Two-Way Epicanthoplasty for a Cool Semi-Outlook Line

Due to the influence of social media, more people are seeking more striking eyes during consultations for eye surgery.

However, due to the anatomical structure of East Asian eyes, it tends to be difficult to achieve a dramatic double eyelid shape.

Muscle and ligament tissue that form the epicanthal fold

In East Asian eyes, the factors that create the epicanthal fold are the medial portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle and the medial canthal ligament tissue, along with excess skin. In epicanthoplasty, it is important to address these areas properly.

It may be possible to create a natural double eyelid that matches the presence of an epicanthal fold, but if you want a more striking look, the size of the double eyelid may need to be slightly larger and the front line of the eyelid crease needs to be clearly visible, so epicanthoplasty and upper eyelid surgery may be necessary.

Inline double eyelid caused by the epicanthal fold

A cool-looking double eyelid after the epicanthal fold has been addressed

To expose the front portion of the double eyelid together with incision-based double eyelid surgery, a two-direction opening is performed in the medial and 45-degree directions (two-way epicanthoplasty).

Two-way epicanthoplasty performed to match the front line of a cool double eyelid

A change from an inline look to a striking semi-outlook line

The size and shape of the double eyelid are areas in eye surgery where individual preference is most strongly reflected.

Usually, consultations focus on a natural line, but if you want more striking eyes, be sure to also learn about canthoplasty procedures, especially epicanthoplasty and upper eyelid surgery.

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