Why do you look older after having inner corner eye surgery?
Disease description:
Recently I went to the hospital for an epicanthoplasty (inner corner eye surgery), but after the procedure, I feel like I look several years older. So I'd like to consult: why does inner corner eye surgery make one look older?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Qiang
Looking older after medial epicanthoplasty may occur when the patient's epicanthal fold is not particularly severe. If the epicanthal fold is mild, undergoing an eye-widening surgery can result in an unnatural eye shape—for example, an imbalanced ratio between the white and black parts of the eye—leading to a harsh, unattractive, or prematurely aged appearance.
