Lower lid malposition after a midface lift is a difficult problem to fix. When the ligament that separates the lower lid from the cheek is violated for the purpose of hoisting the midface, the lid and cheek become one anatomic unit. Any distraction will lead to all types of eyelid aperture problems. You... more
Redo Canthopexy to correct eye shape?
I had a Blepharoplasty and a midface lift. My eyeshape was altered in such a way that the lower outer half slopes downwards. I had a canthopexy and tarsal strip procedure to correct this 2 months ago. It didn't do any help.
What do you think would be the best way to go now? Should I have the canthopexy redone? Or would a hard palate graft be the way to getting more height in my lower eyelids? What about from behind the ear? Is there a problem with either of these grafts? Is there a more permanant fixture?
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2 answers to “Redo Canthopexy to correct eye shape?”
A: complicated surgery
It sounds like you have a fairly complicated problem. You shouls eek out a surgeron who has a great deal of experience in eyelid surgery and you should come up with a plan that you are comfortable with. I personally prefer a capsulopalpebral fascia release and an interposition graft using either... more
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