Epicanthoplasty removes or modifies the epicanthal fold to create wider-appearing eyes. It's one of Korea's specialized eye procedures.
What Is Epicanthoplasty?
Surgical modification of the inner corner of the eye, typically to reduce or eliminate the epicanthal fold (Mongolian fold).
The Epicanthal Fold
What It Is
- Skin fold covering inner eye corner
- Common in Asian eyes
- Makes eyes appear closer together
- Can make eyes seem smaller
Types of Epicanthoplasty
Standard Epicanthoplasty
- Opens inner corner significantly
- Creates more Western appearance
- Most dramatic change
Magic Epicanthoplasty
- Korean-developed technique
- Minimal scarring
- Natural-looking results
- Preserves some Asian character
Results
What Changes
- Eyes appear wider horizontally
- Inner corner more defined
- Eyes look less tired
- More white of eye visible
Often Combined With
- Double eyelid surgery
- Lateral canthoplasty
- Ptosis correction
Considerations
Scarring
- Inner corner area prone to scarring
- Technique matters greatly
- Korean techniques minimize scarring
Over-Correction Risk
- Can look unnatural if overdone
- Maintain some Asian characteristic
- Conservative approach recommended
Recovery
- Swelling: 1-2 weeks
- Stitches: 5-7 days
- Final result: 2-3 months
- Scar maturation: 6-12 months
Korean Expertise
Korean surgeons have developed and refined epicanthoplasty techniques over decades, achieving natural results with minimal scarring.
