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Today, together with Director Ma Seong-hwan,

we will look at the complications of canthoplasty.

This likely started because of the issue of adhesion after canthoplasty, but in the case of a lateral canthoplasty, adhesion symptoms are common, while in the case of a medial canthoplasty, they are not as common.

However, complications can still occur with medial canthoplasty.

Problems such as an overly deep hollowed appearance, excessive scar tissue, or excessive exposure of the lacrimal caruncle can occur.

It depends on which complication has occurred.

In the case of scar tissue, I recommend observing it for about 6 months.

Scar tissue is a phenomenon that occurs during the process of skin regeneration, so if it ultimately remains as a scar, it can be resolved through revision medial canthoplasty.

In cases of excessive exposure of the lacrimal caruncle or a design problem, it can be addressed through reconstructive surgery.

The surgical method used at this time differs from patient to patient, so it is best to decide after consulting with a doctor.

Opinions may differ depending on the doctor, but it can be said that the scale of complications from lateral and lower canthoplasty is greater than that of medial canthoplasty.

This is because medial canthoplasty mostly involves design-related issues, whereas lateral and lower canthoplasty can also cause functional problems.

Basically, lateral and lower canthoplasty tends to be more effective the more of the white part of the eye is covered, but if it is opened too much, conjunctival exposure may occur.

In such cases, prompt action is necessary, so if your goal is to open it excessively, careful consideration is needed.

If the incision made during lateral or lower canthoplasty does not heal well and scar tissue forms in the opened area, it can result in a D-shaped opening.

This can be considered a representative complication of lateral and lower canthoplasty.

To prevent complications from canthoplasty, you must first accurately understand your own eyes and set a design goal that matches them.

Depending on the case, there may be eyes for which canthoplasty is not recommended.

That is why it is important to consult with a doctor and decide on the canthoplasty method and whether to proceed with surgery.

In the case of medial canthoplasty, if the design is done correctly, the likelihood of problems occurring is high, but for lateral and lower canthoplasty, the surgical methods are very diverse.

No single method is always the best, and depending on the patient's eye shape, various methods may exist.

It is important to choose the appropriate surgical method while considering both the desired design and safety.

As a simple tip, the stronger the epicanthal fold and the more cramped the eyes appear, the more effective medial canthoplasty may be.

However, if the distance between the eyes is close, you should think about medial canthoplasty once more.

In the case of lateral and lower canthoplasty, if a lot of the white part of the eye is covered and there is enough space to open it, you may see good results.

Today, we explained what kinds of complications can occur with canthoplasty, why they happen, and what should be done to prevent them.

Because canthoplasty has become such a common procedure, it can be easy to think of it lightly, but since there are also eyes for which it is not suitable, we recommend gathering plenty of information, thinking it through carefully, and then proceeding.