Epicanthoplasty and Eye Shape Correction That Is Not Excessive and Looks Natural

Hello, this is Inique.

The size of the eyes is important,

but having a beautiful eye line

also plays a significant role

in creating an attractive face.

So even if you have had the most common

double eyelid surgery among cosmetic procedures,

if your eye shape somehow does not feel right

and your satisfaction is low,

you may start wondering what the cause is.

In such cases, the size of the eyes may have increased,

but the front part of the eyes may still be blocked,

which can create that feeling.

Therefore, when undergoing eye surgery,

it is not enough to simply think,

"I should get double eyelid surgery."

Instead, after 충분히 discussing your eye condition,

it is necessary to choose according to the diagnosis.

For example, if you want to enlarge the eyes

through eye surgery,

but also have an epicanthal fold so that the front part of the eyes

feels blocked and stuffy,

in that case, it can be performed together with double eyelid surgery

as a form of epicanthoplasty and eye shape correction.

Today, with Inique,

let’s take a look at epicanthoplasty and eye shape correction,

which can make stuffy-looking eyes feel clear and natural.

Epicanthoplasty and eye shape correction

is a procedure that makes the eye line look clearer

and longer by incising the area that appears stuffy

due to the epicanthal fold at the inner corner of the eye.

Depending on the condition of each person’s eyes,

it can be performed together with double eyelid surgery,

which can naturally improve the overall balance

and three-dimensionality of the eyes

while enlarging the eyes.

Then, in what cases is epicanthoplasty

and eye shape correction needed?

It may be recommended in the following cases.

First. For those whose inner eye corner is covered by an epicanthal fold and looks stuffy

Second. For those whose distance between the eyes is wide

Third. For those who prefer a clear and elongated eye line

Fourth. For those whose eyes look small because the inner corners are blocked

A state in which part of the circular muscle surrounding the eyes

(orbicularis oculi) has thickened

and is commonly seen as a characteristic in East Asians

is called an epicanthal fold.

When an epicanthal fold is present,

the front of the eyes appears round,

which can visually make the eyes seem somewhat narrow

and stuffy.

This is caused by differences in the anatomical structure

of the orbicularis oculi muscle and the skin,

and is closely related to the eye shape typical of East Asians.

An epicanthal fold is a congenital feature,

and rather than being a functional issue,

it is mainly discussed from an aesthetic perspective.

Through epicanthoplasty and eye shape correction,

it is important to open up the inner corner of the eyes in a clearer way,

but at this time, what must be kept in mind is

not to excessively expose the red flesh

of the area called the lacrimal caruncle,

where tears collect near the inner eye.

The most appropriate amount of lacrimal caruncle exposure

is about one-third to two-thirds,

so that the result does not look unnatural

and a stable outcome can be expected.

In a typical epicanthoplasty procedure,

the front corner of the eye is widely dissected,

and the range of opening is often broadened naturally.

However, this method can

give the impression that the eyes are opened excessively,

and during the recovery process, scars or exposed red inner flesh

may become noticeably visible.

On the other hand, mini epicanthoplasty

(for epicanthoplasty and eye shape correction)

is a method that adjusts the opening range by minimally refining

the inner corner of the eye.

By limiting the surgical area,

it helps preserve the eye’s natural shape,

while minimizing scars and reducing exposure of the red inner flesh,

so that a more natural and harmonious eye line

can be expected.

So far, with Inique,

we have explained in detail the cases in which epicanthoplasty and eye shape correction are needed,

the procedure method, and the precautions.

If you have any questions,

please contact us through the Inique channel link.

Thank you.