Epicanthoplasty removes or modifies the epicanthal fold to create wider-appearing eyes. It's one of Korea's specialized eye procedures.

What Is Epicanthoplasty?

Surgical modification of the inner corner of the eye, typically to reduce or eliminate the epicanthal fold (Mongolian fold).

The Epicanthal Fold

What It Is

  • Skin fold covering inner eye corner
  • Common in Asian eyes
  • Makes eyes appear closer together
  • Can make eyes seem smaller

Types of Epicanthoplasty

Standard Epicanthoplasty

  • Opens inner corner significantly
  • Creates more Western appearance
  • Most dramatic change

Magic Epicanthoplasty

  • Korean-developed technique
  • Minimal scarring
  • Natural-looking results
  • Preserves some Asian character

Results

What Changes

  • Eyes appear wider horizontally
  • Inner corner more defined
  • Eyes look less tired
  • More white of eye visible

Often Combined With

  • Double eyelid surgery
  • Lateral canthoplasty
  • Ptosis correction

Considerations

Scarring

  • Inner corner area prone to scarring
  • Technique matters greatly
  • Korean techniques minimize scarring

Over-Correction Risk

  • Can look unnatural if overdone
  • Maintain some Asian characteristic
  • Conservative approach recommended

Recovery

  • Swelling: 1-2 weeks
  • Stitches: 5-7 days
  • Final result: 2-3 months
  • Scar maturation: 6-12 months

Korean Expertise

Korean surgeons have developed and refined epicanthoplasty techniques over decades, achieving natural results with minimal scarring.