1mm Plastic Surgery · Gangnam, Seoul
Almond eye surgery is a customized eye-shaping procedure designed to create a naturally elongated, elegant, and balanced eye appearance.
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Almond eye surgery is a customized eye-shaping procedure designed to create a naturally elongated, elegant, and balanced eye appearance. At 1mm Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea, almond eye surgery may combine ptosis correction, double eyelid surgery, lateral canthoplasty, epicanthoplasty, lower canthoplasty, and eye asymmetry correction depending on the patient's anatomy and aesthetic goals. The procedure focuses on enhancing eye proportions, improving eye definition, and creating a soft almond-shaped contour while maintaining natural facial harmony. Almond-shaped eyes are characterized by a slightly tapered inner and outer corner with a balanced horizontal length-to-height ratio.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Eon Rok Do, board-certified plastic surgeon · Updated October 2026
Overview
Almond-shaped eyes are considered one of the most balanced and aesthetically pleasing eye shapes.
Characteristics include:
The goal of almond eye surgery is not to copy a specific eye shape but to create a more harmonious appearance that complements the patient's facial features.
Why 1mm
Patients commonly seek almond eye surgery because they feel their eyes appear:
Some patients wish to achieve:
Procedure
Ptosis correction improves the strength and position of the eyelid-opening muscle.
Benefits include:
Ptosis correction is often one of the most important components of eye-shape enhancement.
Double eyelid surgery may improve:
The crease design is customized according to facial proportions and desired eye shape.
Lateral canthoplasty modifies the outer corner of the eye.
Benefits may include:
Canthoplasty procedures focus on adjusting the lateral canthus, which plays a key role in overall eye shape.
Epicanthoplasty addresses the inner corner of the eye.
Benefits include:
Lower canthoplasty may help create:
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Patients with round eyes often seek:
A customized combination of canthoplasty procedures may help create a more almond-shaped appearance while maintaining natural results.
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Small-looking eyes may result from:
Depending on the cause, treatment may involve:
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Many patients have natural differences between the two eyes.
Common asymmetry concerns include:
Customized surgical planning can improve symmetry while preserving natural individuality.
Real result
A canthoplasty result at 1mm Plastic Surgery, Gangnam. Every case is planned around the patient's own anatomy.
Published with patient consent. Individual results vary with anatomy, healing and the technique used.
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Results
Patients often achieve:
Strategic eye-shaping procedures may create a more elegant horizontal appearance.
The eyes are a central feature of the face, making subtle improvements highly impactful.
Modern almond eye surgery focuses on facial balance and proportion rather than creating an artificial appearance.
Recovery
Recovery varies depending on the combination of procedures performed.
Candidates
You may be a candidate if you have:
A comprehensive consultation helps determine the safest and most effective surgical approach.
Why 1mm
Patients choose 1mm Plastic Surgery because of:
Questions
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and a coordinator will reply in English.
Almond eye surgery refers to customized procedures that create a more elongated, balanced, and naturally defined eye shape.
Almond-shaped eyes typically have elongated horizontal proportions with slightly tapered inner and outer corners.
Yes. Procedures such as ptosis correction and eye shape enhancement may create a larger and more open eye appearance.
Common procedures include ptosis correction, double eyelid surgery, lateral canthoplasty, epicanthoplasty, and lower canthoplasty.
No. Canthoplasty is one component of eye shape surgery, while almond eye surgery may involve multiple procedures.
Yes. Customized surgical planning can improve eye-opening differences, eyelid asymmetry, and contour imbalance.
The goal is to enhance natural eye proportions while maintaining harmony with the rest of the face.
Results are generally long-lasting, although natural aging continues over time.
Yes. Many patients benefit from combining ptosis correction with eye-shaping procedures for optimal results.
Yes. Many international patients travel to Gangnam, Seoul, Korea for customized almond eye surgery and advanced eyelid procedures.
Reviewed by
Representative Director of 1mm Plastic Surgery and board-certified plastic surgeon. Every operation at 1mm is performed by the surgeon named in your consultation and surgery record — no ghost or proxy surgery. Full surgeon profiles · English-speaking eyelid surgeon in Seoul
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