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Opening up a cramped inner eye ANSWER Epicanthoplasty
Releasing the epicanthal fold widens the eyes and sharpens the gaze.
Duration
About 30 minutes
Anesthesia
Sedation + local
Hospitalization
Same-day discharge
Stitch Removal
5–7 days
Recovery
Daily life in about 5–7 days
ANSWER Epicanthoplasty
Epicanthoplasty releases the Mongolian fold covering the inner corner of the eye, revealing the hidden inner eye. It can improve eyes that look far apart or cramped, and combined with double eyelid surgery lets the crease flow naturally all the way to the front.
When Epicanthoplasty is needed
If any of the following apply to you, we recommend a specialist consultation.
A pronounced epicanthal fold
The inner fold covers the eye, making it look small
Eyes that look far apart
A wide-set look leaves the impression faint
A crease cut short
The fold buries the crease at the inner corner
A cramped gaze
Short horizontal eye length leaves the eyes under-defined
CUSTOM DESIGN
Proportion-driven control of the opening
More opening is not better — what matters is the ratio of intercanthal distance to eye width. ANSWER calculates the amount so that the eyes and the space between approach a 1:1:1 ratio, designing conservatively so the result never looks harsh.
- 1Opening amount designed on eye-to-glabella measurements
- 2Incision technique chosen by fold tension
- 3Conservative criteria prevent overcorrection
ANSWER POINT
Skin redraping that limits scarring
The big worry in epicanthoplasty is a scar at the inner eye. ANSWER prioritizes releasing the fold's tension and redraping skin over excising it, minimizing incisions and suturing so the scar hides in the inner-eye line. When needed, incision lines are placed where scarring stays minimal.
- 1Minimal incision centered on skin redraping
- 2Suturing hides the scar in natural crease lines
- 3Tissue preserved to leave room for reversal
ANSWER Epicanthoplasty: How It's Done
Consultation & Proportion Analysis
Intercanthal distance and fold severity are measured to set the opening amount.
Design
The incision is designed considering its connection with the crease line.
Fold Release & Redraping
The fold's tension is released and skin redraped to open the inner eye.
Suturing & Recovery Care
Scar-minimizing closure is followed by stitch removal and scar monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
QDoes epicanthoplasty leave much of a scar?
With skin redraping to limit incision and closure that hides the scar in the inner-eye line, it tends to be inconspicuous after recovery. Early redness fades over months, and we guide you on care.
QWhat if it opens too much?
Our principle is to open only the measured, appropriate amount, prioritizing a conservative design that avoids overcorrection. The degree of change is confirmed together at the design stage.
QMust it be combined with double eyelid surgery?
Not necessarily, but if you want the crease to flow to the inner corner, combining can be effective. It also works alone to improve horizontal eye width, so we advise based on your goal.
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