What kind of effect can medial epicanthoplasty have?
When people meet face to face,
the eyes are what they tend to notice first, and they can be said to play
an important role in determining a first impression.
For those who have concerns about their eyes and want to make a good first impression,
it may be possible to make efforts to improve the appearance of the eyes.
Because even a small change to the eyes can make one’s impression look different,
many people look into the effects of medial epicanthoplasty to improve their eyes.
When double-eyelid surgery has been performed but has not created a significant image change,
or when you want to improve small, narrow-looking eyes into a clearer, more open eye shape,
we can consider medial epicanthoplasty.
In the past, making the eyes look larger was a trend,
but recently, methods that harmonize with one’s own facial features
and enhance individual characteristics to create a natural look have been drawing attention.
Before improving the eyes,
it is important to first accurately identify the issues with your own eye shape,
and it is advisable to carefully review information and have a thorough one-on-one consultation with medical staff to discuss improvement options.
Also, because each person has different skin, fat thickness, and proportions,
it is best to seek improvement at a place that can carefully check these factors and suggest the right solution.
Shall we look at how canthoplasty procedures are performed?
1. Lower canthoplasty
Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery’s lower canthoplasty targets the lower outer area of the black iris, at about the outer one-third of the lower eyelid margin,
and lowers the lower 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 to reduce the upward slant,
aiming for a softer and gentler eye shape.
Cases where lower canthoplasty may be needed
- When the outer corners of the eyes are raised, making the impression look sharp or fierce
- When the vertical width above and below the iris is short
- When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow, making them look closed or stuffy
- When you are not satisfied even after medial or lateral canthoplasty
- When the eyes appear too close together after medial epicanthoplasty
Lower canthoplasty is a procedure that increases the vertical length of the eyes to make them appear larger,
aiming to turn a closed, restricted-looking eye shape into open, large, and defined eyes while increasing iris exposure,
and a softer image can also be expected.
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.
This canthoplasty procedure opens the closed-looking outer corner of the eye through an incision and fixes it to the outer periosteum,
aiming to expand the horizontal length of the eyes.
By using dissolvable sutures on the inside of the eyelid, it also aims to make the return to daily life less of a burden.
Cases where adhesion-prevention lateral canthoplasty may be needed
- Eyes that appear to be set too close together toward the inner corners
- When the outer corners of the eyes are lifted, making the impression look strong
- When the patient has had lateral canthoplasty but the area has reattached
- When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow, making them look closed or stuffy
- When the patient wants larger, more open-looking eyes
When the outer corners of the eyes are lifted 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, so long, open-looking eyes can be expected.
3. Dual Canthoplasty
Dual canthoplasty at Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery increases both the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the eyes, creating larger, more open-looking eyes.
It is an eye surgery that aims to give sharp and fierce-looking eyes a gentler impression, and a softer and more open-looking eye shape
can be expected through canthoplasty.
Candidates for Dual Canthoplasty
- When the space between the eyebrows is narrow and the eyes appear close together
- When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow and the eyes look closed-in
- When medial epicanthoplasty is not possible because the eyes are close together
- When medial epicanthoplasty did not produce the desired effect
- When the outer corners of the eyes are raised, making the impression look sharp or fierce
4. Medial Epicanthoplasty Designed to Reduce the Scar Burden
Unlike conventional medial epicanthoplasty, medial epicanthoplasty at Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery uses an inner incision, so scars are less
visible. In addition, it involves minimal incision of 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.
Because swelling and the scar burden are relatively low, returning to daily life tends to be less of a burden, which can help change a closed-in and sharp impression
into a clearer, softer one.
When Medial Epicanthoplasty Designed to Reduce the Scar Burden Is Needed
- When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow
- When the space between the eyes appears wide due to Mongolian folds
- When the front part of the eyes slopes down sharply, making the impression look sharp
- When the patient wants even more open-looking eyes by combining it with double eyelid surgery
- When the patient wants medial epicanthoplasty with a reduced scar burden
This surgical method is meant to make up for the scar burden of conventional medial epicanthoplasty by making an incision on the inner front of the eye
and suturing from the inside, so the scar burden tends to be lower, while lengthening the horizontal eye line,
and clearer, softer-looking eyes and a softer impression can be expected.
Canthoplasty is highly preferred because it can change how one’s impression looks,
so it is important to visit a clinic skilled in canthoplasty that is suitable for you and proceed with experienced medical professionals.
In addition, after a one-on-one customized consultation with medical professionals experienced in eye surgery, your eye structure,
shape, facial proportions, and other factors should be considered when planning your canthoplasty.
If you are considering medial epicanthoplasty,
Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery is currently offering a college entrance exam event and provides consultations where you can learn
about the recovery care process.
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