I was curious about epicanthoplasty methods.
Interest in appearance is increasing across all ages and genders.
More people are focusing on improving their appearance
and making efforts to do so.
As the period of wearing masks became longer, more people began seeking ways to improve the appearance of their eyes,
and many started searching for epicanthoplasty methods.
The eyes can be said to be an important feature that determines the first impression and overall image of the face,
and those who have had concerns about their eyes may consider making changes to improve them.
Many people may think that double-eyelid surgery alone can create larger-looking eyes,
but simply having double eyelids is not always enough to make the eyes look bigger.
Asian eyes are often relatively small and can give a somewhat closed-off impression,
so we wanted to introduce epicanthoplasty as a solution to make the eyes look more open and refreshed.
Epicanthoplasty is a method that can be considered by those who usually have a wide distance between the eyes and a heavy-looking eye shape,
to create a more open and refreshed-looking eye line.
However, with canthoplasty, opening the eye area as much as possible does not necessarily create beautiful, large eyes,
so it is best to consider your skin condition and eye structure to create an eye shape that suits you personally.
Canthoplasty includes epicanthoplasty, lateral canthoplasty, lower canthoplasty, and dual canthoplasty,
so let’s take a look at how each method can improve the eyes.
1. Lower canthoplasty
Lower canthoplasty at Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery targets the lower eyelid at the outer one-third of the eyelid margin, below the outer part of the iris,
and is a procedure that lowers the lower eyelid, aiming for a softer eye shape.
Depending on each individual’s eye condition, it can increase the horizontal length of the eyes and lower the outer corners,
making the eye angle gentler, so a softer, kinder-looking impression can be expected.
Cases where lower canthoplasty may be needed
- When the outer corners of the eyes are upturned, 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 closed-off
- When you are still not satisfied after epicanthoplasty or lateral canthoplasty
- When the eyes appear too close together after epicanthoplasty
Lower canthoplasty is a procedure that enlarges the eyes by increasing their vertical length, aiming to turn a closed and stuffy-looking
eye shape into open, larger, and more defined eyes, while increasing pupil exposure,
and a softer image can 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 upturned.
As a canthoplasty procedure, it opens the blocked-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 suturing inside the eyelid with dissolvable threads, 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 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 area has reattached
- When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow, making them look closed-off
- If you want larger, more open-looking eyes
If the outer corners of the eyes are raised and make the impression look sharp, opening the outer corners aims for a gentler look
and a kind, soft impression. Because the outer corners are extended outward,
the horizontal length of the eyes also appears longer, so long, open-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, creating larger, more open-looking eyes,
and as an eye surgery meant to give sharp and intense-looking eyes a gentler impression, it uses canthoplasty
with the aim of a softer and more open eye shape.
Candidates for Dual Canthoplasty
- If the space between the eyebrows is narrow and the eyes look close together
- If the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow and the eyes look closed-in
- If the eyes are close together, making medial epicanthoplasty impossible
- If you did not see results from medial epicanthoplasty
- When the outer corners of the eyes are upturned, making the impression look sharp
4. Medial Epicanthoplasty
Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery’s medial epicanthoplasty differs from conventional medial epicanthoplasty, using an inner incision so scars are
less of a burden. It also makes a minimal incision in the upper eyelid and releases the Mongolian fold, widening not only the horizontal width
but also the vertical width, aiming for large, open-looking eyes.
Because swelling and the scar burden are relatively low, returning to daily life tends to be less of a burden, and a closed-in and sharp impression
can be expected to become clearer, more open, and softer.
When Scar-Minimizing Medial Epicanthoplasty Is Needed
- If the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow
- If the Mongolian fold makes the space between the eyes look wide
- If the front part of the eye shape slopes downward sharply, making the impression look sharp
- If you want an even more open-looking eye shape by combining it with double-eyelid surgery
- If you want 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 part of the eye
and suturing from the inside, so the scar burden tends to be lower, while lengthening the horizontal dimension of the eyes,
and a clear, soft eye shape and impression can be expected.
At our clinic, we follow the principle of personalized surgery, designing each case with consideration for the individual eye shape and overall facial harmony,
and our medical team provides one-on-one customized care from consultation through postoperative follow-up.
Canthoplasty surgery should not be decided based only on canthoplasty reviews,
and I wanted to say that you should carefully consider the surgeon’s experience and skill, what is explained at the consultation, the design approach, and the clinic’s postoperative care
before choosing a clinic in order to achieve the results you want.
If you are learning about medial epicanthoplasty methods and looking for a place skilled in eye canthoplasty,
consult Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery to receive detailed guidance on the recovery care process.
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