Epicanthoplasty

Hyundai Aesthetics Canthoplasty

01 Hyundai Aesthetics Lower Canthoplasty

✓ Surgery time: 30 minutes

✓ Anesthesia: Local anesthesia/sedation

✓ Hospitalization: Same-day discharge

✓ Suture removal: Immediately possible

✓ Return to daily activities: Immediately possible

Hyundai Aesthetics' Exclusive Lower Canthoplasty

✓ Larger, more defined eyes

✓ Minimized scarring

✓ A softer-looking impression

Hyundai Aesthetics lower canthoplasty is a procedure that creates a softer eye shape by lowering the lower eyelid at the outer portion of the iris, approximately one-third from the lower eyelid margin. Depending on the individual condition of the eyes, it can increase the horizontal length of the eyes and lower the outer corners to reduce the eye slant, creating a softer and gentler eye shape.

※ Complications that may generally occur depending on the individual after surgery and treatment, including bleeding, infection, and inflammation, may occur; caution is advised.

When Lower Canthoplasty Is Needed

CASE 01 When upturned outer eye corners create a fierce appearance

CASE 02 When the vertical height above and below the iris is short

CASE 03 When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow, making them appear constricted

CASE 04 When you are not satisfied even after medial or lateral canthoplasty

CASE 05 When the eyes appear too close together after medial canthoplasty

CHECK POINT!

This procedure increases the vertical length of the eyes to make them appear larger, transforming constricted, closed-looking eyes into open, large, and defined eyes. It can increase iris exposure and improve the appearance to a softer image.

Hyundai Aesthetics Lower Canthoplasty Procedure

❶ Before surgery, the appropriate outer eye corner is designed.

❷ After making an incision in the inner conjunctiva, the outer portion is lowered by approximately one-third and fixed to the periosteum.

❸ The area is sutured so that scars are not visible.

❹ A soft and defined eye shape is complete!

✓ Minimized scarring

✓ Increased vertical eye length

✓ Short recovery period

✓ Wide, open-looking eye shape

Meticulous care from preoperative consultation to postoperative recovery management!

✓ Board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience

✓ Recovery management system

✓ Extensive experience and know-how

✓ 1:3 care system: operating surgeon + anesthesiology and pain medicine specialist + dedicated nurse

✓ Customized eye surgery tailored to individual characteristics

✓ 365-day, four-step daily sterilization & infection-control system

02 Hyundai Aesthetics Lateral Canthoplasty

✓ Surgery time: 30 minutes

✓ Anesthesia: Local anesthesia/sedation

✓ Hospitalization: Same-day discharge

✓ Suture removal: After 7 days

✓ Return to daily activities: 3–4 days

Hyundai Aesthetics Lateral Canthoplasty Performed to Prevent Reattachment

✓ Increased horizontal eye length

✓ Procedure to prevent adhesions

✓ Fast recovery

✓ Correction effect for close-set eyes

✓ Procedure to prevent a C-shaped appearance

Hyundai Aesthetics' adhesion-prevention lateral canthoplasty is a canthoplasty procedure performed when the horizontal eye length is short and the outer corners are slightly upturned. It is a surgical technique that improves the eye shape by opening the constricted outer corner through an incision and fixing it to the outer periosteum, thereby increasing the horizontal length. By suturing the inside of the eyelid with absorbable sutures, patients can also return to daily life quickly.

※ Complications that may generally occur depending on the individual after surgery and treatment, including bleeding, infection, and inflammation, may occur; caution is advised.

When Adhesion-Prevention Lateral Canthoplasty Is Needed

CASE 01 Eye shape in which both eyes appear close-set

CASE 02 When upturned outer eye corners create a strong-looking impression

CASE 03 When the area has reattached after lateral canthoplasty

CASE 04 When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow, making them appear constricted

CASE 05 When larger, more open-looking eyes are desired

CHECK POINT ONE!

When upturned outer eye corners create a sharp-looking impression, opening the outer corners can improve the appearance to look gentler, softer, and more approachable. Because the outer corners are extended outward, the eyes also appear longer horizontally, creating a longer and more open-looking eye shape.

Hyundai Aesthetics Lateral Canthoplasty Procedure

❶ Before surgery: eye shape with the outer corner appearing constricted and upturned

❷ After determining the possible extension length through diagnosis, the design is created.

❸ After incising along the possible extension length, the tissue is dissected and fixed to the periosteum at the end of the lateral canthus.

❹ After reshaping the eye once more, it is fixed and sutured inside the eyelid using absorbable sutures.

