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 opens up eyes that appear closed or heavy and softens sharp outer corners to create a gentler impression. In fact, when comparing before and after lateral canthoplasty, the overall mood of the face often changes noticeably. It shows how even subtle changes in the eyes can have a significant impact on the entire facial impression.
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 effective 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. Looking at actual before-and-after results of lateral canthoplasty, you can see improvements not only in eye size but also in 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. When looking at the surgical process and the changes after recovery, this is exactly why the difference before and after lateral canthoplasty becomes so noticeable.
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. On the other hand, choosing a medical team with specialized expertise can lead to much more natural and satisfying results. In particular, Dr. Hwang Ho, the chief director of Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery, has earned both domestic and international recognition in eye-opening procedures and is a well-known authority whose surgical techniques are observed by doctors from overseas. This distinction is also clearly reflected in the before-and-after results of lateral canthoplasty seen in real patient reviews.
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. After about three months, the tissue stabilizes and the final eye shape is completed. 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 and reliability are also important factors. Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery is located just a one-minute walk from Exit 1 of Sinsa Station, making it very convenient to access. It is also a clinic that has been operating steadily for more than 14 years and has earned the trust of many patients over time. It is well known as a place where both safety and satisfaction can be achieved, and it is worth visiting if you want to experience safe before-and-after changes through lateral canthoplasty. For those who want to improve not only their appearance but also their impression and confidence, lateral canthoplasty at Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery can be a good choice.
