Do surgeons in California do Magic Epicanthoplasty? (photo)

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I was wondering if surgeon in California do magic epicanthoplasty. Funny term, but I am considering an epi but I am very terrified about scars. The 'magic epi' seems to be a popular Korean method and was wondering if it is used in U.S. Also if not, why?

Chase Lay, MD · Answer

in the country of Korea we'll know that there is a massive plastic surgery market and particular facial plastics.  The reality is this epicanthoplasty your referring to is no different from a standard canthoplasty.  You should be worried about scarring because it is very common in this area no matter what the technique.  There are certainly instances where it is reasonable to do and even a good idea but often times the patient's skin quality and anatomy makes them poor candidates.  You can give the illusion of a medial canthoplasty or epicanthoplasty without truly cutting into the medial canthal fold.  You should be very cautious.  I have a trusted colleague in Korea by the name of Hyuong Jin Moon, MD and I'm sure he would tell you that many of these procedures that are popular I's and advertised in Korea are simply marketing techniques.   be very carefulChase Lay, MDAsian eyelid surgery specialistDouble board-certified facial plastic surgeon

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