❺ The constricted outer area of the eye is opened to increase horizontal length and improve the eye shape to appear more open.

CHECK POINT TWO!

✓ Eyelash preservation

✓ Quick return to daily activities

✓ Adhesion-prevention procedure

✓ Increased horizontal length

Meticulous care from preoperative consultation to postoperative recovery management!

✓ Board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience

✓ Recovery management system

✓ Extensive experience and know-how

✓ 1:3 care system: operating surgeon + anesthesiology and pain medicine specialist + dedicated nurse

✓ Customized eye surgery tailored to individual characteristics

✓ 365-day, four-step daily sterilization & infection-control system

03 Hyundai Aesthetics Dual (Lateral + Lower) Canthoplasty

What Is Hyundai Aesthetics Dual Canthoplasty?

Hyundai Aesthetics Dual Canthoplasty is an eye contouring procedure that simultaneously increases the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the eyes, making somewhat sharp and fierce-looking eyes appear larger, more open, softer, and gentler.

4 ADVANTAGES

✓ Harmony tailored to eye proportions

✓ Improved to a more open-looking eye shape

✓ Minimized scarring for less noticeable scars

✓ Canthoplasty reversal procedure available

More Satisfying Surgery Through Accurate Analysis

“Satisfaction with surgical results stems from the medical team's accurate patient analysis, surgical proficiency, and understanding.”

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon | Hwang Ho, Chief Director

POINT 01 | PS SPECIALISTS

PREMIUM Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists

A team of specialized medical professionals with plastic surgery know-how gained through global cases over more than 20 years, as well as in-depth expertise in facial procedures

POINT 02 | BESPOKE SYSTEM

BESPOKE Plastic Surgery System

A BESPOKE plastic surgery system that accurately analyzes each patient's facial characteristics and proportions before surgery to achieve optimal results

Dual Canthoplasty Surgical Information

✓ Surgery time: Approximately 1 to 1 hour 30 minutes

✓ Anesthesia: Sedation anesthesia

✓ Hospitalization: Same-day discharge preferred

✓ Suture removal: Approximately 7 days after surgery

Dual Canthoplasty PROCESS

❶ Personalized analysis

A design optimized for eye proportions that harmonize with the individual face

❷ Establish an optimized surgical plan

Surgery is performed using safe methods to prevent skin adhesions.

❸ Achieve satisfying results

The horizontal and vertical dimensions of the eyes are widened simultaneously for a more open-looking eye shape

NOTES FOR REFERENCE

Please note that, during the detailed diagnostic process through a personal analysis consultation, additional correction may be necessary to achieve more natural and balanced results.

Canthoplasty can transform the eye shape into a softer, more open-looking appearance.

Candidates for Dual Canthoplasty

✓ When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow, making the impression appear constricted

✓ When a narrow glabella and close eye spacing make the eyes appear close-set

✓ When upturned outer eye corners create a fierce appearance

✓ When medial canthoplasty has not produced the desired effect

Why Hyundai Aesthetics?

At Hyundai Aesthetics Plastic Surgery, specialized medical staff directly perform procedures, from personalized analysis for natural results to postoperative care.

Infection Prevention and Disinfection System

A safer, more reliable surgery through a 365-day infection prevention and disinfection system

Scar Management System

Our scar management system helps reduce concerns about postoperative scars and supports safer, faster recovery.

Exceptional Know-How

More reliable and effective improvement is possible through know-how acquired from extensive clinical experience and research.

1:3 Personalized Care System

The operating surgeon, anesthesiology and pain medicine specialist, and dedicated nurse establish a 1:3 personalized care system to provide plastic surgery tailored to individual characteristics.

04 Hyundai Aesthetics Medial Canthoplasty

✓ Surgery time: 30 minutes

✓ Anesthesia: Local anesthesia/sedation

✓ Hospitalization: Same-day discharge

✓ Return to daily activities: Immediately possible

✓ Inconspicuous scars

✓ Large, open-looking eye shape

✓ A soft image achieved

Unlike conventional medial canthoplasty, it is performed through an internal incision, so scars are barely visible externally. By making a minimal incision in the upper eyelid and releasing the epicanthal fold, it increases not only the horizontal but also the vertical dimension of the eyes, creating large, open-looking eyes. In addition, because there is less swelling and scarring after surgery, an immediate return to daily activities is possible, making this an effective eye-shape correction procedure that can transform a constricted, sharp impression into a more open and soft appearance.

※ Complications that may generally occur depending on the individual after surgery and treatment, including bleeding, infection, and inflammation, may occur; caution is advised.

