Front Epicanthoplasty (Front Epicanthoplasty)
Medial canthoplasty refines the epicanthal fold covering the inner corner so the eyes look longer side to side, improving an impression of wide-set eyes. We also cover how the inner end of the crease connects, and the care of scarring and re-adhesion.
Front Epicanthoplasty, In short?
Medial canthoplasty refines the epicanthal fold covering the inner corner, opening the part of the eye it had hidden. When the fold covers the inner corner, the eye looks shorter horizontally and the gap between the eyes looks wider; refining it can make the eyes look a little longer side to side and the gap between them narrower. It is sometimes performed alongside double-eyelid surgery so the inner end of the crease, previously broken by the fold, connects naturally. The direction and degree of incision vary with the shape of the fold, the intercanthal distance and facial proportion. Results and the pace of recovery vary from person to person.
Source: SM Plastic Surgery Lee Mooyoung Director (board-certified plastic surgeon, clinical experience 24 years)
Key Facts
| Procedure time | Approx. 30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Anesthesia Method | Local / sedation |
| Return to daily life | After 5–7 days |
| Suture Removal | After 5–7 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 make the gap between the eyes look narrower?
When the epicanthal fold covers the inner corner, the gap between the eyes can look wider than it is. Opening the inner corner can make the eyes look a little longer and the gap narrower. The degree of improvement varies from person to person with bone structure, nose height and the width between the brows, so the decision follows a careful consultation.
Does the medial canthoplasty scar fade with time?
Because medial canthoplasty incises inside the inner corner, a reddish mark can show at first, but with fine suturing and care it generally becomes less noticeable over time. How fast and how well the scar heals varies with constitution, the incision method and aftercare.
My epicanthal fold is pronounced — is medial canthoplasty alone enough?
The necessary extent varies with the shape and thickness of the fold, the intercanthal distance and whether a crease is present. Where the fold is thick, or the inner end of the crease is hidden as well, double-eyelid surgery or another canthoplasty may be considered together. The extent is decided after assessing the eye.
After medial canthoplasty, can the opened area re-adhere?
The inner corner is known as an area where some re-adhesion can occur as the incision heals. Where re-adhesion is clear, the state is checked and further correction considered if needed. Suturing methods and aftercare to reduce re-adhesion are explained together, and the course varies from person to person.
Is medial canthoplasty better done together with double-eyelid surgery?
Where the fold covers the inner end of the crease and the line looks broken at the front, doing medial canthoplasty together with double-eyelid surgery lets the line be designed to connect naturally. They need not always be combined, however — depending on the eye and the impression you want, either may be done alone. A careful consultation decides.
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