Epicanthoplasty Reconstruction: What Should You Focus On?

Hello.

This is Vibe Plastic Surgery.

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As the demand for eye surgery increases,

canthoplasty is often performed

together with double eyelid surgery.

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However, if the procedure is done hastily,

there are those who wish to reverse the results.

For this reason, patients often visit our clinic.

We would like to inform you about epicanthoplasty reconstruction,

which is the topic we receive the most questions about.

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Does it often occur due to the medical staff's lack of experience?

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When performing canthoplasty on the inner corners of the eyes,

the eyes become longer and larger,

but the lacrimal caruncle also becomes exposed.

If the surgery proceeds without a proper understanding

of the degree of caruncle exposure beforehand, side effects can occur.

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Checklist when considering epicanthoplasty reconstruction!

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✔ Does the surgeon have abundant experience in eye reconstruction?

✔ Do they systematically analyze the cause of the failure?

✔ Do they personally handle everything from consultation to aftercare?

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Dr. Yoo Young-moon of Vibe Plastic Surgery

has an extensive portfolio of successful revision cases

built over 14 years of experience.

He is capable of anatomically analyzing the cause of failure

and performs the surgery using methods

tailored to each individual's eye condition.

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When is the right time for surgery?

Usually, it takes about 4 to 6 months.

The surgery can be performed

after the swelling has subsided to some extent

and the double eyelid crease has fully settled.

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However, even if this period has passed,

factors such as individual skin characteristics and issues from the previous surgery

vary for everyone. Therefore, you must follow the judgment

of a board-certified plastic surgeon before proceeding with the surgery.

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Epicanthoplasty reconstruction is recommended for these people!

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✔ Those who want to correct excessive epicanthoplasty

✔ Those who want to remove worsened epicanthal folds after surgery

✔ Those experiencing eye irritation or mucosal exposure due to excessive canthoplasty

✔ Those with unnatural eye shapes after canthoplasty

✔ Those worried about indented or sunken scars

✔ Those concerned about a sharply exposed lacrimal caruncle

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Will my eyes get smaller after epicanthoplasty reconstruction? NO!

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Even when performing epicanthoplasty reconstruction,

Vibe Plastic Surgery analyzes each individual's unique eye shape

and needs, taking them into careful consideration

to proceed with a 1:1 customized design.

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Can the double eyelid line be changed with epicanthoplasty reconstruction?

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When epicanthoplasty reconstruction is performed,

the epicanthal fold is recreated.

As a result, lines that were visible at the front, such as an in-out fold,

will be covered and turn into an in-fold.

If the starting point is floating like an out-fold,

it will change into an in-out fold or an in-fold.

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Therefore, it is wise to carefully consider whether the expected shape

after epicanthoplasty reconstruction matches your desired look

before deciding to undergo the surgery.

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