Dual epicanthoplasty and lateral canthoplasty for a refreshed, open-eyed look
First impressions: when you first look at someone,
where do you think your eyes meet first?
When we see someone for the first time, it is fair to say that our gaze
most often goes to their eyes.
The eyes are an important feature that can shape a first impression,
and many people make efforts to create a positive impression through them.
Those who have had insecurities about their eyes
may try to improve their eyes to present a better image,
which may lead them to learn about dual canthoplasty.
For those who have Mongolian folds at the inner corners of the eyes
or eyes that always look tired or may appear stuffy and closed-off,
dual canthoplasty is a method through which a refreshed, open-eyed look can be expected.
Large, well-defined eyes can create a clear and refreshing impression,
and many people are said to find this impression more favorable.
Canthoplasty is divided into epicanthoplasty, lower canthoplasty, and lateral canthoplasty, in addition to dual canthoplasty,
and we would like to note that the appropriate method may differ for each individual.
Shall we take a look at how canthoplasty is performed?
1. Lower canthoplasty
Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery lower canthoplasty is a procedure performed by lowering the lower eyelid
at the outer lower area of the dark iris, around the outer one-third of the lower eyelid margin, 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,
helping to soften the eye slant, so a gentle, kind-looking eye shape can be expected.
Cases where lower canthoplasty may be needed
- When the outer corners of the eyes turn upward, making the impression look sharp
- When the vertical width above and below the pupil is short
- When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow, making them look stuffy
- When you are not satisfied even after epicanthoplasty or lateral canthoplasty
- When the eyes look too close together after epicanthoplasty
Lower canthoplasty is a procedure that enlarges the eyes by increasing their vertical length, aiming to change a stuffy, closed-looking
eye shape into a wide-open, larger, and clearer eye shape while increasing pupil exposure,
and an improvement toward a softer overall image can be expected.
2. Lateral canthoplasty
Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery's adhesion-prevention lateral canthoplasty is performed when the horizontal eye length is short and the outer corners are slightly upturned.
It is a canthoplasty procedure that opens the closed-off 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 suturing the inside of the eyelid with dissolvable threads, it also aims to reduce the burden of returning to daily life.
Cases where adhesion-prevention lateral canthoplasty may be needed
- Eyes that appear to be drawn inward toward the center
- When the outer corners of the eyes are upturned, making the impression look strong
- If you had lateral canthoplasty but the outer corners reattached
- When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow, making them look stuffy
- If you want larger, more open-looking eyes
If the outer corners of the eyes turn upward and make the impression look sharp, opening the eye corners aims for a gentler look
and an impression that appears kind and soft. Because the outer corners are extended outward,
the horizontal length of the eyes also appears longer, so an improvement toward long, open, refreshed-looking eyes can be expected.
3. Dual Canthoplasty
Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery’s dual canthoplasty increases both the horizontal and vertical width of the eyes at the same time, aiming for larger, more open-looking eyes,
and is an eye surgery that seeks to change a sleek, sharp-looking eye shape into a gentler impression. Through canthoplasty, it
aims for a softer, more open-looking eye shape.
Candidates for Dual Canthoplasty
- If the space between the eyes is narrow and the eyes appear too close together
- If the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow, making the eyes look closed-in
- If the eyes are close together and epicanthoplasty is not possible
- If you did not see results from epicanthoplasty
- When the outer corners of the eyes turn upward, making the impression look sharp
4. Epicanthoplasty
Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery’s epicanthoplasty differs from conventional epicanthoplasty in that an inner incision is used, making scars
less of a burden. In addition, it involves a minimal incision on the upper eyelid and releases the Mongolian fold, widening not only the horizontal width
but also the vertical width, aiming for larger, more open-looking eyes.
Because swelling and the scar burden are relatively low, the burden of returning to daily life also tends to be low, and it can help change a closed-in, sharp impression
into a more open and softer look.
When Epicanthoplasty Designed to Reduce the Scar Burden Is Needed
- If the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow
- If Mongolian folds make the space between the eyes look wide
- If the front of the eyes points downward sharply, making the impression look sharp
- If you want a more open-looking eye shape by combining it with double-eyelid surgery
- If you want epicanthoplasty with a reduced scar burden
This surgical method is meant to make up for the scar burden of conventional epicanthoplasty, making an incision on the inner front of the eye
and suturing from the inside. The scar burden tends to be lower, and by lengthening the horizontal eye width,
a more open, soft eye shape and impression can be expected.
At our clinic, we follow the principle of personalized plastic surgery, designing each case with consideration for the individual’s eye shape and facial harmony,
and our medical team provides one-on-one customized care from consultation through postoperative follow-up.
For canthoplasty, you cannot choose a clinic based only on canthoplasty reviews.
We would like to emphasize that to achieve the results you want, you should carefully consider the surgeon’s experience and skill, what is discussed at the consultation, the design approach, and the clinic’s postoperative care system
before deciding on a clinic.
If you are considering canthoplasty,
consult with Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery to learn
about the recovery care process.
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