Correcting Epicanthal Folds Through Epicanthoplasty for a More Defined Look

Eyes that look clear and sharp depend not only on the horizontal width and size of the eyes,

but also on whether there is an epicanthal fold with a hook-like shape.

Depending on this, the effect of a cleaner, more defined eye shape can differ.

For this reason, many people want epicanthal fold removal for a cleaner eye shape.

The epicanthal fold is a form in which the upper eyelid covers the lower eyelid,

and it is a symptom commonly seen in East Asians.

Because part of the eye is covered by the fold,

the inner corner of the eye can look cramped.

To remove this epicanthal fold, some people consider eye surgery.

If double eyelid surgery is performed without removing the epicanthal fold,

the eyes may not look more open even if there is a double eyelid, and they may look even more cramped.

So if you prefer a more defined and refreshed eye shape, it is better to remove the epicanthal fold.

Not all eye cases are suitable for epicanthal fold removal.

Cases in which epicanthal fold removal is difficult include:

when the eyes are very close together, or

when the lacrimal caruncle is already sufficiently visible.

In such cases, epicanthoplasty may cause the caruncle to become overly exposed or the distance between the eyes to appear even smaller,

so it may be judged that the fold cannot be fully released.

To address these concerns,

the recommended options are in-place epicanthoplasty and combined epicanthoplasty.

In-place epicanthoplasty is a method of removing the epicanthal fold without making an incision at the inner corner of the eye at all.

Combined epicanthoplasty is a surgical method used when the epicanthal fold needs to be removed but extensive epicanthoplasty is not possible,

minimizing the incision while releasing the fold.

Even aside from cases where the lacrimal caruncle is overly visible or the space between the eyebrows is narrow,

it can also improve a harsh-looking eye appearance,

or help when someone wants an inline double eyelid to be improved into an in-out line.

In these cases, epicanthal fold removal through in-place epicanthoplasty or combined epicanthoplasty may lead to improvement.

Various before-and-after cases of in-place epicanthoplasty and combined epicanthoplasty

can be found on the original in-place epicanthoplasty/combined epicanthoplasty hospital website,

and explanations from a board-certified plastic surgeon can be viewed on the official YouTube channel.

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