Lateral Canthoplasty and Lowering Canthoplasty Reviews
Hello, this is Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery. These days, many people look up reviews of lateral canthoplasty and lowering canthoplasty. After surgery, the eyes can look bigger and the impression softer, and the degree of change varies from person to person. Lateral canthoplasty and lowering canthoplasty are not simply procedures to make the eyes bigger; they are design-based surgeries that aim for a refined overall impression by adjusting the proportions and direction of the eyes. Lateral canthoplasty extends the outer corners of the eyes to increase horizontal length, while lowering canthoplasty gently lowers the lower outer area to increase vertical width.
When these two procedures are performed together, the aim is to make a cramped-looking eye shape look more open, with a soft yet defined impression in which the eyes flow naturally.
Rather than simply making the eyes “bigger,” the key is a delicate design that considers facial harmony and direction. That is why a natural-looking change in eye shape can be expected after lateral and lowering canthoplasty, and the degree varies from person to person.
When Lateral and Lowering Canthoplasty May Be Needed
There are more cases where lateral and lowering canthoplasty may be helpful than you might think. Common examples include the following.
- When the outer corners of the eyes turn upward, making the eyes look fierce
- When the eyes are short horizontally and look cramped
- When the lower lashes are hidden, making the eyes look small
- When double eyelid surgery alone is not enough to improve the eye shape
- When you are concerned that your impression looks strong or cold
For these patients, lateral and lowering canthoplasty can gently adjust the direction of the eyes, and a warmer, more relaxed impression can be expected.
Surgical Method and Design
Lateral canthoplasty and lowering canthoplasty are performed through fine skin incisions. Rather than simply “cutting the eyes,” they are precise design surgeries that take into account the structures of the muscles, fat, and conjunctiva.
Lateral Canthoplasty
The skin at the outer corner of the eye is incised to expose the ocular conjunctiva, then the eye corner is extended in a natural direction. The key is to avoid excessive skin removal.
Lowering Canthoplasty
An incision is made along the lower lash line to reveal more of the area below the pupil. As the vertical width of the eye increases, a more open and refreshing impression can be expected. Recently, anti-adhesion designs are often used to reduce the chance of the area reattaching.
Recovery Process and Care Tips
Recovery from lateral and lowering canthoplasty is relatively quick. Many patients can return to daily activities within 3 to 5 days after surgery. How quickly swelling and bruising go down varies by person, and they usually ease over several weeks. However, care during the first week after surgery is important.
- Use cold compresses to ease swelling
- Keep irritation around the eyes to a minimum when washing your face
- Wait at least 2 weeks before wearing contact lenses
- Do not rub your eyes
Also, many lateral and lowering canthoplasty reviews commonly mention that “the eyes felt dry after surgery.” This is usually temporary, and consistent use of artificial tears and prescribed ointment helps it improve. Right after surgery, the design may feel slightly exaggerated, but as swelling goes down and the tissues settle, the shape often becomes more natural. How quickly this happens varies by person, so check your progress with the medical team.
Precautions After Surgery
- Do not rub your eyes: To prevent re-adhesion, never rub your eyes hard.
- Care with face washing and makeup: Keep cleanser away from the surgical area, and it is best to wait about 5 days after the stitches are removed before wearing makeup.
- Sleeping position: In the early period, sleeping with your head slightly raised helps reduce swelling.
- No strenuous exercise: Increased blood flow makes swelling worse, so it is best to avoid exercise for 2 weeks after surgery.
When reading lateral and lowering canthoplasty reviews, it also helps to look at how each patient managed their aftercare, because aftercare affects how swelling and scars heal. Recovery care affects the result as much as the surgery does.
Side Effects and Points to Keep in Mind
As with any surgery, there are points to be careful about with lateral and lowering canthoplasty. Common side effects include re-adhesion, deformation of the eye corner, and damage to the tear film, but having the procedure performed by an experienced specialist can help reduce these risks.
In particular, if lateral canthoplasty is done incorrectly, the outer corner of the eye may droop, and if lowering canthoplasty is pulled excessively, the eyes may appear like sanpaku eyes. Therefore, it is important to choose a clinic with strong design sense and extensive surgical expertise. In the end, the choice of clinic has a significant influence on the result.
Lateral and Lowering Canthoplasty at Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery
Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery performs lateral and lowering canthoplasty with a design planned for each patient.
- A lead surgeon focused on eye and nose surgery: A specialist personally handles the design and performs the surgery.
- Medical team collaboration: Every surgery is handled through systematic collaboration among specialist medical staff.
- Honest consultations that recommend only what you need: Without overtreatment, we suggest an approach that fits your facial proportions.
- Safe anesthesia system and ample beds: Safety during surgery comes first, and the recovery rooms are spacious and comfortable.
- One-on-one personalized design system: We offer a detailed design that considers eye length, angle and even how far the eyeballs protrude.
- A 1-minute walk from Exit 1 of Sinsa Station: Located in central Gangnam, the clinic is easy to reach and convenient for follow-up visits.
- Result management and follow-up system: We check that the shape stays stable as time passes after surgery, and a structured aftercare program is in place for touch-up procedures if needed.
If you want natural results that do not look obvious, consider a consultation at Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery for a canthoplasty design that suits your eyes.