Can epicanthoplasty in Gangnam be done naturally?
The weather that had been hot is becoming almost frighteningly cold,
so everyone, please be careful not to catch a cold!!!
On such cold days, our clothes get thicker,
and as the period of wearing masks due to COVID-19
has become longer, people’s attention is drawn more to the eyes,
so more people are looking into epicanthoplasty in Gangnam.
Many people who have complexes about their eyes seek improvement
and undergo double-eyelid surgery, but unlike what they expected,
if their eyes still look stuffy, they may consider canthoplasty.
Eyes that look blocked at both the inner and outer corners and appear stuffy
are often referred to as “clam-shaped eyes” in Korea.
For those with clam-shaped eyes, combining double-eyelid surgery with canthoplasty
can be considered a solution when hoping for a more open and refreshing eye shape.
Canthoplasty is divided into lateral canthoplasty, lowering canthoplasty, and epicanthoplasty.
For those with severe Mongolian folds or wide-set eyes,
epicanthoplasty, which opens and lengthens the inner corners of the eyes, may be performed for a more refreshed look.
Let’s take a look together at what types of canthoplasty there are and who may benefit from them.
1. Lowering canthoplasty
Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery’s lowering canthoplasty targets the lower eyelid at the outer lower part of the iris, around the outer one-third of the lower eyelid margin,
and lowers the eyelid, aiming for a softer eye shape.
Depending on each person’s eye condition, it lengthens the horizontal width of the eyes and lowers the outer corners, reducing the upward slant
aiming for a softer and gentler impression.
Cases that may require lowering canthoplasty
- When the outer corners of the eyes are lifted, making the impression look sharp
- When the vertical width above and below the iris is short
- When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow, making them look stuffy
- When satisfaction is low even after epicanthoplasty or lateral canthoplasty
- When the eyes look too close together after epicanthoplasty
Lowering canthoplasty increases the vertical length of the eyes, enlarging the eye size and aiming to turn a stuffy, closed-looking
eye shape into a wide-open, large, and defined eye shape while increasing pupil exposure
and can be expected to give a softer overall image.
2. Lateral canthoplasty
Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery’s adhesion-prevention lateral canthoplasty is performed when the horizontal length of the eyes is short and the outer corners are slightly raised.
It opens the blocked-looking outer corner area through an incision and fixes it to the outer periosteum,
with the aim of lengthening the eyes horizontally.
By suturing inside the eyelid with dissolvable threads, it also aims to ease the return to daily life.
Cases that may require adhesion-prevention lateral canthoplasty
- Eyes that appear to be too close together
- When the outer corners of the eyes are lifted, making the impression look strong
- When you have had lateral canthoplasty, but the area has closed up again
- When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow, making them look stuffy
- When you want larger, more open-looking eyes
When the outer corners of the eyes turn upward and make the impression look sharp, opening the outer corners aims for a gentler look
and a kind, soft impression. Because the outer corners of the eyes are extended outward,
the horizontal length of the eyes also appears longer, with the aim of a long, open-looking eye shape.
3. Dual Canthoplasty
Dual Canthoplasty at Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery increases both the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the eyes at the same time, aiming for larger, more open-looking eyes.
It is an eye surgery that aims to soften a sharp, fierce eye shape through canthoplasty
toward a softer, more open look.
Candidates for Dual Canthoplasty
- When the eyes look close together because the distance between the brows is narrow
- When the eyes look cramped because their horizontal width is narrow
- When epicanthoplasty is not possible because the eyes are close together
- When you did not see results from epicanthoplasty
- When the outer corners of the eyes are lifted, making the impression look sharp
4. Epicanthoplasty
Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery's epicanthoplasty differs from conventional epicanthoplasty by using an inner incision, making scars
less of a burden. It also uses a minimal incision on the upper eyelid and releases the Mongolian fold, widening not only the horizontal
but also the vertical dimension, aiming for larger, more open-looking eyes.
With relatively little swelling and scar burden, returning to daily life tends to be less of a burden, and a stuffy, sharp impression
can be expected to become more open and gentle.
When Scar-Minimizing Epicanthoplasty Is Needed
- When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow
- When the space between the eyes looks wide due to Mongolian folds
- When the front of the eyes slopes downward to a pointed shape, making the impression look sharp
- When you want a more open-looking eye shape by combining it with double-eyelid surgery
- When you want epicanthoplasty with a reduced scar burden
This surgical method is meant to ease the scar burden of conventional epicanthoplasty by making an incision on the inner front of the eye
and suturing from the inside, which tends to mean less scarring, while lengthening the horizontal dimension of the eyes
so a more open, soft eye shape and impression can be expected.
Eye-opening surgery is highly preferred as it can make your impression look different,
so while you may look at reviews of lateral and lower canthoplasty, it is important to consult thoroughly with an experienced medical team about whether the method
is right for you before proceeding. In addition, after a one-on-one customized consultation with medical professionals experienced in eye surgery, your eye structure,
shape, and facial proportions should be considered when planning canthoplasty.
If you are considering canthoplasty,
consult with Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery to learn
about the recovery care process.
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