Lateral Canthoplasty: Stop Worrying About It Anymore!

Hello.

This is Ainik Plastic Surgery.

When considering eye surgery,

you may think about double eyelid surgery,

but you also end up worrying a lot about the eye shape,

and when it comes to eye shape, every patient has a different preference.

That is why the method of canthoplasty also differs

depending on the eye shape you want.

Today, let’s take a look at the types of eye surgery

performed through canthoplasty.

First, the types of canthoplasty include upper canthoplasty, mini epicanthoplasty,

lateral canthoplasty, lower lateral canthoplasty, and more,

depending on the location of the canthus.

And when this canthoplasty is performed according to your eye condition,

a natural and clear eye shape is completed.

Then, let’s first look at the types of canthoplasty.

First, lateral canthoplasty

The most important point of Ainik’s safe lateral canthoplasty

is to prevent the exposure of red tissue,

which is a common side effect of lateral canthoplasty.

The reason this red tissue exposure occurs

is that too much skin is removed, causing the inner mucosa

to become exposed to the outside.

As a result, conjunctival exposure symptoms may occur,

and patients who experience this side effect

may feel discomfort in daily life due to bloodshot eyes,

eye stinging, frequent conjunctivitis, and more.

That is why, when performing lateral canthoplasty,

the incision must be made so that red tissue is not exposed.

So how can you complete lateral canthoplasty without side effects?

Ainik Plastic Surgery separates the skin and mucosa.

After that, only the necessary amount of mucosa is removed

to open the eyes more comfortably,

while the skin is removed even less than the mucosa,

completely preventing external exposure of the mucosa,

so the aftereffects that patients worry about do not occur.

Second, lower lateral canthoplasty

In the case of lower lateral canthoplasty, people who are worried because their

upturned eye corners make them look fierce

often undergo this procedure.

With lateral canthoplasty, the outer corner is opened,

and at the same time the eye corner is fixed to the outer bone,

creating an eye shape with the ideal angle of 5 to 10 degrees.

As a result, the fierce impression becomes softer,

and a longer, more open eye shape is completed compared to before surgery.

Third, Ainik’s mini epicanthoplasty,

which reduces the risk of side effects

Mini epicanthoplasty is a unique surgical method

with a trademark application filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office,

and it can only be performed at Ainik Plastic Surgery.

In general, regular epicanthoplasty has a wide dissection range,

so the amount of opening is large,

and it is used when the front part of the eyes needs to be opened significantly.

However, this method has the drawback that scars may appear more widely.

In the case of mini epicanthoplasty, only the area where the epicanthal fold is located is dissected,

so the amount of opening is not large,

and because it is applied when only the angle needs to be adjusted while opening the front part less,

it has the advantage of leaving almost no scars.

That is why it is a method with a high level of satisfaction after surgery,

because the inner canthus is not excessively exposed,

does not create an impression of eyes being too close together,

and does not leave much scarring at the inner corner of the eyes.

Fourth, epicanthoplasty and upper canthoplasty

This is a surgical method for people whose eyes themselves look stuffy,

whose eyes are small, or who feel stressed,

or when the space between the eyebrows appears somewhat wide.

Epicanthoplasty refines the epicanthal fold to make the front part

look more open.

When the direction of the epicanthal fold is positioned at a 45-degree upward angle,

it is called upper canthoplasty,

and it helps make the front line of the double eyelid

smooth and more open.

After epicanthoplasty and upper canthoplasty,

the before-and-after difference in a stuffy eye shape is clearly improved,

so it is a surgical method where you can feel a significant change.

Today, along with lateral canthoplasty, we looked at Ainik’s unique mini epicanthoplasty,

epicanthoplasty and upper canthoplasty for creating an ideal eye shape,

safe lateral canthoplasty without worrying about red tissue showing,

and lower lateral canthoplasty for a kind impression.

When performing eye canthoplasty, you should not simply undergo every type of canthoplasty;

you should choose the one that suits your eyes.

To do that, you need to fully discuss your eye condition and the overall atmosphere of your face

with a specialist before surgery,

and undergo a customized design that fits your eyes.

In addition, you must understand the three-dimensional structure of the eyes,

and above all, undergo surgery that leaves no aftereffects and is not noticeable.

To do that, the medical staff must have extensive experience in eye surgery

and surgical know-how.

Ainik Plastic Surgery has performed more than 5,000 eye surgeries and revision surgeries,

and also provides thorough post-operative care.

As much as Ainik’s long experience in eye surgery,

we promise the highest level of satisfaction after surgery.

Up to now, this has been Ainik,

as if you had been pretty from the beginning.

Thank you.