[Medical Today][AB Plastic Surgery] Eye surgery for a refined eye shape... Which procedure is needed among double eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, and canthoplasty?

As more people look to make changes to their appearance ahead of the New Year, consultations for eye surgery are increasing significantly.

The eyes are a key factor that shapes the impression of the face, and they are the first area considered by those who want to change their look.

Recently, attention has shifted beyond simply making the eyes bigger and more defined to a natural yet glamorous “refined eye shape” that harmonizes with the face.

A refined eye shape can be achieved through eye surgeries such as double eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, and canthoplasty.

However, each procedure must be carefully planned to match the individual’s eye shape and facial proportions in order to achieve a natural and sophisticated result.

In particular, since the necessary procedure and its method vary depending on the person’s eye structure and conditions, choosing the right surgery for oneself is the most important factor.

Double eyelid surgery is broadly divided into the incision method and the non-incision method.

Incisional double eyelid surgery is suitable when the eyelid skin is thick or there is a lot of fat, and it can form a clear double eyelid line by removing unnecessary tissue.

The line is less likely to loosen and can create a more defined impression, but the recovery period is relatively long, so scheduling must be considered.

On the other hand, non-incisional double eyelid surgery is a method that secures the line using sutures without an incision. It leaves almost no scar and offers a quick recovery, making it popular among office workers and students.

However, if the skin is thick or there is a lot of fat, the line may loosen over time, so sufficient consultation before surgery is necessary.

If the eyelids are sagging or there is ptosis, double eyelid surgery alone has limited effect.

In such cases, ptosis correction should be performed together to achieve both functional improvement and aesthetic satisfaction.

Ptosis correction is a procedure that reinforces or adjusts the function of the levator palpebrae superioris or Müller’s muscle, which lift the eyelid,

and it can increase the amount of visible iris, creating a fresher and more defined eye shape.

There are also cases where ptosis correction is needed even without ptosis.

This is because the higher the double eyelid line is set, the more opening strength is required, so ptosis correction may be necessary.

Ultimately, ptosis correction can be said to be essential for creating a beautiful double eyelid line, regardless of whether ptosis is present.

However, there are cases in which ptosis correction should not be performed, such as when there are severe protruding eyes, when eye surgery has been performed multiple times, or when the distance between the eyes and eyebrows is short. Therefore, a careful diagnosis and consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon before surgery are necessary.

If the length or angle of the eyes is unsatisfactory, it can be improved through canthoplasty.

Epicanthoplasty makes eyes that look cramped due to the epicanthic fold or a short inner corner appear more open,

and lateral canthoplasty or lower canthoplasty softens impressions that look sharp or cramped because the outer corners of the eyes are turned upward or the horizontal width is short.

Director Jeong Yeon-woo of AB Plastic Surgery advised, “The eyes are a key area that determines the impression of the face, so rather than simply making them bigger, it is necessary to comprehensively consider harmony with the face shape and the proportions of the eye shape,” and added, “Appropriate application of double eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, and canthoplasty is important, but precise design based on anatomical structure is also needed.”

As such, eye surgery is not simply a procedure that changes appearance, but a complex surgery that requires both functional improvement and design completion.

To obtain satisfying results, it is essential to choose a clinic that not only has the delicate surgical skills of an experienced medical team,

but also a diagnostic system capable of precisely analyzing the individual’s eye structure.

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