Eyelid surgery involves surgically correcting and enlarging both the inner and outer corners of the eyes. This procedure removes epicanthal folds and extends the horizontal length of the palpebral fissure to achieve a larger eye appearance.
Eyelid surgery addresses both inner and outer directions
Many perceive eyelid surgery solely as widening the outer corners, but it actually addresses both inner and outer directions—it's not limited to outward expansion.
Inner Canthoplasty: Clinically, inner canthoplasty primarily employs suture techniques, sculpting methods, and the four-flap approach. Currently, the double-V technique is widely adopted. This method allows for significant enlargement while skillfully concealing the incision site, achieving minimal scarring post-surgery—making it an ideal surgical approach.
Outer Canthoplasty: This procedure involves incising the outer corner of the eye to extend its horizontal length, creating a larger appearance. By incising the lateral mucosa, it lengthens the eye without visible scarring.
Recovery Period for Eyelid Surgery
Recovery from eyelid surgery varies significantly based on individual constitution. Swelling typically subsides within 7-10 days post-surgery. Basic natural recovery occurs around one month, with full recovery taking 2-3 months. In rare cases, recovery may extend up to five months.
Does Eyelid Surgery Leave Scars?
Eyelid surgery can naturally enlarge the eyes and enhance their expressiveness. When considering this procedure, it is crucial to consult and undergo surgery at a reputable hospital. When performed by a skilled surgeon, eyelid surgery typically leaves no visible scarring.
Larger Isn't Always Better
Many believe that larger incisions create bigger, more captivating eyes.This is a misconception. The outcome of epicanthoplasty is not determined by size alone. The procedure requires meticulous preoperative planning based on aesthetic standards for the eyes and the patient's specific facial features to select the most suitable approach.
Ideal eyes harmonize with the positions of the eyebrows and nose, with the distance between the inner corners of the eyes approximately equal to the width of one eye.When eyes are open and looking straight ahead, the height should be 7–12mm, and the width 25–30mm. Both the width and the width-to-face ratio should align with the "five eyes" requirement of the "three courts and five eyes" aesthetic principle. The outer canthus should be 2–3mm higher than the inner canthus, and the line connecting both canthi should form an angle of approximately 10° with the horizontal plane. A larger canthoplasty does not necessarily equate to better results.