Women's Eye Shape

Eye shape does not simply refer to the double eyelid as commonly thought, but includes the overall
shape from the inner eye corner to the outer corner, as well as the angle, tilt, and form of both corners
and other detailed elements.

Generally, the upper eyelid line is highest at the center, forming a so-called crescent shape, while the
lower eyelid line follows a nearly straight horizontal line from the inner to the outer corner.

When women apply makeup, they add shading to the outer corner triangle area to make the eyes
appear larger toward the back and downward, and draw the lower lash line to look straight.

This is evidence that we subconsciously know what beautiful eyes look like.

Men's Eye Shape

The eyes that men desire are not much different from what women want.

The common features of the ideal eye shape desired by both men and women are horizontally elongated and wide-open eyes,
a refined appearance that does not look fierce, and a clear eye appearance that does not look drowsy.

• Hook-shaped Inner Eye Corner
  Non-incisional Ptosis Correction(Revision)+Upper Epicanthoplasty+Lateral Canthoplasty(Revision)+Lower Eyelid Lowering Surgery(6 weeks)
  

  
• Thick Double Eyelid
  Incisional Double Eyelid(Revision)(6 months)
  

  

• Unnatural Outer Eye Corner
  Lateral Canthoplasty Reconstruction+Lower Eyelid Lowering Surgery(Revision)(2 months)
  

  

• Inner Eye Corner Epicanthal Fold
  Partial Incisional Ptosis Correction+Upper Epicanthoplasty(1 year3 months)
  

  
• Monolid (No Crease)
  Incisional Ptosis Correction+Medial Epicanthoplasty+Upper Epicanthoplasty+Lateral Canthoplasty + Lower Eyelid Surgery(6 weeks)
  

  

• Upturned Outer Eye Corner
  Incisional Double Eyelid(Revision)+Upper Epicanthoplasty(Revision)+Lateral Canthoplasty + Lower Eyelid Surgery(3 months)
  

  

Many people commonly think, ’If I get double eyelid surgery, my eyes will look prettier, right?’ or ‘If I make the double eyelids large and glamorous
so the eyes themselves look bigger, they will be prettier, right?’ To this, I would like to say:
”That is not the case.”

80-90% of Koreans have inner eye corners covered by an epicanthal fold, with in-fold or monolid eyelids,
and upturned outer eye corners forming a parallelogram or triangular shape.

Korean Eyes

Ideal Eyes

With this type of eye shape, no matter how much double eyelid surgery is performed, the shape itself does not change,
making it difficult to achieve beautiful eyes.

That is why the shape of the inner eye corner, outer eye corner, and the double eyelid crease at both the inner and outer corners
must be changed. Let us take a closer look.

• Case 1. Post-failed Medial Epicanthoplasty: Hook shape, Excessive Lacrimal Lake Exposure,
  Indented Scar (Epicanthoplasty Reconstruction)Click
• Case 2. Inner Eye Corner Covered by Epicanthal FoldClick

When patients are diagnosed as needing epicanthoplasty reconstruction surgery, they often express doubt.
’Isn’t that a surgery for people who failed medial epicanthoplasty or those whose eyes are too close together?’
This perception exists because epicanthoplasty reconstruction became publicly known when celebrities appeared on TV
sharing their stories of failed medial epicanthoplasty that had to be reversed.

A characteristic of Korean eyes is that the epicanthal fold extends downward, making the
inner eye corner look like a hawk's claw or a hook shape. (Whether from revision surgery
or first-time surgery)

Therefore, by blocking the lower part of the bent inner eye corner and moving it upward
through epicanthoplasty reconstruction, the inner corner can be straightened into a horizontal line,
creating crescent-shaped eyes (the condition for beautiful eyes as described earlier).

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As you can see in the photo, the inner eye corner is covered by the epicanthal fold. In such
cases, not only do the eyes look constricted, but the double eyelid crease line is also hidden. Even with double eyelid surgery,
the desired eye shape and crease line will not be achieved, which is why the epicanthal fold must be removed.

② When the epicanthal fold is removed, the lacrimal lake at the inner eye corner becomes moderately exposed, and the 45-degree upward
viewing angle opens up, creating a rounded parabolic shape while revealing the double eyelid crease line,
resulting in an ideal eye shape.

In-fold, in-out, and out-fold lines are important options during double eyelid surgery. Many people think
that simply getting double eyelid surgery alone is enough to achieve their desired crease line.
However, the important factors determining the double eyelid line are 40% the double eyelid surgery itself and 60% the canthoplasty —
that is how crucial the presence of the epicanthal fold is.

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To change from an in-fold to an in-out or out-fold line, the epicanthal fold must be removed through canthoplasty.
To change from an out-fold to an in-out or in-fold, reconstruction must be used to reshape the inner eye corner.
As such, ③ successful double eyelid surgery is not simply a matter of the crease line alone,
but the shape of the double eyelid line is determined by the presence and shape of the inner eye corner epicanthal fold.

