Incisional Eye Corner Surgery: How to Choose the Right Option for Your Eyes and Postoperative Care

Incisional eye corner surgery is

a representative eye surgery

chosen by many people

to make the eyes look bigger

and create a brighter impression.

It is also an effective method

that naturally expands the

horizontal and vertical dimensions

of the eyes while balancing

the eye shape and overall impression.

In this post,

we will explain in detail

when eye corner surgery is appropriate

and how to care for yourself after surgery

to help you achieve

a safe and satisfying result.

When eye corner surgery is suitable

Eye corner surgery is not a procedure

that is applied the same way to every eye;

its necessity depends on

each person's eye structure and impression.

👉 When the epicanthal fold is prominent

and the eyes look small: inner eye corner surgery

If the epicanthal fold is severe,

the inner part of the eyes may be covered,

making the eyes look smaller

and the double eyelid line

appear cramped.

By opening this area through

inner eye corner surgery,

the eye shape can look longer

and create a brighter impression.

👉 When the outer corners of the eyes are raised

and give a sharp, cold impression: outer eye corner surgery

If the outer corners of the eyes

are tilted upward,

they may unintentionally look sharp

and fierce.

Outer eye corner surgery naturally

extends the outer corners of the eyes,

helping the eyes look softer

and more gentle.

👉 When too little of the iris is visible

and the eyes look cramped: lower eye corner surgery

If the vertical length of the eyes is short

and less of the iris is visible,

the eyes may look sleepy

or give a cramped impression.

Lower eye corner surgery expands

the eye shape downward,

allowing more of the iris to show

and creating a clearer, kinder impression.

When the desired effect is not enough with double eyelid surgery alone, combine eye corner surgery

There are cases where

double eyelid surgery alone

does not make the eyes look clear enough.

In such cases, performing eye corner surgery together

can harmonize the horizontal and vertical proportions of the eyes,

maximizing the effect of the double eyelids.

In particular, when inner eye corner surgery

and double eyelid surgery are performed at the same time,

the length of the eyes can be extended more refreshingly,

allowing for a much more natural result.

Postoperative care and precautions

Eye corner surgery involves incisions,

so care during the recovery process is very important.

✨ Scar care

Immediately after surgery,

the incision area may appear red

or leave a small scar.

At this time, consistently using ointment,

scar taping, laser treatment, and similar care

can help the scar fade

and become less noticeable.

✨ Preventing re-adhesion

Because eye corner surgery is a procedure

that releases tissue,

a phenomenon called 're-adhesion' may occur over time,

where the area sticks back together.

To prevent this,

you must follow the taping method,

careful scar management,

and other instructions provided by the medical staff.

✨ Daily care

During the recovery period,

it is best to avoid rubbing the eyes hard,

applying makeup or wearing contact lenses,

and activities that cause irritation such as saunas.

Also, to reduce swelling,

cool compresses may help,

and avoiding alcohol and smoking

can also support recovery.

✨ Regular follow-up visits

Recovery after surgery varies from person to person,

so it is safe to visit the clinic at regular intervals

to check your condition

and receive additional treatment if needed

(such as laser treatment or injections).

Eye corner surgery is not simply

a procedure to make the eyes bigger,

but an important method

for balancing the eye shape

and creating a harmonious impression.

A surgical plan suited to each eye's structure and features,

along with thorough aftercare,

determines a successful result,

so it is important to consult sufficiently with a specialist

and choose the eye corner surgery method

that is most appropriate for you.

At our clinic,

based on more than 30 years of extensive experience,

we establish personalized plastic surgery plans,

allowing patients to undergo satisfying eye surgery

without revision surgery.