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Can I reverse Epicanthoplasty?

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  There are cases where the epicanthus looks unnatural after the surgery. Some patients who got the initial surgery in another hospital ask various questions regarding a revision surgery.  Most of them are worried about the inside corner of the epicanthus which was opened too much and didn't look natural after the surgery.  If too much of excess epicanthus tissue was removed, can it go back to its original shape? Epicanthus can be improved by the reconstruction surgery.  In case of a reconstruction surgery, not only the external skin but also the inner tissues of the inner corners of the eyes can be revised. However, it is difficult to restore the previous shape of an epicanthal fold with the Epicanthoplasty revision surgery.  It improves the appearance mongolian crease rather than restores the inner corners of the eyes to their pre-operative state. It is important to consider getting a Revision surgery after a thorough consultation with your plastic surgeon. #s...

How to correct the inner corners of the eyes?

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  There is a range of eyelid surgeries that are popular among patients of Asian descent. One of the most prominent and widely known is Double eyelid surgery. However, some patients need an additional operation to make their eyes wider. One of the popular surgery that can be performed together with Double eyelid Surgery is a Medial Epicanthoplasty. This type of surgery significantly lengthens the inner corner of the eyes making them wider and bigger.  The doctor will decide whether you are suitable for this kind of operation. Mostly, it depends on the severity of your epicanthal fold. If your eyes are positioned too close to each other, this method may not be appropriate for you.  Though the operation is relatively simple, it should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon with a wide range of experience to achieve the best results.  Medial Epicanthoplasty is also known as a Mongolian fold surgery. The operation helps achieve a parallel crease shape of the in...