Is Double Eyelid Surgery Alone Enough? When Eye Incision Surgery is Needed

When considering double eyelid surgery, many people wonder,

‘Will simply creating a line make my eyes look bigger?’

However, the factors that determine the overall impression of the eyes are not simply limited to the double eyelid line.

Depending on structural elements such as the horizontal length of the eye, the direction of the eye shape, and the presence of epicanthal folds,

it can sometimes be difficult to achieve the desired changes with double eyelids alone.

The Role of Double Eyelid Surgery

Double eyelid surgery helps to create a clearer impression by emphasizing the vertical height of the eye.

Typically,

if the eyes look sleepy,

if the eye shape is dull,

if the eyes look stuffy without a line,

an improvement in impression can be expected in these situations.

However, if the horizontal width of the eye is short

or if the inner corner is obstructed,

a refreshing feeling might be lacking with just a line.

When Eye Incision Surgery is Needed​

In the following cases,

incision surgery may also be considered:

✔ If the inner corner of the eye feels stuffy due to epicanthal folds

✔ If the distance between the eyes appears wide

✔ If the outer corner of the eye appears short

✔ If a refreshing eye shape is desired

In these situations, approaches to expand the horizontal length of the eye become possible through methods such as epicanthoplasty (front incision), lateral canthoplasty (outer incision), and lower canthoplasty (under incision).

Difference Between Double Eyelid and Incision Surgery​

In other words, the two methods are not in competition but rather

are complementary.

Depending on the structure of the eye,

line formation alone may be sufficient,

or incision surgery may be needed in conjunction.

The Key to Natural Eye Shape

Recently, rather than excessively large eyes,

a naturally clear eye shape is preferred.

To achieve this,

it is important to consider:

eye proportions

left-right balance

overall facial harmony

together.

Conclusion

Double eyelid surgery is an important factor in improving eye shape,

but depending on the eye's structure, the need for incision surgery may also be reviewed.

Since the appropriate method can vary depending on each individual's eye conditions,

it is helpful to approach it with a thorough understanding.