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.