I've had canthopexy and bilateral canthal suspension with poor results. I am 2 years post op MVD with resulting facial paralysis. Decent tone, smile, and good eye closure with external weight. My left lower eyelid droops. Does anyone know an oculoplastic surgeon in Austin, TX, who can tell me about canthoplasty hopefully give me better outcome? Thanks.
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Canthoplasty is a more powerful procedure that enables the surgeon to have more control on the lower eye lid tension, position, etc.In cases of paralytic ectropion,a combination of upper eye lid gold weight and lower lid reconstruction. Lower lid techniques include canthopexy, canthoplasty,...
When was your surgery and for what reason?
Had you had previous blepharoplasty surgery that developed complications?
Waiting is your best bet as many structures loosen with time. Canthoplasty is designed to enhance lower lid support and decrease the risk of exposure to your cornea, etc. It...
Canthopexy is a less complex and safer procedure to tighten the eyelid and improve lid position and shape after lower eyelid blepharoplasty.
In canthopexy, the canthal ligament is simply tightened with a suture, whereas in canthoplasty, the ligament is actually cut and re-sutured.
Canthoplasty...