When Medial Canthoplasty Is Needed

CASE 01 When the horizontal width of the eyes is narrow

CASE 02 When the epicanthal fold makes the glabella appear wide

CASE 03 When the front of the eye tapers downward sharply, creating a sharp-looking impression

CASE 04 When performed together with double-eyelid surgery for a more open-looking eye shape

CHECK POINT ONE!

This procedure increases the vertical length of the eyes to make them appear larger, transforming constricted, closed-looking eyes into open, large, and defined eyes. It can increase iris exposure and improve the appearance to a softer image.

Hyundai Aesthetics Medial Canthoplasty Procedure

❶ Through a preoperative consultation, the design is created along an appropriate line.

❷ The epicanthal fold is incised from the inner side of the eye.

❸ Unnecessary skin around the incision area is removed.

❹ After a minimal incision, the area is sutured so scars are not visible, completing a natural and open-looking eye shape!

CHECK POINT TWO!

✓ Almost no residual scarring

✓ Transforms sharp eye shapes to appear larger and softer

✓ Medial canthoplasty with fewer revision surgeries

✓ Eye-enlarging effect through increased eye length

Meticulous care from preoperative consultation to postoperative recovery management!

✓ Board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience

✓ Recovery management system

✓ Extensive experience and know-how

✓ 1:3 care system: operating surgeon + anesthesiology and pain medicine specialist + dedicated nurse

✓ Customized eye surgery tailored to individual characteristics

✓ 365-day, four-step daily sterilization & infection-control system

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How are procedure costs at Gangnam Hyundai Aesthetics Plastic Surgery provided?

A. Procedure costs at Gangnam Hyundai Aesthetics Plastic Surgery vary depending on the area, extent, options, and anesthesia method. An accurate estimate is provided through a complimentary one-on-one consultation. Rather than comparison quotes or event prices, we prioritize personalized estimates based on each patient's diagnostic results.

Q. How long is the recovery period?

Generally, swelling and bruising subside within 1–2 weeks, and the natural final result settles in after 2–3 months. Non-incisional and minimal-incision techniques involve shorter downtime, while incisional procedures and revision surgery may require somewhat longer recovery. The precise recovery schedule for each procedure will be provided during consultation.

Q. How can I receive a consultation at Gangnam Hyundai Aesthetics Plastic Surgery?

A. In-person consultations at our main clinic on Dosan-daero in Gangnam, as well as remote consultations by phone, KakaoTalk, or online form, are all available. Through a complimentary one-on-one consultation, we provide comprehensive guidance on diagnosis, procedure options, estimates, and expected recovery schedules. In accordance with Article 56 of the Medical Service Act, reviews and before-and-after materials are provided only with prior consent.

Q. Can I view before-and-after photos in advance?

A. In accordance with advertising regulations under Article 56 of the Medical Service Act, before-and-after cases may be viewed for medical purposes only by patients who have provided prior consent and attend an in-person consultation. Publicly available materials are limited to de-identified cases with completed consent. Detailed cases are explained directly by the medical team during consultation.

Q. How are side effects and postoperative care managed?

A. All surgeries carry the possibility of certain side effects. Gangnam Hyundai Aesthetics Plastic Surgery monitors recovery-related symptoms such as swelling, bruising, tightness, and foreign-body sensation through its regular postoperative examination and care system (Aesthetics Care System). We operate a 24-hour emergency contact system and postoperative care program.

Q. Which is better for double-eyelid surgery in Gangnam: non-incisional or incisional?

A. The choice depends on eyelid thickness, skin laxity, and the amount of fat. When the skin is thin and there is little fat, non-incisional techniques (buried suture/natural adhesion) are preferred; when there is significant skin laxity or excess fat, incisional or partial-incision techniques are recommended. Gangnam Ten Minute Natural Adhesion Double-Eyelid Surgery is a non-incisional option with quick recovery.

Q. Can ptosis be corrected at the same time?

A. Ptosis correction (eye-shape correction) can be performed simultaneously with double-eyelid surgery. When the upper eyelid droops and covers the iris, eye-shape correction can create a more defined impression. Simultaneous procedure options, such as Gangnam Big Eye Eye Enlargement Surgery, are explained during consultation.

Q. Is eye revision surgery also available?

A. Asymmetry, multiple creases, loosened creases, and similar concerns after previous double-eyelid surgery or medial canthoplasty can be corrected through revision surgery. For Gangnam Hyundai Aesthetics eye revision surgery, an appropriate technique among non-incisional, incisional, and combined correction methods is recommended after evaluating existing scars and adhesions.