Before the Start of the Semester, Can Canthoplasty and Eye-Opening Correction Be Done Together?

When looking into eye surgery before the start of the semester, the recovery period is the aspect that causes the most concern.

In particular, if you are considering canthoplasty and eye-opening correction together, you may be even more curious about when the swelling and awkwardness will begin to look natural.

“Will recovery take longer if I have them done together?”

“How natural will they look by the start of the semester?”

For eye surgery before the start of the semester, it is important to consider not how many procedures to have, but which procedures are needed for your eyes and how much time remains before your schedule.

Today, we will organize the situations in which canthoplasty and eye-opening correction may be considered together, as well as how to assess the recovery period before the start of the semester.

1. If the start of the semester is approaching but your eyes still look closed-off

People looking into eye surgery before the start of the semester generally want a “slightly more defined appearance.”

However, a defined eye shape is not always created with a double eyelid crease alone.

The appropriate approach may vary depending on whether your eye-opening strength is weak, whether the inner corners of your eyes look obstructed, or whether the direction of your outer eye corners makes your eyes look closed-off.

Therefore, when considering canthoplasty and eye-opening correction together, you should first identify which part of your eyes looks closed-off rather than asking, “Will they look bigger if I do them together?”

2. Your eyes may still look closed-off even after double eyelid surgery

Double eyelid surgery is a procedure that creates a crease on the eyelid.

However, if your eye-opening strength is weak, your pupils may not be sufficiently exposed even after a crease is created, so your eyes may still look sleepy.

If the double eyelid crease is simply made higher in this situation, the eyes may not look larger; instead, the crease alone may look thick and unnatural.

Conversely, if your eye-opening strength is adequate but the horizontal width of your eyes or the shape of the inner corners looks closed-off, canthoplasty may be more appropriate.

If you are considering eye surgery before the start of the semester, you need to first determine whether double eyelid surgery alone will be sufficient rather than choosing a procedure based on its name.

3. For sleepy-looking eyes, eye-opening strength comes before the crease

Eye-opening correction is a procedure related to the strength used to open the eyes.

People may consider eye-opening correction if they usually use their forehead muscles to open their eyes or if their eyes look half-closed in photographs.

Feeling that your eyes are heavy every morning or developing forehead wrinkles when trying to open your eyes clearly are also common concerns discussed during consultations.

If you want a natural-looking eye shape before the start of the semester, you should consider how much of the pupils is covered, how heavy the eyelids feel, and how much you rely on your forehead muscles to open your eyes.

4. With canthoplasty, where your eyes look closed-off matters more than doing a lot

Canthoplasty is a procedure considered when adjusting the direction in which the eyes appear closed-off.

If the Mongolian folds at the inner corners of the eyes are prominent and make the eyes look closed-off, medial canthoplasty may be considered.

If the horizontal width of the eyes is short or there appears to be insufficient space near the outer corners, lateral canthoplasty may be considered.

If the area below the outer corners looks obstructed and the overall impression appears closed-off, lower canthoplasty may also be discussed during a consultation.

However, canthoplasty does not automatically look natural simply because more is done.

The eye width, position of the outer corners, amount of white-eye exposure, and available skin must be appropriately matched, so it is important to select only the direction that is needed.

5. It is too early to judge the result based only on how it looks after two weeks

Having canthoplasty and eye-opening correction together can address a closed-off appearance and create a more defined look at the same time.

However, if the start of the semester is approaching, you need to calculate the recovery period realistically.

During the first week, significant swelling and bruising are common, while daily activities tend to become somewhat more comfortable starting in the second week.

However, residual swelling, redness, and a feeling of tightness around the canthoplasty area may remain for more than a month.

Eye-opening correction requires time for the eye-opening strength to settle, and the canthoplasty lines also gradually become more natural as the redness and firm sensation subside.

If you have an important event such as the start of the semester, it is advisable to allow at least two weeks. If you have an event involving photographs or are particularly concerned about making a first impression, allowing at least three to four weeks is recommended.

Q&A

Q. When should I have a consultation before the start of the semester?

If you are considering surgery, it is best to have a consultation as early as possible.

This is because whether canthoplasty or eye-opening correction is needed, as well as the recovery period, may vary depending on the condition of your eyes.

Q. When can I wear contact lenses after eye surgery?

It depends on the surgical method and your recovery status.

If dryness or a foreign-body sensation remains, it is best to determine when to wear them after checking with the hospital.

Q. When can I start wearing eye makeup before the start of the semester?

It is safest to begin after confirming that the stitches have been removed and the wounds have healed.

In the early stages, use light makeup rather than heavy eye makeup, and avoid rubbing when cleansing.

In conclusion

For eye surgery before the start of the semester, a plan that allows the results to settle naturally is more important than achieving quick changes.

Canthoplasty and eye-opening correction can be performed together in some cases, but the eye-opening strength, horizontal eye width, and available skin must be suitable.

From the perspective of a board-certified plastic surgeon, it is necessary to examine not only the double eyelid crease, but also the cause of the sleepy appearance, the direction in which the eyes look closed-off, and the recovery period.

If you are considering a more defined eye shape before the start of the semester, it is better to consult about the procedures needed for your eyes rather than selecting several procedures indiscriminately.

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