Small eyes and single eyelids often give people the impression of being sleepy. So, how can this situation be improved? According to the plastic surgery experts from the Laser Plastic Cosmetic Center at the Air Force General Hospital, narrow and small eyes are a more common eye shape among Orientals, and this type lacks aesthetic appeal. Small eyes can be categorized into two types: narrow upper and lower eyelid fissures and short distance between the inner and outer corners of the eyes. This condition can be improved through double eyelid plastic surgery and the corner-of-eye-opening surgery.
Plastic surgery for double eyelids includes the buried thread method and the incision method. Since the small eye problem needs to be solved together with the corner-of-eye-opening surgery, the incision method for double eyelid surgery is more suitable. This technique involves making an incision along the designed line, allowing for visual confirmation of the skin, muscles, and orbital septum fat that constitute the double eyelid factors, and then performing operations accordingly.
The corner-of-eye-opening surgery is known as the correction of epicanthus in clinical practice. Epicanthus is caused by insufficient horizontal skin folds on the eyelid and excessive vertical tension in the inner corner of the eye. Currently, surgical methods used in clinical practice include the "V-Y" suture method, the "Z" plasty method, and the four-flap method. The former is suitable for mild epicanthus, while the latter applies to all types of epicanthus. During the surgery, the doctor will choose a surgical method based on your actual situation that can extend the eye fissure, reorganizing the structure of the inner corner instead of merely removing the redundant skin.
The surgery uses local anesthesia, so there won't be any pain. After the operation, the incisions are discreetly hidden, leaving almost no visible scars, thus maintaining a very aesthetic appearance. During the recovery period, patients should keep the wound clean to prevent infection; when washing their face, they should avoid wetting the wound. The dressing can be removed 1-2 days after the surgery, and the incised double eyelid should follow the doctor's advice. In summary, combining these two surgeries not only allows you to obtain beautiful double eyelids but also makes the eyes appear larger, making the eyes more spirited.