WOOA Plastic Surgery βΊ Frequently asked questions
How long is the recovery after epicanthoplasty and canthoplasty?
Eye corner surgery widens the inner or outer corner of the eye to change its horizontal and vertical length and overall look. The clinic website describes epicanthoplasty (opening the epicanthal fold at the inner corner), lateral canthoplasty (extending the outer corner) and lower canthoplasty (lowering the outer corner), with the degree and angle decided at consultation.
November 3, 2026 Β· Prices checked 2026-11-03 Β· Source: WOOA official website (clinic fee schedule 2026-06-15) Β· updated when the clinic website changes
Recovery timeline
- Operation time30 minutes to 1 hour
- AnesthesiaLocal anesthesia or sedation
- Hospital stayNot required
- Stitch removalAfter 7 days
- Individual differencesHow long swelling and bruising last and the final result differ between individuals; when you can resume daily activities is advised at your follow-up.
How it is done
For epicanthoplasty, the incision is designed around facial structure, skin condition and the desired shape, the epicanthal fold is incised along the inner corner and closed with fine sutures placed inward. The clinic uses about 50β80% exposure of the pink tissue at the inner corner as its reference. For lateral canthoplasty, the outer corner is extended, and the orbicularis oculi muscle is released and fixed to the periosteum to reduce re-adhesion, followed by fine suturing. For lower canthoplasty, the conjunctiva is incised and the tarsal tissue is fixed to the periosteum or CPF to lower the outer corner.
Price (as published by the clinic)
| Item | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Eye corner surgery (epicanthoplasty, lateral and lower canthoplasty) | KRW 350,000 ~ KRW 4,000,000 | VAT not included; varies with consultation and condition (fee schedule range) |
Risks and side effects
- Swelling, bruising, pain, bleeding and infection can occur.
- Asymmetry or a result that differs from the intended shape may require correction or revision surgery.
- Scars can remain at the incision site; how long they take to settle and how visible they are differ between individuals.
- The opened area can re-adhere.
- The opening may feel too much or too little, so the degree and angle are discussed in detail prior to surgery.
Results and recovery vary by individual. Possible complications are explained during consultation.
Procedures
Frequently asked questions
How do the inner, outer and lower corner procedures differ?
Per the clinic website, epicanthoplasty opens the epicanthal fold so the pink tissue at the inner corner shows; lateral canthoplasty extends the outer corner to lengthen the eye by about 3β4 mm; lower canthoplasty lowers an upturned outer corner and increases the vertical height of the eye.
Can the opened corner close up again?
Re-adhesion can happen. The clinic states it reduces this by releasing the orbicularis oculi muscle and fixing it to the periosteum in lateral canthoplasty, and by fixing the tarsal tissue in lower canthoplasty. Healing differs with individual tissue condition.
When are the stitches removed?
Per the clinic's surgery information, stitches are removed after 7 days. The operation takes 30 minutes to 1 hour and no hospital stay is required.
Location and hours
| Address | HM Tower, 492 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul |
|---|---|
| Getting here | About 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), about 6 minutes from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station (Sinbundang Line). Plastic surgery on floors 3β6 (dermatology on 10 and 12). Mechanical parking in the building (large sedans, electric vehicles and SUVs cannot be parked). |
| Hours | Plastic surgery hours: MonβThu 10:00β19:00, Fri 10:00β20:30 (evening clinic), Sat 10:00β17:00, public holidays 10:00β17:00, closed on Sundays. Dermatology hours differ. |
| Phone | 1600-5319 |
| Consultation | KakaoTalk |
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