Eye Enlargement for Short Eyes in Seoul: Cost & Recovery

Why some eyes look short

The length of your eye is the distance between the inner and outer corners. An epicanthal fold, a web of skin over the inner corner, can hide several millimetres of the eye. At the other end, the outer corner may be set where the lids meet early, so the eye ends short. Either feature, or both, can make the eyes look small for your face even when the eyeball itself is normal.

This surgery adds length at one or both ends. Epicanthoplasty releases and redrapes the fold so the hidden inner corner shows. Lateral canthoplasty opens the outer corner by partly releasing the outer canthal tendon and stitching the lid lining to the skin edge, which moves the meeting point outward. Combining both ends is usually the most balanced way to lengthen the eye, because pushing one side too far tends to look unnatural.

Most often chosen for and combined with

Eyes that look short horizontally
Inner corners hidden by a fold
Outer corners that end early or look rounded

It is commonly combined with a double eyelid crease or ptosis correction if the eye also needs vertical opening.

The procedure, step by step

Mark the length

The surgeon measures your eye length and the distance between the inner corners, then plans how many millimetres each corner can safely gain. Balance with the bridge of the nose and overall face width matters.

Inner and outer corners

Inner: a small Z-plasty or redraping pattern opens the fold. Outer: a small incision extends the corner, and the lining is sutured to create a new, slightly longer outer angle.

Where the incisions are made

At the inner corner skin and within the outer corner, kept as small as possible.

How the scar heals over 12 months

Inner corner scars are pink for the first 1–3 months and generally fade by 6–12 months. Outer corner scars largely hide within the lid line.

Recovery timeline

When	What to expect
Days 1–3	Swelling and redness at the corners
Days 5–7	Stitches out
Weeks 2–4	Most swelling gone
Months 3–6	Outer corner settles, some relapse possible

Is it right for you?

A good fit if you

Have a clear fold or a short outer corner
Want a modest, measurable lengthening
Understand some outer-corner relapse is common

Another option may suit you better if

Only the inner fold is the issue: epicanthoplasty alone may be enough
Your eyes look small mainly from a low lid

Risks to discuss at your consultation

Ask about relapse at the outer corner, visible inner corner scars, too much pink tissue showing at the inner corner, asymmetry and dry eye. Ask what the surgeon does to reduce relapse and how revisions are priced.

Eye enlargement for short eyes cost in Seoul

Typical Gangnam pricing is KRW 2.5–5 million for both corners, more if a crease or ptosis correction is added.

Short-eye enlargement vs. epicanthoplasty alone

	Both corners	Epicanthoplasty alone
Length added	Inner and outer	Inner only
Balance	More even	Can bring eyes closer visually
Typical cost	KRW 2.5–5 million	KRW 1–2 million

See also eye widening surgery for combined plans.

This guide is for general information and is not medical advice. Prices are typical ranges reported by Gangnam clinics in 2026 and vary by clinic, doctor and treatment plan; confirm directly with the clinic.

How many millimetres can be added?

Typically a few millimetres in total. Your surgeon will measure what is safe for your anatomy.

Does the outer corner shrink back?

Some relapse is common because the tissues tend to tighten. Surgeons plan for this when designing the corner.

Will my eyes look too close together?

Opening only the inner corner can do this, which is why lengthening both ends is often more balanced.

Is it done under local anesthesia?

Yes, usually with light sedation.

How long should I stay in Seoul?

About 7 days so stitches can be removed and checked.

Eye Enlargement for Short Eyes in Seoul: Adding Length at the Corners

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