Epicanthoplasty in Seoul, Korea
Epicanthoplasty in Gangnam, Seoul at Marble Plastic Surgery: open the inner or outer eye corner for longer, more balanced eyes with minimal scarring.
Typical ranges for epicanthoplasty; your surgeon confirms the details at consultation.
What is epicanthoplasty?
Epicanthoplasty is surgery that releases the Mongolian fold at the inner corner of the eye — or extends the outer or lower corner — to make the eyes look longer and less far apart. At Marble Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, it is performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon.
A tight epicanthal fold can hide the inner corner and make double eyelids look closed in. Medial, lateral and lower canthoplasty each change a different dimension of the eye, so the design is based on the distance between your eyes and your overall proportions.
Who is epicanthoplasty for?
Suitability is decided at a 1:1 consultation with your surgeon.
- Inner corners covered by a strong epicanthal fold
- Eyes that appear short or widely spaced
- A double eyelid line that looks closed at the inner end
- People seeking a softer or longer eye shape
How epicanthoplasty is performed at Marble
- Consultation and planning Your surgeon measures eye length and the distance between the eyes, and marks how much of the corner will be opened so the result stays natural.
- Anesthesia and monitoring A board-certified anesthesiologist selects the anesthesia with your surgeon, administers it, and monitors you continuously throughout the procedure.
- Opening the corner Fine incisions release the fold or extend the corner, tissue is rearranged to reduce tension, and the skin is closed with very fine sutures to minimize scarring.
- Recovery and discharge You rest in a private recovery room under monitoring. Before you leave, the team explains wound care, medication and your follow-up schedule.
Recovery and aftercare
Stitches are usually removed after five to seven days. Redness along the incision fades over several weeks to months.
- Swelling injection and regenerative LED laser in the first week
- Milia removal at checkups
- 1-year revision guarantee
- Unlimited surgeon-checked scar injections
- Recovery kit to take home
Surgeon-of-record policy
The board-certified specialist you consult with performs your surgery — no substitute surgeons.
Anesthesiologist on site
A board-certified anesthesiologist manages screening, anesthesia and recovery.
Real-time monitoring
A central system monitors every patient continuously during surgery and recovery.
Operating-room CCTV
Cameras in the operating room provide transparency and faster emergency response.
Frequently asked questions
Will epicanthoplasty leave a scar?
Incisions are small and placed in the natural folds of the corner. Redness is expected early on and usually fades; Marble provides surgeon-checked scar injections as part of aftercare.
What is the difference between medial and lateral canthoplasty?
Medial canthoplasty opens the inner corner; lateral canthoplasty extends the outer corner. Lower canthoplasty lowers the outer lower lid for a softer shape.
Is epicanthoplasty done together with double eyelid surgery?
Often, because opening the inner corner lets the crease show its full shape. Whether it is needed depends on your fold and eye spacing.
Who will perform my procedure at Marble Plastic Surgery?
The surgeon you consult with performs your surgery. Marble follows a surgeon-of-record policy with no substitute surgeons, and a board-certified anesthesiologist is on site full-time to manage anesthesia and monitoring.
Can I arrange a consultation in English before traveling to Seoul?
Yes. International patients can start with an online consultation by sending photos and goals through WhatsApp or the contact form. The plan is then confirmed in person at the clinic in Gangnam.
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Plan your epicanthoplasty consultation
Send your photos and goals and a member of our team will reply with next steps. You can also use the consultation form at the bottom of this page.
- Clinic
- Marble Plastic Surgery (마블성형외과)
- Address
- 3F Juryuseong Bldg., 435 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00
Sat 10:00–16:00
Closed Sundays & public holidays - Languages
- English, Japanese, Chinese and Thai coordinators
All surgery carries risks, including bleeding, infection and inflammation. Results, recovery time and satisfaction vary between individuals. Times shown are typical ranges and are confirmed for you at consultation. This page is for general information and is not a substitute for a medical consultation.