2026-06-07
Big-Eye Surgery: Incisional Ptosis Correction, Epicanthoplasty, Lateral Canthoplasty, and Lower Canthoplasty
Learn about 'Big-Eye Surgery,' a combination of ptosis correction and various canthoplasty techniques to achieve larger, more defined eyes tailored to your facial structure.
Big-Eye Surgery - Incisional Ptosis Correction, Epicanthoplasty, Lateral Canthoplasty, and Lower Canthoplasty
‘Big-Eye Surgery’? It seems to be a general term for procedures that make the eyes look larger.
While patients don’t usually come in saying, ‘I’m here for Big-Eye Surgery,’ there are various ways to enlarge the eyes.
It involves performing canthoplasty procedures suitable for the face to enhance the eye size.
Wait? Even though they are both double eyelids, the feeling is different, right?
Don’t the eyes look a bit larger? This patient switched to an in-out fold double eyelid while undergoing ptosis correction and epicanthoplasty.
They are both double eyelids, but again, the vibe is different.
This is a case where ptosis correction was performed along with lateral and lower canthoplasty.
Having a high double eyelid crease doesn’t necessarily mean the eyes will look large; using the appropriate method for your specific needs is the best way to enlarge the eyes.
However, decisions regarding canthoplasty or ptosis correction must be made based on the patient’s individual condition.
Therefore, rather than undergoing surgery indiscriminately, I recommend receiving a detailed diagnosis and choosing the surgery that fits you.
This content was written based on the materials from the academic lecture below.
This has been Director Choi Dong-il of Gangnam Seoyeon Plastic Surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Wangnun-i' surgery?
'Wangnun-i' surgery is a general term for various surgical methods that make the eyes appear larger. It goes beyond simply creating double eyelids, meaning that depending on the patient's condition, it appropriately combines ptosis correction, epicanthoplasty (front canthoplasty), lateral canthoplasty (back canthoplasty), and lower canthoplasty to increase the size of the eyes.
Does making the double eyelid higher always make the eyes bigger?
No, a higher double eyelid line does not necessarily make the eyes appear bigger. Applying appropriate methods such as ptosis correction or canthoplasty surgeries, tailored to your eye condition, is the best way to make your eyes look largest and most natural.
Can epicanthoplasty and ptosis correction be done together?
Yes, it is possible. Combining ptosis correction and epicanthoplasty can improve a stuffy eye shape, and by changing existing double eyelids to an in-out line, you can achieve the effect of making your eyes appear much larger.
What are the effects of lateral canthoplasty and lower canthoplasty?
They have the effect of expanding the horizontal length and vertical width of the eyes. When lateral canthoplasty and lower canthoplasty are performed together with ptosis correction, the eyes can appear more refreshed and give the impression of an overall larger eye size.
How should I decide on the surgical method?
The surgical method should be decided through a detailed diagnosis by a specialist. Since each patient has different eye conditions and facial proportions, it is important to create a customized surgical plan that best suits you, rather than proceeding with surgery indiscriminately.