Epicanthoplasty
Refine Eye Proportions With A More Open & Balanced Inner Eye Contour
Epicanthoplasty is a specialised eyelid procedure that modifies the epicanthal fold—the small fold of skin covering the inner corner of the eye. By reducing the prominence of this fold, the procedure increases the visibility of the inner eye corner, creating a more open, balanced and naturally defined eye appearance.
What Is Epicanthoplasty?
Epicanthoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to reshape the epicanthal fold at the inner corner of the eye. Depending on your facial anatomy and treatment goals, a small amount of skin is carefully repositioned to reveal more of the inner eye corner and improve overall eye proportions.
It is commonly performed on its own or together with Double Eyelid Surgery to achieve a harmonious and natural-looking result.
TREATMENT TYPE
Inner Corner Eye Surgery
DURATION
Approximately 60–90 Minutes
SUITABILITY
Prominent Epicanthal Folds
DOWNTIME
Approximately 1–2 Weeks
COMFORT LEVEL
Local Anaesthesia
ADRESSES
Inner Eye Fold, Eye Proportion & Eye Symmetry
What Concerns Can Lower Blepharoplasty Help With?
Prominent Epicanthal Fold
Reduces the prominence of the skin fold covering the inner corner of the eye.
Eyes Appearing Shorter
Increases the visibility of the inner eye corner to create a more open eye appearance.
Eye Proportion
Refines the balance between the eyes and surrounding facial features.
Eye Symmetry
May improve symmetry where the epicanthal folds differ in appearance between the two eyes.
Combined Eye Enhancement
Often performed together with Double Eyelid Surgery for a more comprehensive eyelid refinement.
Desire For Better Eye Definition
Creates a cleaner, more defined inner eye contour while maintaining natural facial harmony.
How Epicanthoplasty Works
What to Expect
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Your surgeon evaluates your eye shape, epicanthal fold and facial proportions to determine whether Epicanthoplasty is appropriate
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The treatment area is numbed using local anaesthesia to ensure comfort throughout the procedure
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A small incision is made near the inner corner of the eye. The epicanthal fold is carefully reshaped before the incision is closed with fine sutures.
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Swelling, bruising and mild discomfort are common during the first one to two weeks. Sutures are typically removed during a follow-up appointment
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As healing progresses, the inner eye contour becomes more refined, improving overall eye balance while maintaining a natural appearance. Scar maturation continues over the following months.
MEET THE DOCTOR
Not Sure If Epicanthoplasty Is Right For You?
The appearance of the inner eye corner varies naturally from person to person. During your consultation, our surgeons will assess your eye shape, facial proportions and aesthetic goals to determine whether Epicanthoplasty is suitable. Depending on your anatomy, the procedure may be recommended on its own or combined with Double Eyelid Surgery to achieve a balanced, natural-looking result.