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CANTHOPLASTY

Canthoplasty

An eye shape designed with both the horizontal length of the eye and the direction of the outer corner in mind

CANTHOPLASTY

With canthoplasty,
create bright, open eyes.

Taking each person's eye shape and structure into account, this surgery adjusts the horizontal and vertical length of the eye and the angle of the outer corner to create softer, more open-looking eyes.

SURGERY INFORMATION

Operating time, anesthesia, suture removal, follow-up visits, and recovery period for combined canthoplasty.

  • POINT 01 Clock icon indicating operating time

    About 1 hour

    Surgery Time

  • POINT 02 Syringe icon indicating anesthesia method

    Local + Sedation

    Anesthesia

  • POINT 03 Suture icon indicating suture removal

    After 14 days

    Suture Removal

  • POINT 04 Medical chart icon indicating the number of follow-up visits

    2–3 visits

    Follow-up Visits

  • POINT 05 Eye recovery icon indicating recovery period

    1–2 weeks

    Recovery Period

What Are Medial, Lateral & Lower Canthoplasty?

Canthoplasty is classified by location
as medial, upper, lateral,
or lower canthoplasty.

  • Diagram of medial canthoplasty with the epicanthal fold at the inner corner of the eye marked by a dotted line

    Medial Canthoplasty (Upper Canthoplasty)

    When the inner part of the eye is covered by skin, making the eyes look closed-in or short, or when the eyes appear set wide apart, this procedure opens the inner corner of the eye so the eyes look larger, brighter, and more open.

  • Diagram of lateral canthoplasty with the outer corner of the eye marked by a dotted line

    Lateral Canthoplasty

    The excess skin and mucosa covering the outer part of the eye are removed and sutured to lengthen the eye horizontally, making the eyes look open and deep.

  • Diagram of lower canthoplasty with the lower eyelid line marked by a dotted line

    Lower Canthoplasty

    This surgery lowers a lower eyelid that sits too high and covers the pupil. Without leaving a scar, it softens the line beneath the eye, lengthening the eye vertically and creating a gentler, kinder impression.

Canthoplasty: When It Is Needed

  • Diagram of the inner corner of the eye after medial canthoplasty sutures are complete
  • Diagram of the outer corner of the eye after lateral canthoplasty sutures are complete
  • Diagram of the lower eyelid line after lower canthoplasty sutures are complete
Comparison table of when medial, lateral, and lower canthoplasty are needed
Type Medial Canthoplasty (Upper Canthoplasty) Lateral Canthoplasty Lower Canthoplasty
01 When an epicanthal fold makes the inner part of the eye look closed-in When the space between the eyes is too narrow for medial canthoplasty When the outer part of the pupil is largely covered
02 When the eyes are set far apart When medial canthoplasty alone did not achieve the desired result When the eyes still do not look open after medial or lateral canthoplasty
03 When the eye is short from side to side When the eye's horizontal length is short, so the eyes do not look open When you want a softer, gentler impression
04 When you want large, bright eyes with a double eyelid line When little of the white of the eye is visible When the eye's vertical opening is narrow

Swipe the table left and right to view all three.

Canthoplasty Surgical Methods

    1. Medial canthoplasty step 1 — diagram checking the extent of the epicanthal fold at the inner corner of the eye with a dotted line
      STEP 01 · Epicanthal Fold Assessment

      Every person is different: measuring the degree of epicanthal fold

    2. Medial canthoplasty step 2 — diagram of the incision line designed at the inner corner of the eye
      STEP 02 · Design

      Considering the epicanthal fold and double eyelid, the design is tailored to your own eyes

    3. Medial canthoplasty step 3 — diagram marking the tissue to be removed along the incision line
      STEP 03 · Tissue Removal

      After incising along the incision line, the epicanthal fold is removed

    4. Medial canthoplasty step 4 — diagram of the inner corner of the eye being sutured
      STEP 04 · Suturing

      According to the desired inner eye line, the skin is repositioned and sutured

    01

    SURGERY METHOD

    Medial Canthoplasty (Upper Canthoplasty) Surgical Method

    This method is designed to minimize scarring. The incision is made at the inner corner of the eye and the conjunctival area is sutured, so over time the scar is naturally hidden within the eyelid crease.

