It was just last week that the Lunar New Year holidays were celebrated by the Chinese, Koreans and other members of East Asian countries. And how did many Koreans celebrate the New Year? According to the national newspaper, The Korea Times, many took the time off work to undergo cosmetic surgery.

Apparently, there was such a demand that cosmetic surgeons had to cut their own holidays short to answer to the number of people wanting to undergo cosmetic surgery.

One of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in Korea is eyelid surgery to create a fold in the upper eyelid. Also known as blepharoplasty, the creation of a “double” eyelid typically makes the eyes appear wider, and consequently, what is considered to be more attractive. Another popular procedure is rhinoplasty.

Many people undergo cosmetic surgical procedures over the holidays not only because they have time off, but also because they can have the procedures done secretly.

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