Procedures

medial epicanthoplasty (inner corner opening)

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Removes or redrapes the epicanthal fold at the inner corner of the eye so that more of the medial canthus is exposed, lengthening the horizontal eye opening. It is often combined with double eyelid surgery in the same session.
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Rating
9.67/ 10
from 12,000 reviews
Satisfaction
97.0%
from 12,000 reviews
Downtime
7–10days
Full recovery 12–52 wks
Flight safe
7days after

Calculated from 1 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How long is the downtime for medial epicanthoplasty (inner corner opening)?

7–10 days. Full recovery 12–52 wks · Flight safe 7 days

The incision sits on exposed skin at the inner corner and sources describe 6 to 12 months for the scar to mature, and an over-opened corner is difficult to reverse.
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Last updated 2026-08-06