How to correct enlarged inner canthi
Dec 31, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Han Xuefeng
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, the inner corner of the eye refers to the medial canthus. If the medial canthus is overly widened, corrective measures such as medial canthoplasty, epicanthoplasty, laser therapy, radiofrequency skin tightening, and microneedling may be used for repair. It is recommended to perform these procedures under the guidance of a qualified physician to ensure safety and proper technique. During the postoperative recovery period, it is advised to keep the eye area clean and dry, and to avoid rubbing the eyes with your hands.
Generally, the inner corner of the eye refers to the medial canthus. If the medial canthus is widened, it can be corrected through various remedies such as medial canthoplasty, medial epicanthoplasty, laser treatment, radiofrequency skin tightening, or microneedling. It is recommended to undergo these procedures under the guidance of a qualified physician to ensure safety and standardization. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Medial Canthoplasty
Medial canthoplasty involves re-adjusting the tissue structure of the medial canthus, removing excess skin or tissue, and repairing damaged ligaments and muscles to restore a more natural appearance. The general reference price for medial canthoplasty is 5,000–15,000 yuan per session. Improvement is typically visible within 1–3 months after surgery, although side effects such as bleeding or scar hypertrophy may occur.
2. Medial Epicanthoplasty
Medial epicanthoplasty involves reconstructing the epicanthal fold through surgical means to cover part of the widened medial canthus. The general reference price for medial epicanthoplasty is 8,000–15,000 yuan per session. Relief is generally noticeable within 1–3 months postoperatively, although side effects such as pain or scarring may occur.
3. Laser Treatment
Laser treatment utilizes photothermal energy to stimulate collagen proliferation and reorganization in the medial canthus area, thereby tightening the skin and improving the appearance of the medial canthus to some extent. The general reference price for laser treatment is 500–2,500 yuan per session. Noticeable improvement typically occurs within 1–3 days, although side effects such as pigmentation or burns may occur.
4. Radiofrequency Skin Tightening
Radiofrequency skin tightening uses heat generated by radiofrequency currents to stimulate collagen contraction in the deeper layers of the medial canthus skin, promoting collagen regeneration and reorganization, thus achieving skin tightening and improving the appearance of the medial canthus. The general reference price for radiofrequency skin tightening is 1,000–3,000 yuan per session. Noticeable improvement usually occurs within 1–2 days, although side effects such as swelling or redness may occur.
5. Microneedling
Microneedling involves creating microchannels on the skin surface using fine needles to stimulate skin repair and collagen regeneration, allowing better penetration of reparative serums into deeper skin layers to promote medial canthus repair. The general reference price for microneedling is 500–2,000 yuan per session. Noticeable improvement typically occurs within 1–2 weeks, although side effects such as infection or bleeding may occur.
During the postoperative recovery period, it is recommended to keep the eye area clean and dry, avoid rubbing the eyes with hands, and reduce the intake of irritating foods to promote recovery.
