Why should outer canthus lowering surgery be done at a place that does it well?

Many people consider outer canthus lowering surgery because they want a clearer, more refreshing eye shape.

However, even for the same surgery, the results can vary greatly depending on the clinic and the surgeon’s level of skill.

As you may know from hearing stories from many people around you who have had outer corner surgery,

simply opening the eyes outward does not create the level of change you want.

It is not just about opening the outer corner of the eye, but also about how much to lower the angle of the eye corner so it can remain harmonious,

and whether the three elements—skin, ligament, and conjunctiva—are properly combined into the correct structure during the surgery.

Only when all of these factors are considered together can a clear and beautiful change be completed.

Before-and-after photos of outer corner surgery

Seeing it once is much more convincing than a hundred words, so let’s take a look at the before-and-after photos.

As in the photo above, when the outer corner of the eye naturally lowers,

the impression that once looked sharp because of the raised outer corner changes into a softer, more feminine atmosphere.

Also, it is not simply that the eye becomes longer;

as the horizontal width of the eye expands and the angle of the outer corner changes at the same time,

a much more open and refreshed eye shape is completed.

Before-and-after photos of outer corner surgery

Because each person’s eye shape and structure are different,

cases where the outer corner is raised

cases where the eyes are short and look cramped

cases with left-right asymmetry

require different designs tailored to each situation,

and customized surgery based on that is very important.

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Compared with simple outer corner surgery, outer canthus lowering surgery is more difficult than you might think.

If the eye is opened too forcefully or lowered excessively in a way that does not match the eye shape and condition,

a number of problems can occur, such as:

• a drooping, unnatural, downturned look at the outer corner • “mucosal exposure,” where the conjunctiva is exposed and looks red • re-adhesion, where the opened area sticks back together • worsening left-right asymmetry in eye shape and size

In particular, when looking at cases that do not look natural in before-and-after photos,

the eye corner line is sometimes kinked, or the corner is lowered too much, creating an awkward impression.

To prevent these results, it is important first to have a precise understanding of the anatomical structure and to perform delicate surgery that minimizes unnecessary tissue damage,

but it is also essential to reach an appropriate degree through 충분한 communication with the patient.

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When is revision surgery needed?

Many people have already undergone outer corner surgery or outer canthus lowering surgery

but are considering revision surgery because they are not satisfied with the results.

Typical revision cases include the following:

• when the area has stuck back together (re-adhesion) • when the outer corner has not lowered enough • when it has been lowered too much and looks unnatural • when scars or mucosal exposure remain

Before-and-after photos of revision outer corner surgery

If the area has stuck back together or the outer corner has not lowered enough to the desired extent,

generally revision outer corner surgery is performed.

Before-and-after photos of outer corner restoration surgery

For those whose outer corner has been lowered too much and looks unnatural, or who want correction due to scars or mucosal exposure,

the approach may shift from revision outer corner surgery to outer corner restoration surgery.

Restoration surgery is also considered revision surgery, and since revision surgery is much more complicated than the first surgery,

it is not simply about “having surgery again.”

After accurately analyzing the condition of the existing tissue, scars, and degree of adhesion,

the restoration and correction must be carried out appropriately according to the situation and condition.

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Key points for creating natural results

When looking at the cases with the highest satisfaction in before-and-after photos, there is a common pattern.

Before-and-after photos of outer corner surgery

• The outer corner lowers naturally without being excessive • It does not look awkward even when smiling • It maintains a clean line without mucosal exposure • It harmonizes well with the overall face

In the end, the important thing is not “how much to open it,”

but “how naturally to change it as much as desired.”

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Because outer canthus lowering surgery can significantly change the impression with even a small adjustment,

this is an area where delicacy and experience matter greatly.

As you carefully compare the before-and-after photos above,

it is better to check whether the case created a natural and harmonious change,

rather than simply making the eyes look bigger.

A careful choice made after much consideration leads to a satisfying result.

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