Epicanthoplasty
Gangnam Seoul Korea
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Refine the Inner Corner—Balanced, Natural, and Scar-Conscious
Epicanthoplasty gently releases or reshapes the medial epicanthal fold to open the inner eye corner, improve crease continuity, and create a cleaner, elongated eye line. At UE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, our female board-certified facial surgeon uses conservative vectors and scar-minimizing techniques for a subtle, authentic result.
Who’s a Good Candidate
- Prominent inner fold causing crowding or a “curved” crease start
- Deseo de un mayor ancho horizontal sin sobreapertura
- Pairing with double eyelid or ptosis repair for continuity
- Healthy eyelid tone and realistic expectations
Lo que mejora
- Cleaner crease origin (less tapering/skip crease)
- Wider inner corner and balanced intercanthal show
- Enhanced symmetry with the outer eye and brow–lid lines
- Better makeup laydown near the inner corner
Surgical Approach (Customized)
- Precise marking of angle, length, and fold release
- Métodos de avance/Z-plastia/VY elegidos para que coincidan con la tensión de la piel y la dirección de la cicatriz
- Meticulous redraping to prevent webbing and blunt corners
- Fine layered closure with scar-camouflage orientation
Qué esperar
- Anesthesia: local with sedation (or general, case-dependent)
- Time: ~30–60 minutes (per side when combined)
- Tiempo de inactividad: hinchazón/moretón 3 a 7 días; suturas retiradas 5 a 7 días
- Scar maturation: 6–12+ weeks; fades along tension lines
Results & Longevity
- Straighter crease origin and natural inner-corner brightness
- Harmonized proportions without an over-opened look
- Long-lasting improvement; aging continues naturally
Aftercare
- Cold compress 48 hours; sleep elevated 1 week
- Lubricating drops/ointment as advised
- Avoid eye makeup, contact lenses, sauna ~2 weeks
- Comience a usar FPS 50 y cinta de silicona/gel después de retirar la sutura si se recomienda
Combination Plans
- Double Eyelid Surgery: for stable crease design
- Ptosis Repair: for true levator weakness
- Lateral Canthoplasty: for almond/fox-eye balance
- Tonificación láser/LDM: posterior para el enrojecimiento y la finura de la textura.
Seguridad e idoneidad
- Estrategia de cicatrices conscientes de Fitzpatrick para minimizar la HIE
- Conservative release to avoid over-shortening the inner corner
- Performed by a board-certified facial surgeon with ocular-surface protection
Why Choose UE Plastic Surgery in Gangnam
- Female board-certified eyelid specialist with ethnicity-conscious design
- Scar-minimizing techniques and natural, subtle aesthetic goals
- Hijab-friendly privacy and female clinical staff options
- English-speaking concierge in a discreet, appointment-only clinic
FAQs
Will the scar be obvious?
We align incisions with
natural tension lines and guide proactive scar care so they fade discreetly.
Can epicanthoplasty over-open my inner corner?
Our approach is
conservative and proportion-aware to prevent an unnatural look.
Is it always needed with double eyelid surgery?
No—only when the inner fold
limits crease design or creates crowding.
