Epicanthoplasty changes the skin fold at the inner eyelid corner. It can alter appearance but does not enlarge the eyeball or improve visual power.
The doctor determines the method and duration after examination, review of your records and assessment of the extent of treatment.
The need for admission and timing of discharge depend on the method, anaesthesia and your general health. Obtain a plan from the medical centre before travelling.
Allow time for rest, care of the treated area and help after discharge. You will receive instructions specific to the procedure.
Arrange the next examination and, when necessary, removal of sutures or dressings with the clinical team. Your return journey should fit this plan.
Work, exercise and travel depend on healing and medical clearance; there is no single timetable for everyone.
Epicanthoplasty modifies or rearranges the inner-corner skin fold for a cosmetic goal or selected reconstructive need. Suitability and the extent of change depend on eyelid and facial anatomy. The eyeball is not enlarged; scarring, asymmetry or dissatisfaction are possible.
Assessment may be appropriate when the inner eyelid fold affects the desired appearance or for selected reconstruction. Outer-corner surgery, brow lifting and crow’s-feet treatment are different procedures requiring separate decisions.
Initial swelling, bruising or irritation may lessen over days to weeks. The surgeon sets work, exercise and suture-removal timing. Results and scars are better assessed over subsequent months.
Treatment and travel are coordinated around your circumstances and the agreed care plan.
Your records and expectations are collected to arrange a specialist consultation. Requests for further information are followed up before travel.
Consultations and visits are arranged according to the doctor’s and medical centre’s schedules.
Interpreter and travel support can be coordinated to assist communication with your doctor and medical centre.
Post-treatment visits and online follow-up, when available, are considered in accordance with the doctor’s plan.
Before travelling, check insurance coverage, exclusions and approval requirements with your insurer in your country of residence.
Contact the Medisa team to discuss your request and arrange an initial consultation.
Appropriate anaesthesia reduces pain during surgery. Postoperative discomfort is managed with prescribed treatment. Severe or increasing pain needs assessment.
Change depends on eyelid structure, the fold and individual goals. Inner-corner appearance may improve, but complete success, absolute symmetry or eyeball enlargement cannot be guaranteed.
Revision may be considered in some cases, but complete restoration of the previous shape is not guaranteed. Scarring and tissue limitations may affect it. Discuss this before surgery.
Epicanthoplasty targets the inner fold. Canthoplasty usually concerns the outer corner, and blepharoplasty eyelid skin and tissue. Combining them requires a separate need and assessment.
Declare medicines and illnesses, attend without makeup or contact lenses and follow wound and medication instructions. Avoid eye pressure and obtain advice on makeup, sport and review timing.