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Hello, this is AB Plastic Surgery.

Today, together with Dr. Choi Jae-ik, we will take a look at the terms it is good to know before going in for a consultation about eye surgery:)

First, the buried suture method is a way to create a double eyelid without making an incision.

A double eyelid is formed when the lower part folds inward as you open your eyes,

and that folding part is created with a non-absorbable suture.

One feature of AB Plastic Surgery is something called transparent adhesion.

By inserting the knot position into the muscle layer, it reduces the sensation of foreign body presence and looks smooth even when the eyes are closed.

In addition, we add a second fixation at the innermost and outermost parts to complete a refined eye shape that is less likely to come undone.

The incisional method is mainly performed for people who have a lot of resistance to double eyelid formation.

This is the case when a line made with a buried method does not last very long.

Its advantage is that, compared to the non-incisional method, skin and soft tissue can be removed to shape the eyes closer to each person’s desired look.

When consulting, you may also be wondering what kind of line to create.

Let me organize the different lines for you.

First is the inline double eyelid.

This is the most commonly seen double eyelid line in Korean eyes.

The line starts at the inner corner of the eye, so the front part is not very visible and becomes visible from the middle.

Second is the outline double eyelid.

This is the most commonly seen double eyelid line in Western eyes, and

the line is set away from the inner corner of the eye and extends toward the back.

It makes the eyes look more Western and striking.

The in-out line double eyelid is a line that appears clearly from the inner corner to the outer corner of the eye,

and you can think of it as an intermediate stage between the inline and outline.

Recently, as patients have become more interested in their eyes,

more people are wanting a semi-out line that lies on the boundary between the in-out and outline types.

The semi-out line has a clear, large double eyelid line like the in-out line,

but its starting point at the inner part of the eye is higher than the in-out line and lower than the outline,

so it gives a look that is both natural and striking.

Next, I will explain eye correction.

You can think of eye correction as a surgery that makes tired-looking or dull eyes look clearer.

The method is broadly divided into incisional and non-incisional types.

If the skin is thin and the amount of correction needed is small, the non-incisional method is used,

and in other cases, it is performed at the same time as double eyelid surgery.

Sunken eyes and protruding eyes are identified by measuring the distance between the frontmost part of the eyeball and the orbital rim.

Usually, if it is less than 16 mm, it is called sunken eyes, and if it is 18 mm or more, it is called protruding eyes.

In the case of sunken eyes, if a double eyelid is formed, the result can be a soft and innocent image; in the case of protruding eyes,

the eyes may look larger and more striking.

Next, let’s look at terms related to canthoplasty.

The epicanthal fold is commonly seen in East Asians.

It is a fold covering the inner corner of the eye, called the medial canthus,

and it makes the eyes look cramped by covering the front part of the double eyelid line.

Epicanthoplasty is a surgery that rearranges or removes the epicanthal fold at the inner part of the eye,

and it makes the eyes look longer horizontally and more open.

Lateral canthoplasty is a surgery that lengthens and lowers the outer corner of the eye, and at AB Plastic Surgery, canthal surgery is reinforced with periosteal fixation to improve durability.

Lower canthoplasty is a surgery that lowers the lower eyelid line on the outer lower part of the eyeball,

bringing down eyes with sharply upturned outer corners and making them look softer.

It is performed through a conjunctival incision, so there is no scar.

Lastly, under-eye fat repositioning is a surgery that creates a more youthful look by separating the supportive ligament and then repositioning the protruding fat pockets to sunken areas through a conjunctival incision.

Today we organized the terms related to eye surgery.

If you go to a consultation already knowing these terms,

it will be easier to understand, and the consultation time will not be too long.

Of course, you do not need to know all of this in detail in advance.

The director will explain everything, so please feel free to come in for a consultation^^