Lateral Canthoplasty Before-and-After Effects and A Complete Guide to the Recovery Process
Hello, this is Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery. Lateral canthoplasty is medically referred to as lateral canthoplasty, a procedure that incises the outer corner of the eye to widen the horizontal length of the eye and adjust the angle of the outer eye corner. It is not simply a surgery that makes the eyes look bigger; many people choose it because it aims to open up eyes that appear closed or heavy and soften sharp outer corners, so a gentler impression can be expected. Along with the eye shape, lateral canthoplasty can also change the overall mood of the face.
So, who tends to consider lateral canthoplasty? Usually, it is chosen by people whose eyes appear relatively small because the horizontal length of the eyes is short. Many also choose lateral canthoplasty when the outer corners of the eyes are turned upward, creating a sharp or cold impression. In addition, it can be considered when the skin around the outer eye corner covers the eye and makes it look closed or heavy, or when someone wants to create better harmony in the eye shape by combining it with epicanthoplasty or double-eyelid surgery. Lateral canthoplasty can change not only eye size but also the softness and openness of the overall impression.
Lateral canthoplasty is not a procedure that remains naturally maintained simply by making an incision. First, the lateral canthus is incised along the crease line of the outer eye corner, and then the inner tissue must be fixed so that the outer corner does not reattach. Only when this fixation is performed properly can the shape of the outer eye corner be maintained for a long time after surgery. Therefore, lateral canthoplasty requires delicate technique and expertise.
In lateral canthoplasty, the doctor’s experience and skill determine the surgical outcome. With an inexperienced medical team, problems such as re-adhesion, scarring, or asymmetry may occur. So, to look forward to a natural result, it is a good idea to choose a medical team with specialized expertise. Dr. Hwang Ho, the chief director of Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery, has mainly focused on eye-opening procedures and epicanthoplasty reversal.
Lateral and lower canthoplasty is a relatively short procedure that is usually completed within one hour. However, care is needed during the recovery process. From immediately after surgery through the first week, swelling and bruising are clearly visible, and cold compresses and rest are recommended during this period. After two weeks, the swelling gradually subsides, and from weeks three to four, the eye shape becomes increasingly natural while scars also fade. Around three months, the tissue stabilizes and the final eye shape settles in, though this varies from person to person. Actual before-and-after photos of lateral canthoplasty show that the true change can be confirmed only after these three months have passed. Therefore, sufficient recovery time and consistent care are essential.
For anyone considering lateral canthoplasty, the hospital’s location is also an important factor. Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery is located just a one-minute walk from Exit 1 of Sinsa Station, making it convenient to access. It is also a clinic that opened in 2011. If you are considering lateral canthoplasty, consult with Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery about a design that suits your eyes.
