The eyes are the windows to the soul, and a pair of beautiful eyes can significantly enhance one's overall aura. What defines beautiful eyes? Generally speaking, besides being large and bright, they should adhere to the aesthetic principle of the "three facial proportions and five eye measurements." Naturally, eyes that are too wide apart are not ideal.However, many people struggle with overly wide-set eyes, which can make the gaze appear scattered and lackluster. What can be done about this?
Causes of Wide-Set Eyes: Inner Canthal Skin Folds
There are multiple reasons for wide-set eyes, one being inner canthal skin folds.An epicanthal fold refers to a vertical skin fold located in front of the inner canthus. It obscures the inner canthus, making its angle appear smaller compared to those without the fold. It also partially blocks the field of vision, preventing individuals with double eyelids from achieving a full "double" effect and affecting the eyes' aesthetic appeal.
Epikanthus is classified into congenital and acquired types. Congenital epikanthus is typically bilateral and exhibits hereditary characteristics. Severe cases often accompany abnormalities such as ptosis and small palpebral fissures.Acquired epicanthal folds are often caused by trauma, burns, or scalds. They are typically unilateral and frequently involve damage to adjacent structures, such as injury to the lacrimal duct or the medial canthal ligament.
How is epicanthal fold corrected?
The presence of epicanthal folds obscures the inner canthal lacrimal papilla, making the palpebral fissure appear narrower and shorter, which affects the aesthetic appearance of the eyes. Therefore, for individuals seeking to restore the beauty of their eyes, epicanthal fold resection is essential.
Removing epicanthal folds increases the eye's width, making eyes appear larger. It also adjusts the height of the outer eye corners and enhances the gaze, resulting in brighter, more expressive eyes.
Many opt for combined procedures like epicanthoplasty with inner canthoplasty to transform the eyes in one session. Single-eyelid patients may also undergo double eyelid surgery concurrently.