2026-05-22
Partial Incision Ptosis Correction + Epicanthoplasty
A woman in her 20s with weak levator function and a fierce impression undergoes partial incision ptosis correction and epicanthoplasty for softer, wider-looking eyes.
* Basic Information
Female in her 20s
Eye-opening strength: Slightly weak — compensates by raising her eyebrows.
Skin redundancy: 2–3 mm
Skin thickness: On the thinner side
The inner canthus is somewhat obstructed and gives a sharp impression.
Request: I want to open my eyes more fully without having to raise my forehead. I also feel like I look fierce.
* Consultation
1. Your eye-opening strength is somewhat insufficient, which is why you compensate by raising your eyebrows. We will need ptosis correction to improve your levator function.
2. A fierce-looking impression?
Even with non-incision ptosis correction, 'balanced' ptosis correction is key. When the outer corners of the eyes are notably upswept, correcting the inner (nasal) side softens the overall eye shape — and that intimidating impression can be addressed as well. Lateral canthoplasty is not always required for a gentler look. (In this particular case, there is already significant inferior scleral show, making lateral canthoplasty a poor candidate.)
3. The inner canthus — visually obstructed and contributing to a sharp appearance — should be opened with epicanthoplasty to maximally expose the lid line.
4. Since you mentioned disliking the puffy eyelid appearance when a crease is formed, fat removal should be performed at the same time.
* Plan
Partial incision ptosis correction
Epicanthoplasty (inner corner release)
* Post-operative Progress
The eyes open much more brightly and refreshingly compared to before. The brow-raising compensation has also decreased noticeably.
The overall impression has softened considerably. As you can see, balanced ptosis correction combined with epicanthoplasty alone — without lateral canthoplasty — can achieve a remarkably gentler appearance.
Consultations and procedures should always be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon!
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Potential post-operative complications and side effects — including bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry — may vary by individual and require careful attention.