According to some experts on the subject, a lateral strip canthoplasty is prone to "give" over a period of months to years. What's your opinion on this and should this procedure routinely be done on people in there late thirties or forties for cosmetic reasons?
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January 27, 2020
Answer: Canthal surgery is not an aesthetic eyelid procedure.
A properly executed canthoplasty performed when indicated improves the appearance and corrects lid laxity. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of facial and eyelid surgeries each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website...
Permanent sutures can be used. These would be placed deeply and would not be exposed on the surface. This may not be the solution in your case. An exam will be necessary as well as a review of your records...
As a specialist in oculofacial plastic surgery,
I perform a lot of canthopexy and canthoplasty procedures to help patients have
more almond-shaped eyes. However, from your photos, I noticed that your eyes
are already almond in shape - the outer corner of your eyes is higher than the
inner corner...
