[Real Patient Case Review] Natural Adhesion, Ptosis Correction, Corner Canthoplasty

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Hello~

💎your beauty universe! I am Dr. Shim Jung-hwan, head director of Uverse Plastic Surgery :)💎

Today, I will be reviewing a case involving Natural Adhesion, Ptosis Correction, and Corner Canthoplasty.

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This patient visited our clinic with concerns about upward-slanting outer eye corners and a stuffy-looking eye shape.

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For the desired style, they wanted a semi-out line to create a refreshing and natural-looking eye shape,

and they wished to lower the upward-slanting corners to improve their fierce-looking impression.

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Before Surgery

Since this patient had monolids and it was their first double eyelid surgery, they preferred a non-incisional method.

They wanted a semi-out line that looks natural yet gives a slightly sophisticated eye shape.

Also, their upward-slanting outer corners were a concern, and the positions of the corners were slightly different on each side, resulting in an asymmetrical eye shape.

They wanted to lower the outer corners a bit more to achieve a softer impression.

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Consultation and Surgical Process

According to the patient's requests, we designed the double eyelid line as a semi-out line

and decided to proceed with Corner Canthoplasty to correct the asymmetrical outer corners.

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If you look at the left outer corner, it is slanted much higher compared to the right side. We try to lower it to match both sides as closely as possible,

but in cases where there is a significant difference, trying to lower the highly slanted side too much to match the opposite side

often leads to difficulty in opening the eyes.

Moreover, it can become too excessive, frequently causing side effects such as the eyelid turning outward (ectropion).

Therefore, we made an effort to lower both sides as much as possible without making it look unnatural.

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Rather than trying to match the left and right sides 100%,

lowering them as much as possible based on the existing shape is much more natural,

and it is a method that leaves patients more satisfied.

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Post-Operative Progress

With Corner Canthoplasty, the corners may appear slightly over-lowered on the day of surgery,

but this improves over time. In this patient's case, you can see that the outer corners

have naturally lowered.

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The swelling from the double eyelid surgery has also subsided significantly,

making the overall eye shape look refreshing and more defined.

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If you are curious about more information or want to see more cases,

please contact Uverse Plastic Surgery via Kakao consultation, and we will guide you in detail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can asymmetric canthus be made 100% symmetrical with canthoplasty?

No, it is not recommended to make them 100% perfectly symmetrical. If the canthus of both eyes, which have a significant difference, are forced to be made identical by lowering them excessively, side effects such as difficulty opening the eyes or eversion of the conjunctiva may occur. Therefore, it is best to lower them as much as possible within a natural and unawkward range.

Can the canthus appear too lowered immediately after canthoplasty?

Yes, on the day of the surgery, the canthus may appear slightly excessively lowered. However, this is a temporary phenomenon that occurs during the recovery process, and over time, it will gradually rise to a natural position, settling into a softer eye shape.

Is it possible to achieve a semi-out line with a non-incisional method for a first-time double eyelid surgery?

Yes, depending on the patient's eye condition, a semi-out line can be created with a non-incisional method like natural adhesion. The patient in the case study also had their first surgery from a monolid state, desired a non-incisional method, and achieved a natural yet sophisticated semi-out line through natural adhesion and ptosis correction.

How can I improve a fierce impression caused by upturned canthus?

You can improve a fierce impression to a softer one by appropriately lowering the upturned canthus through canthoplasty. By lowering the canthus within a reasonable extent, considering the patient's existing eye shape, you can achieve the effect of a more open and less stuffy eye shape, and a significantly softer impression.