Epicanthoplasty / Lateral Canthoplasty (Epicanthoplasty / Lateral Canthoplasty)
Refining the epicanthal fold (medial canthoplasty) and extending the outer corner (lateral canthoplasty) widens the eye naturally.
Epicanthoplasty / Lateral Canthoplasty, In short?
Medial and upper canthoplasty refines the epicanthal fold to open the inner corner cleanly. Beyond making the eye larger, the inner end of the crease connects naturally, settling into a clearer, more open eye area. Performing the medial and upper approaches together produces a natural finish.
Source: SM Plastic Surgery Lee Mooyoung Director (board-certified plastic surgeon, clinical experience 24 years)
Key Facts
| Procedure time | Within 30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Anesthesia Method | Local / sedation |
| Return to daily life | After 5–7 days |
| Suture Removal | After 7 days |
| Follow-up visits | 1–2 times |
Procedure Information
Treatment Area: Eyes
Procedure Type: Surgical procedure
Attending Physician: Director Lee Mooyoung
SM's approach
Frequently Asked Questions
Does medial canthoplasty scar noticeably?
Fine suturing keeps scarring down; within 2–3 months it becomes barely visible.
Should medial and upward canthoplasty be done together?
Where the epicanthal fold is pronounced, combining medial canthoplasty with an upward release lets the crease show naturally, and a better-settled result can be expected.
After canthoplasty, can it re-adhere?
Because medial canthoplasty carries a chance of re-adhesion, SM Plastic Surgery uses precise techniques to limit it.
Can it be done at the same time as double-eyelid surgery?
Yes — in fact, doing it together with double-eyelid surgery lets the inner end of the crease connect naturally, and a better-settled result can be expected.
After medial and upward canthoplasty, can the eyes become too large?
At SM Plastic Surgery, canthoplasty stays within a restrained range, creating a natural result that does not look overdone.
Consultation guide
Phone: +82-2-537-3707
Location: 9F, 435 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Gangnam Station)