Overview

Epicanthoplasty is a surgery reshaping the inner corner and outer corner of eyes by adjusting the angle and extending length. People with Mongolian folds, slanted eyes, drooping eyes, eyes with a wide gap in between, and a wish to widen the eyes can benefit from this surgery. People receiving eye lid surgery often combine this surgery together.

Process of procedure

• Design the shape with doctor
• Local anesthesia with sedation
• Incise the adjusting area and reshape the eye
• Finish the surgery with delicate sutures hidden inside the corner of eyes

Expected duration of hospital stay

• Generally the procedure takes about 30 minutes to an hour.
• Hospitalization is not required.

Post-operative care

• Apply ice pack for three days
• Recommended to wash face at least 4 days after surgery
• Do not rub the eyes
• Stitch removal in 5~7 days

Risks

• Bruises and swelling
• Patient's dissatisfaction
• Irritated eyes

Treatment cost

• The cost can vary by hospitals
• Expected cost ranges from to.