Müller Muscle-Conjunctival Resection (MMCR) Cost in Korea

📊 Comprehensive Cost Overview
Category	Estimated Cost (KRW)	Description
Total Surgery Cost	₩1,500,000 – ₩3,000,000	Internal eyelid lift for mild to moderate ptosis with good levator function using the Müller’s muscle shortening technique.
Procedure Time	30 – 45 minutes	Performed under local anesthesia; no external skin incision required.
Downtime & Recovery	5 – 7 days	Minimal bruising and swelling; faster recovery than incisional methods.

🧾 Detailed Cost Analysis by Component
Component	Cost (KRW)	Details
Surgeon’s Fee	₩1,000,000 – ₩2,000,000	Performed by oculoplastic or double eyelid surgery specialists.
Anesthesia	₩100,000 – ₩200,000	Usually local anesthesia with light sedation if needed.
Operating Facility Fee	₩150,000 – ₩300,000	Includes surgical room, sterilization, and equipment.
Suture Material	₩50,000 – ₩100,000	Absorbable or non-absorbable, depending on surgeon preference.

🧩 Additional & Optional Services Cost
Service	Cost (KRW)	Purpose
Combination with Blepharoplasty	₩1,000,000 – ₩2,000,000 extra	Often combined for aesthetic and functional improvement.
Revision MMCR	₩1,200,000 – ₩2,000,000	Performed for under- or over-correction cases.
Dry Eye Support Therapy	₩100,000 – ₩200,000	For temporary dryness post-surgery due to eyelid elevation.

🏥 Clinical Treatment Costs
Service	Cost (KRW)	Notes
Pre-Surgery Consultation	₩30,000 – ₩70,000	Includes eyelid measurement, phenylephrine test, and photos.
Follow-Up Appointments	₩20,000 – ₩50,000/visit	For healing checks and symmetry evaluation.
Medication & Eye Drops	₩10,000 – ₩30,000	Post-surgery antibiotic and lubrication drops.