Many patients with epicanthal folds choose to open the inner or outer corners of the eyes by opening the corners of the eyes to increase the width and length of the eyes and make the eyes look bigger and more vibrant. In addition to knowing the effect of the project in advance, the patient should also be aware of the possible after-effects of the project.
The working principle of the opening of the eye involves removing excess ** and tissue, reducing the tension of **, so that the inner or outer corner of the eye can be expanded. As well as adjusting eye muscles and fat, lengthening the eye cleft, increasing the length and width of the eye, and making the shape of the eye more aesthetically pleasing.
However, there are also certain risks and sequelae associated with eye opening. The following are the possible sequelae:
1.Infection:There is a risk of infection in any case, and the corner of the eye is no exception. Infections may occur in the corners of the eyes or at the sutures and require prompt medical attention.
2.Scar hyperplasia:Opening the corners of the eyes will leave a scar on the **, and some people may experience scar hyperplasia, which is manifested as redness, bulge, hardening, etc. Scar growths usually soften and fade over a few months.
3.Ectropion of eyelids: Opening the corners of the eyes may cause the eyelids to turn outward, causing symptoms such as dryness, wateriness, and stinging in the eyes. This situation may need to be fixed.
4.Impaired eye muscle function: Opening the corners of the eyes may affect the function of the eye muscles, resulting in sequelae such as incomplete eye closure and drooping eyelids.
5.Decreased vision: Opening the corner of the eye may cause damage to the cornea or eye muscles, resulting in sequelae such as vision loss or astigmatism.