    1. Lateral canthoplasty step 1 — diagram marking the design area behind the outer corner of the eye with a dotted line
      STEP 01 · Design

      According to your preferred shape, the design is drawn

    2. Lateral canthoplasty step 2 — diagram marking the incision to match the shape of the outer corner of the eye
      STEP 02 · Incision

      Matching the shape of the outer corner, the incision opens up the corner

    3. Lateral canthoplasty step 3 — diagram with arrows showing the upward and downward opening of the outer corner
      STEP 03 · Tissue Removal

      Opening the corner upward and downward, and removing the tissue that causes adhesion

    4. Lateral canthoplasty step 4 — diagram of the outer corner of the eye being sutured
      STEP 04 · Suturing

      Hidden within the skin crease, sutured so the scar is not visible

    02

    SURGERY METHOD

    Lateral Canthoplasty Surgical Method

    There is no conjunctival exposure after surgery, and because the procedure uses the upper incision line, the upper and lower lids do not fuse back together.

    1. Lower canthoplasty step 1 — diagram marking the design on the lower eyelid line with a dotted line
      STEP 01 · Design

      Tailored to the proportions of the eye, the design is drawn

    2. Lower canthoplasty step 2 — diagram marking the area to be dissected through the conjunctiva
      STEP 02 · Conjunctival Incision

      After dissecting through the conjunctiva, the fixation point is located

    3. Lower canthoplasty step 3 — diagram of the lower eyelid line adjusted and fixed in place
      STEP 03 · Fixation

      After adjusting to the design, the fascia and tarsal plate are fixed

    4. Lower canthoplasty step 4 — diagram of the lower eyelid line sutured to complete the procedure
      STEP 04 · Suturing

      Sutured without a scar, completing a natural line

    03

    SURGERY METHOD

    Lower Canthoplasty Surgical Method

    It reveals the pupil that was covered by the triangular area at the back of the eye, giving the outer corner a gently downward slant and refining the eye line into a soft S-curve.

Diagram of lateral canthoplasty with the outer corner of the eye marked by a pink arrow
Lateral Canthoplasty
Diagram of outer corner lowering with the downward direction of the outer corner marked by a pink arrow
Outer Corner Lowering

Combined Canthoplasty

FOURSEASONS · PLASTIC · SURGERY

Combined Canthoplasty

Lateral canthoplasty, which lengthens the eye horizontally, and outer corner lowering, which brings down upturned outer corners, are performed together,

making the eyes look larger and more open overall for a kind, soft-looking eye shape.

  • Gentle eyes through outer corner angle correction

  • Large, open eyes

  • Minimal scarring

When Combined Canthoplasty Is Needed

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  • CASE 01

    Upturned outer corners that give a fierce impression

  • CASE 02

    Eyes that are short horizontally and look cramped

  • CASE 03

    Previous canthoplasty did not give the desired result

  • CASE 04

    The surgical area has re-adhered after lateral canthoplasty

Combined Canthoplasty Procedure

It cleanly removes the tissue that can cause adhesion, meaning the chance of the eye re-fusing after surgery,
while causing minimal damage, so almost no red tissue is exposed.

  1. Diagram with the incision line of the inner conjunctiva marked by a pink dotted line
    STEP 01

    Incision of the inner conjunctiva
    along the outer corner of the eye

  2. Diagram with the direction in which the eyelid is lowered outward and fixed marked by a pink arrow
    STEP 02

    Lower the eyelid outward
    and secure it firmly

  3. Diagram with the outer corner widened to fit the eye shape marked by a pink area
    STEP 03

    Open the eye to suit its shape,
    then remove the remaining mucosa

  4. Photo of the outer corner after suturing, with no visible scar
    STEP 04

    Sutured inside the eye
    so no scar is visible

Beyond the limits of lateral canthoplasty,
combined canthoplasty that considers the entire eye shape

Conventional Lateral Canthoplasty
Eye diagram with the incision location of conventional lateral canthoplasty marked by a pink dotted circle
Four Seasons Combined Canthoplasty
Eye diagram with the outer corner widened by Four Seasons combined canthoplasty marked by a pink dotted circle
Incision at the outer corner
may leave a visible scar after surgery
Scar
Fixed inside the mucosa,
so no scar is visible
A simple skin incision
carries a risk of recurrence
Recurrence
Anchored to the periosteum inside the eye,
so recurrence is unlikely
Only the horizontal length of the eye increases
Effect
Widens both horizontal and vertical length
for large, open eyes

※ Results after surgery may vary from person to person, and side effects may occur.

Four Seasons' Signature Combined Canthoplasty

  1. 01 Large, open eyes Lateral canthoplasty and outer corner lowering are performed together,
    opening up small, cramped-looking eyes
  2. 02 Outer corner correction Lowers sharp-looking, upturned outer corners
    for a gentle eye shape
  3. 03 Minimal adhesion Cleanly removes the tissue that causes adhesion,
    a side effect of conventional lateral canthoplasty
  4. 04 Little red tissue exposure Minimal damage means
    almost no red tissue is visible
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