How to Reduce Side Effects After Epicanthoplasty and Canthoplasty ｜Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery Guide
Hello, this is Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery. Epicanthoplasty and canthoplasty are procedures that make an incision at the inner corner, outer corner, or lower part of the eye, aiming to improve a heavy or closed-off eye appearance and create a softer, more open impression. However, because the skin around the eyes is thin, side effects such as scarring, re-adhesion, and asymmetry can occur, so pre- and post-operative care is very important.
Side effects after epicanthoplasty or canthoplasty vary greatly depending on the surgeon's experience, preoperative consultation and post-operative care. Along with consultation, the most important factor is how you manage the area after surgery. Below, we will explain how to minimize side effects after surgery.
Post-operative care: what to do
After epicanthoplasty and canthoplasty, swelling usually goes down over several weeks, and it takes several months for the line to settle naturally; the timing varies from person to person. How you care for the area during this period affects the likelihood of scarring and re-adhesion.
① First week (swelling and bruising care)
-Cold compresses are essential for the first 48 hours after surgery. Applying them consistently 4-5 times a day for about 10 minutes helps reduce early swelling and bruising.
-It is best to sleep with your upper body elevated. Using about two pillows stacked together can help blood circulation around the eyes.
-During this period, you should avoid washing your face and wearing makeup, and you must take your prescribed medication exactly as directed.
② Week 2 (preventing inflammation and beginning scar care)
-Starting from the second week, combining warm compresses can promote blood circulation and help bruising fade.
-Rubbing your eyes or touching them with your hands is strictly prohibited. Even minor irritation can lead to scarring.
-Scar ointment can usually be used from the second week onward, and applying a thin layer 2-3 times a day can help recovery.
③ Weeks 3-4 (returning to daily life)
-Gentle face washing and basic makeup are possible, but it is safer to avoid eye makeup such as eyeliner and mascara.
-Strenuous exercise, saunas, alcohol, and smoking should be avoided for at least one month. This is because excessive increases in blood circulation can worsen swelling and scarring.
-It is also best to avoid wearing contact lenses for at least 3-4 weeks.
④ Months 2-3 (line stabilization)
-During this period, the line gradually begins to settle. However, some residual swelling may remain, so it is advisable to continue using warm compresses and scar care products regularly.
-Sunscreen should also be applied carefully around the eyes. UV rays are a major cause of worsening scar pigmentation.
Whether post-operative care instructions are followed also affects how much scarring remains, so the patient's own care influences the result as well.
Based on many years of clinical experience and academic activity, the medical team at Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery proposes an epicanthoplasty and canthoplasty design suited to each patient's eye shape and facial structure.
-Customized consultation
-Systematic care
-Experienced medical team
Based on these three principles, Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery provides each patient with the safest and most natural epicanthoplasty and canthoplasty. Our goal is not simply to make the eyes larger, but to create a natural and harmonious impression.
