.
While there is a method to physically remove an existing double eyelid, it is generally not recommended because it leaves significant, visible scarring.
This is because the procedure results in prominent scars like the one shown here.
In practice, the procedure involves tucking the existing line inward so that it is no longer visible.
Once the swelling subsides, the double eyelid crease will be hidden inside like this.
The line must be rolled inward in this manner.. This excerpt is taken from my research paper.
http://www.iloveorganic.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=217306
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to completely remove double eyelids with surgery?
Yes, there are physical methods to remove them. However, surgical methods that completely remove existing double eyelids are not recommended by medical professionals because there is a high probability of significant and noticeable scarring at the incision site.
What is a scar-free method to create monolids?
We mainly use a method that tucks the double eyelid line inward so it is not visible from the outside. By applying the principle of rolling the line inward, you can create natural monolid eyes while reducing the burden of scars.
What will my eye shape look like after the swelling subsides?
Once the swelling subsides, the existing double eyelid line will completely retract into the eye. Outwardly, your eyes will appear as monolids without double eyelids, settling into a much more natural eye shape than immediately after surgery.
Is this surgical method medically proven?
Yes, it is a proven method. The surgical principle of tucking the double eyelid line inward to make it appear as a monolid is a safe method used in actual clinical practice, even being excerpted and introduced in medical papers by specialists.