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• Case 1. Constricted, Upturned Outer Eye CornerClick
• Case 2. Lateral Canthoplasty Complications (Reconstruction Cases)Click

When the outer eye corner is tightly closed and upturned, the eyes not only appear smaller but can also give
a fierce impression.

In this case, ④ the shape and angle of the outer eye corner can be improved through lateral canthoplasty and lower eyelid lowering surgery.


When performing lateral canthoplasty and lower eyelid lowering surgery, rather than simply making an incision and suturing, the procedure must involve
fixation by pulling and anchoring to the periosteum and capsulopalpebral fascia,
so there is no concern about reattachment or loosening.

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As the number of lateral and lower eyelid lowering surgery cases has increased, so have the complications from lateral canthoplasty.

⑤ Lateral canthoplasty complications can manifest as C-shaped deformities, conjunctiva exposure, unnatural shapes, and more.

To correct these issues, lateral canthoplasty reconstruction must be performed. The scar at the outer eye corner and
exposed mucosa are excised, and the lateral canthal ligament is pulled and fixated to the orbital bone before suturing. At this time,
lower eyelid lowering surgery is performed simultaneously to prevent the eyes from becoming smaller.

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Lateral Canthoplasty Reconstruction — How to Overcome Canthoplasty Complications

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• Case 1. A Double Eyelid That Is Not Too ThickClick
• Case 2. The Preservation Principle: Minimizing ExcisionClick
• Case 3. Firm Fixation at the Appropriate StrengthClick
• Case 4. Repositioning Fat Within the Orbital Septum
  to Maintain Stable Double EyelidsClick
• Case 5. Correcting Eye-Opening StrengthClick
• Case 6. Natural Adhesion Non-incisional Method vs Incisional MethodClick

Double eyelids should look natural. Many people believe that the non-incisional method produces natural results
while the incisional method looks unnatural. However, the surgical method alone
does not determine whether the double eyelid will look natural.

Incisional Ptosis Correction+Upper Epicanthoplasty(5 months)

Incisional Double Eyelid(7 weeks)

Double eyelid surgery must be performed considering each person's face shape, skin condition, thickness, facial feature proportions, and all other factors
to achieve a natural-looking double eyelid.

What exactly is a natural double eyelid, which may seem like an abstract concept? There are
5 important key points to a natural double eyelid.

First, ⑥ a double eyelid that is not too thick. When the double eyelid crease is too high, the eyes themselves may
look glamorous, but considering the overall facial image, it can appear unnatural.

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Second, excision of skin, muscle, and soft tissue must be minimized. Excessive tissue removal
not only makes the double eyelid line look unnatural but also causes various problems
such as an awkward eye shape, lagophthalmos, dry eyes, and more.

Brow Lift+Lateral Canthoplasty + Lower Eyelid Surgery(Revision)(9 months)

⑦ The preservation principle — minimizing excision is important for the following reasons.

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Third, fixation must be at the appropriate depth and strength. Even if the double eyelid line height is designed to be equal,
the resulting shape when the eyes are open can differ depending on the depth, angle, and strength of fixation.
⑧ Secure fixation at the appropriate strength is essential.

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Fourth, normalizing the amount and position of fat. When excessive fat was removed during a previous surgery,
the eyelid becomes sunken, requiring more effort to open the eyes, or the double eyelid cannot fold properly,
causing multiple creases and other problems. ⑨ Fat within the orbital septum must be repositioned
to maintain stable double eyelids.

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Finally, ⑩ correcting eye-opening strength is essential. When the eye-opening strength is weak, the double eyelid
crease line appears unclear and the eyes look drowsy. The eyebrow and forehead muscles compensate to open the eyes,
causing secondary problems such as forehead wrinkles or obstructed vision.

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When surgery is performed considering all five of these factors, the result is a truly natural double eyelid.
Given the long history of double eyelid surgery, many people have undergone the procedure. As a result,
revision surgeries have been increasing recently. To address dissatisfaction with primary surgery and various issues,
it is necessary to assess your current eye condition — whether it involves a high double eyelid, low crease, multiple eyelid creases, unnatural double eyelids, droopy eyes (ptosis),
asymmetric double eyelids, loosened creases, or other concerns.

⑪ When the eyelid skin is thin with no sagging and minimal fat, the natural adhesion
non-incisional method can be performed. Conversely, when the skin is thick with significant sagging and
excessive fat, the incisional method is performed. When ptosis is severe, ptosis correction is
performed, and when there is eyelid hollowing, orbital fat grafting is used to create ideal double eyelids.

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“Shape is what matters most for beautiful, ideal eyes!” is what we can confidently say.
SISUN Plastic Surgery possesses extensive clinical experience and expertise
dedicated to creating beautiful and ideal eye appearances.

We perform reconstruction, canthoplasty, and double eyelid surgery customized to each individual's eye appearance,
and you can verify our results through various surgical cases and patient reviews.

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