Eyelid surgery
Slightly lower the eye shape to create a soft and elongated impression.
Lateral lower eyelid widening is an incisional procedure that extends the outer corner of the eye (lateral canthus) both outward and downward, increasing the horizontal length while slightly lowering the outer corner. It is characterized by softening sharp, upward-slanting corners and creating a gentle impression closer to a puppy-like eye shape as the eye lengthens horizontally. Results may vary depending on the patient's eye shape and skin condition.
Before & After
Before
After
This is especially suitable for people like these.
- People whose eye corners turn upward, giving them a fierce impression
- For those who want a soft, slightly drooping line like a puppy's eyes
- For those who feel that lateral canthoplasty alone is insufficient for a soft look
- For those who want to increase the width while also softening their facial impression
- Those who want a comprehensive design along with double eyelid surgery, epicanthoplasty, and lateral canthoplasty
- Those who prefer a warm and gentle impression over a sharp one
This is how it progresses, and this is how it's different.
Enter Plastic Surgery precisely designs the ratio of the outer and lower extension of the lateral canthus to create a soft eye shape that suits the patient.
Point 01
Procedure Steps — 4 Steps
Step 01
Upward-slanted eyes ·
fierce impression
Step 02
Outside + Below
Incision design
Step 03
External downward expansion ·
lateral canthal suture
Step 04
Elongated eye shape ·
soft impression
Information
Basic Procedure Information
- Surgery time
- About 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Anesthesia information
- Local anesthesia (or twilight sedation)
- Outpatient treatment
- 1st time (stitch removal)
- Suture removal
- About 5 to 7 days later
- Recovery period
- Bruising: 3-7 days. Line settling: approximately 2-3 months.
Point 02
Four details of Enter's interior
Point 01
1:1 external downward ratio design
We precisely design the outward and downward expansion ratios to match the patient's eye angle and impression preferences.
Designing the external downside ratioPoint 02
Simultaneous conjunctival-skin care
We trim the conjunctiva, outer skin, and lateral canthal ligament together to ensure a smooth incision line and stable positioning even after recovery.
Integrated summary of conjunctiva + skin + ligamentPoint 03
Prevention of excessive sagging
We simulate the degree of expansion and decide together with the patient to ensure that the downward expansion is not too deep, preventing an awkward sagging impression.
Simulation of sagging degreePoint 04
Combined procedure option
If necessary, we perform double eyelid surgery (buried or incisional), epicanthoplasty, lateral canthoplasty, and eye shape correction together to achieve a balanced result for the entire eye.
Concurrent Procedures · Comprehensive Design
Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled frequently asked questions about lateral lower eyelid surgery. Please feel free to ask any further questions during your consultation.
How long does the surgery take?
It takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour. The time may vary depending on whether parallel procedures are performed.
How is anesthesia administered?
It is performed under local anesthesia by default, and sedation can be administered concurrently depending on the patient's preference and condition.
What is the difference between lateral lower eyelid surgery and lateral canthoplasty?
Lateral canthoplasty is a procedure that extends the outer corner of the eye only outward (horizontally) to increase the horizontal length, whereas lateral lower canthoplasty extends both the outer and downward directions to simultaneously increase horizontal length and create a softer impression. It is suitable for those who wish to soften sharp eye corners or prefer a puppy-like eye shape.
Won't it look too saggy?
If the downward extension is too deep, it may appear as unnatural sagging, so we precisely design the ratio of outer and downward extension. Through preliminary simulations and consultations, we proceed to an extent that suits the patient.
Is the scar from the lower eyelid surgery very visible?
The incision is made along the natural line of the outer corner of the eye and finished so that it is not easily visible from the outside. The recovery process may vary depending on the patient's skin condition.
Can the result be reversed?
Since the lateral canthus may tend to partially retract during the recovery process, the conjunctiva, skin, and lateral canthal ligament are trimmed together to ensure positional stability. The pattern of recovery may vary from person to person.
What is the recovery period?
Bruising and swelling subside within 3 to 7 days, and it takes about 2 to 3 months for the natural eye shape to settle in. Individual differences may occur.
When are the stitches removed?
External sutures are typically removed approximately 5 to 7 days after surgery. The timing of removal will be adjusted by the medical staff based on the patient's recovery status.
Can it be done with other procedures?
Depending on the condition, procedures such as double eyelid surgery (buried or incisional), epicanthoplasty, lateral canthoplasty, and eye shape correction may be performed together. Whether this applies will be determined through consultation.
