Eyelid Corner Revision and Reconstruction, Including Reoperation! Cha Min Plastic Surgery

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Corner-opening surgery is one of the commonly performed

eye procedures to lengthen the horizontal width of the eyes

and improve a stuffy appearance.

However, as with any surgery,

not every procedure results in a satisfying outcome.

In actual consultations,

many people share concerns such as:

“開角 surgery opened my eyes much more than I expected.”

“I can see too much of the lacrimal lake.”

“My eyes look strange after the corner-opening surgery.”

What is corner-opening revision?

Corner-opening revision is not simply a procedure to close the opened area.

It is a reconstructive procedure that restores the skin, muscles, and ligament structures

altered by the previous surgery.

After medial canthoplasty, people often seek revision for excessive exposure of the lacrimal lake, a hook-shaped appearance, or scarring.

After lateral canthoplasty, revision may be sought when the eyes have developed a D- or C-shaped appearance, red scars, or unnatural outer corners.

Corner-opening revision is not a simple procedure.

Director Chae Su-wook, a board-certified plastic surgeon

Many people ask,

“Can my eyes return 100% to how they looked before?”

Many also come to us after experiencing stress for a long time

because of unnatural changes.

At Cha Min Plastic Surgery, Director Chae Su-wook,

a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience,

analyzes each person’s eye condition and structure

and carries out individualized revision and reconstruction.

Why choose Cha Min for corner-opening revision?

Cha Min Plastic Surgery Clinic

Cha Min Plastic Surgery performs medial canthoplasty revision in three layers:

ligaments, muscles, and skin.

Inner revision: Restoring the area by repositioning the muscles and ligaments beneath the skin

Outer revision: Restoring the skin through a V-Y advancement flap procedure

By reconstructing the ligaments, muscles, and skin that make up the eye structure in three layers,

we help prevent postoperative widening and shape distortion.

In addition to medial and lateral canthoplasty revision,

depending on the condition of the eyes, we stably reconstruct

overly widened lines, unnatural eye shapes, and damaged structures,

while naturally correcting an overly closed-looking eye shape.

If the structure is not taken into consideration and the procedure is performed

simply to revise the corner opening,

the eyes may appear more closed and smaller.

Therefore, we precisely assess the angle of the outer corner, the presence of adhesions and scars,

and the horizontal width of the eyes

to preserve eye size as much as possible through meticulous revision.

The reason medial and lateral canthoplasty revision is difficult

is that it is more complex than the initial surgery.

This is because the skin has already been excised,

scar tissue has formed,

and tissue adhesions may have developed.

Therefore, the important process is not simply performing extensive revision,

but accurately analyzing the condition of the remaining tissue

and determining which approach can produce

the most natural result.

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This is a process of improving problems caused by excessive corner opening

or structural changes

and restoring the eyes’ natural balance.

In particular, the surgical method for revision can vary significantly

depending on the current condition of the tissue,

so sufficient experience and an accurate diagnosis are important.

It is recommended to have your current condition evaluated

and receive a consultation about the revision approach suited to you.