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
  • 想要更长的水平宽度,但又不想开口过大
  • Pairing with double eyelid or ptosis repair for continuity
  • Healthy eyelid tone and realistic expectations

What It Improves

  • 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
  • Z-plasty / V-Y / advancement methods chosen to match skin tension and scar direction
  • Meticulous redraping to prevent webbing and blunt corners
  • Fine layered closure with scar-camouflage orientation

What to Expect

  • Anesthesia: local with sedation (or general, case-dependent)
  • Time: ~30–60 minutes (per side when combined)
  • Downtime: swelling/bruise 3–7 days; sutures out 5–7 days
  • Scar maturation: 6–12+ weeks; fades along tension lines

结果与持久性

  • 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
  • 遵医嘱使用润滑滴剂/软膏
  • Avoid eye makeup, contact lenses, sauna ~2 weeks
  • Begin SPF 50+ and silicone/gel tape after suture removal if recommended

Combination Plans

  • Double Eyelid Surgery: for stable crease design
  • Ptosis Repair: for true levator weakness
  • Lateral Canthoplasty: for almond/fox-eye balance
  • 激光调理/LDM:后期用于改善泛红和肤质

安全性和适用性

  • Fitzpatrick-aware scar strategy to minimize PIH
  • 保守的发行策略,避免过度缩短内角。
  • 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
  • 提供英语服务的私密诊所,仅接受预约。

常见问题解答

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.