1mm Plastic Surgery · Gangnam, Seoul
Fox eye surgery is a specialized eye-shaping procedure designed to create a more lifted, elongated, and refined eye appearance.
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Fox eye surgery is a specialized eye-shaping procedure designed to create a more lifted, elongated, and refined eye appearance. At 1mm Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea, fox eye surgery may combine lateral canthoplasty, lower canthoplasty, epicanthoplasty, ptosis correction, double eyelid surgery, temple lift, or eye shape correction depending on the patient's anatomy and aesthetic goals. The procedure focuses on subtly elevating the outer eye area and enhancing horizontal eye length to create elegant, almond-shaped eyes while maintaining natural facial harmony.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Eon Rok Do, board-certified plastic surgeon · Updated October 2026
Overview
Fox eye surgery refers to a group of procedures that create:
Unlike traditional double eyelid surgery, fox eye surgery focuses primarily on eye shape, eye corner position, and overall eye contour.
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Fox eyes are typically characterized by:
The goal is subtle enhancement rather than an exaggerated appearance.
Candidates
You may be a candidate if you have:
A detailed consultation is necessary to determine whether fox eye surgery is suitable for your anatomy.
Procedure
Lateral canthoplasty is one of the most important procedures for fox eye surgery.
Benefits include:
The procedure modifies the outer corner of the eye to improve overall contour.
Lower canthoplasty may help:
When appropriately performed, the results appear natural and harmonious.
Some patients benefit from a temple lift in combination with eye-shaping procedures.
Benefits may include:
When droopy eyelids contribute to eye shape concerns, ptosis correction may improve:
Double eyelid surgery may be combined with fox eye surgery to improve:
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The terms are often used interchangeably.
Focuses on:
Often refers to:
At 1mm Plastic Surgery, treatment is customized according to each patient's desired outcome.
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Patients with round eyes often seek:
Canthoplasty procedures may help create a more elongated and balanced appearance.
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Patients with mildly downturned eyes may benefit from:
The objective is subtle improvement while maintaining natural facial expressions.
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:
Eye shape strongly influences overall facial aesthetics and balance.
Subtle elevation of the outer eye area can create a fresher and more youthful look.
Modern fox eye surgery focuses on elegance and refinement rather than extreme changes.
Recovery
Recovery varies depending on the procedures performed.
Procedure
Yes. Common combinations include:
Combined procedures often provide more comprehensive eye rejuvenation and reshaping.
Why 1mm
Patients choose 1mm Plastic Surgery because of:
Questions
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and a coordinator will reply in English.
Fox eye surgery refers to customized procedures designed to create a more lifted, elongated, and almond-shaped eye appearance.
Fox eye surgery may involve lateral canthoplasty, lower canthoplasty, temple lift, ptosis correction, and other eye-shaping procedures depending on the patient's anatomy.
Double eyelid surgery creates or modifies an eyelid crease, while fox eye surgery focuses on eye shape, eye corner position, and eye elongation.
Yes. Lateral canthoplasty is commonly performed to increase the horizontal appearance of the eyes.
Results are generally long-lasting, although natural aging continues over time.
In suitable patients, fox eye surgery may improve mild downward eye tilt and enhance outer corner positioning.
Modern techniques focus on subtle enhancement and facial harmony rather than creating an exaggerated appearance.
Yes. Many patients benefit from combining ptosis correction with fox eye surgery for better eye definition and balance.
Most swelling improves significantly within a few weeks, while final refinement continues over several months.
Yes. Many international patients travel to Gangnam, Seoul, Korea for advanced fox eye surgery and customized eye shape correction.
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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