Canthoplasty requires careful planning that considers individual characteristics.
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Plastic surgery specialist at JAYJUN Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Clinic Dr. Kang Hyungjoo, Director
Eye plastic surgery is one of the most popular and consistently popular plastic surgeries regardless of age or gender. This is because, among facial features, eyes have the greatest influence in forming first impressions and images.Especially in Korea, double eyelid surgery has rapidly become popular, and along with this, interest in eye-opening surgery (canthoplasty and epicanthoplasty), which is indispensable during eye surgery, has also increased. Eye-opening surgery is one method to improve the shape of the eyes and can naturally change the overall image.
Eye-opening surgery is often performed in conjunction with double eyelid surgery, and it can fill in areas that are insufficient with double eyelid surgery alone, maximizing the effect of image change. Depending on the area being opened, it is divided into inner-corner, outer-corner, lower, and upper eye-opening procedures.
Inner and upper epicanthoplasty can be especially helpful for people with severe Mongolian folds. Double eyelid surgery alone can make the eyes look rounder, but the front line of the double eyelids is not clearly revealed, which can give a heavy, hooded impression. At this time, if you open the Mongolian fold through epicanthoplasty or upper epicanthoplasty, you can expose the front of your double eyelids and make your eyes look clearer and clearer.
On the other hand, lateral and lower canthoplasty can be useful if you have concerns about the width of your eyes being short or the corners of your eyes rising upward, giving you a sharp look. By opening the outer corners or lower part of the eyes, narrow, hooded eyes can be made longer and more open, and sharp-looking eye corners can be corrected to look soft and good.
An important point in eye surgeries such as canthoplasty is that even a small difference of 1mm can significantly change the facial impression. It is important to create a natural design that suits the individual's eye structure and desired image, and it should be noted that excessive canthoplasty can lead to side effects and scarring. Therefore, in order to achieve satisfactory results, it is advisable to undergo surgery after sufficient consultation with a specialist who has extensive surgical experience.
Kang Hyungjoo, director of JAYJUN Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, said, "Canthoplasty is a very delicate process, so a customized design is needed for each patient's face. It is important to pursue natural changes without overdoing it, and meticulous care must be taken in post-operative care. If you are considering eye plastic surgery such as canthoplasty, it is best to consult with an experienced specialist and perform the surgery at a hospital that provides meticulous after-care."