Epicanthoplsaty and Lateral Canthoplasty - Dry Eyes?

asked 1 year ago by radicalcad in Los Angeles
Latest answer by Norman Ge, MD
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Tags: dry eyes

can an epicanthoplasty and lateral canthoplasty potentially cause dry eyes since in these operations skin is being removed which opens the eyeball up to the drying atmosphere? i am wondering this because i have heard asian blepharoplasty can make someones eyes more dry by "opening" it up

6 answers to Epicanthoplsaty and Lateral Canthoplasty - Dry Eyes?

Dry eyes after eyelid surgery

Any surgery on your eyelids can put you at risk of dry eyes or more commonly worsening of an already existing dry eye problem. Both lateral canthoplasty and epicanthoplasty can weaken the orbicularis muscle enough to cause a less than optimal blink. The surgery can leave your eyes open slightly wider leaving more surface area to evaporate your eyes. You should have an Oculoplastic surgeon in your area evaluate your preoperative dry eye status.

Robert Schwarcz, MD
New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

Asian eyelid surgery and dry eyes

If your blink mechanism is not affected then you have little chance to develop dry eyes. Good Asian eyelid surgery is not to physically make your eyes bigger because that would make your eyes appear unnatural and even scary rather to make your eyes look bigger and your face brighter and more energetic.

Norman Ge, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Epicanthoplasty and lateral canthoplasty causing dry eyes

Dry eyes may be caused by a number of different factors, and may also be a result of eyelid surgery. Neither epicanthoplasty nor lateral canthoplasty will necessarily cause the condition, but you should undergo a thorough examination and have a comprehensive discussion with your surgeon prior to surgery.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

A better question is: Are you in the right hands?

Dear Radical There are a number of issues here: Dry eye-any eyelid surgery can worsen an already dry eye. If the eyelid surgery is sufficiently aggressive, the eyes never recover from this. Presumably your potential surgeon took a detailed history, carefully examined your eyes including measuring your vision, studied your corneal surface to look for evidence of dryness, and measured the ability of your eyelid to produce tears, and discussed what to expect regarding... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Epicanthoplsaty and Lateral Canthoplasty - Dry Eyes

Your question or concern is half correct. I recommend seeing 3 boarded surgeons in your area to fully discuss these issues. That way you can hear, see, and be examined so to better understand the risk/benefit ratios.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Eyelid Surgery and Dry Eyes

Cosmetic eyelid operation can make your eyes more dry. If the goal of the surgery is make your eyes look more open then the eyes are a little bit more exposed to the environment and your eyes natural moisture evaporates more easily. For most people this is not a problem. However if you already have a problem with dry eyes, making them more dry with surgery can cause increased symptoms. The trick is to be sure that you don't have dry... more

Marc Cohen, MD
Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon

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