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Is Lateral Canthoplasty the Best Procedure for Round Eyes and How Much Does It Cost? (photo)

I am a 46 years French woman. Due to mask lift, my look has been totally changed (it's hard to explain). I used to get almond-shaped eyes. I've been desesperate for more than 6 years; I don't recognize myself in the mirror and other people's opinion is not the same.

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by DB2911 in Fort Myers, FL

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Canthopexy for round eyes

I am not clear exactly what was done during your mask lift, but your eyes are rounder as compared with your photos from before the procedure. There does appear to be a detachment of the outer corner of your eye from its attachment to the bone. If you feel the area of the outer corner of your eye with the tip of your finger, you will note that the outer corner of your eye is no longer attached to the bone. They will be separated by perhaps 3-6 mm (1/8" to 1/4"). Technically this is... more

The most critical issue here is understanding how your face has changed.

DB You are absolutely correct to say that your eyes have changed. However, your analysis of the problem is not correct. I suspect that very few surgeons you consult will understand the issues. At the same time I am equally certain that many surgeons would be more than happy to perform a lateral canthoplasty for you. They will mean well but they are simply going to make your situation worse, not better. I completely agree that surgery has altered the shape of... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Lateral Canthoplasty?

As others have commented, the aesthetic changes that have occurred to your eyes were transformative as opposed to rejuvenative. From what I can gather, the "mask lift" is a form of subperiosteal mid face lift which is supposed to accentuate volume in your cheeks. The stigmatic side effects of this procedure include lower lid retraction, lateral canthal blunting, and overall changing of the shape of your eyes. Although the problem can be corrected, it requires expertise... more

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Postblepharoplasty rounded eyes

Your problem is not uncommon. Your lower lids are too low; your lower lids are too short horizontally, and the lateral canthus is rounded. These have changed the shape of your eyes and hence face, as "eyes are the windows to the sole". An exam is needed but typically it requires reconstructive lateral canthoplasty with midface lift and lower lid graft to elevate the lower lids. You should see an oculoplastic surgeon. Dr Taban

Eye position after MASK Facelift

Without knowing more about your procedure and exactly what was done (since, as I understand it, this may involve folume modification) It is hard to tell you what options you do have. Canthoplasty, however, is probably not one of them, though repositioning the canthus may be. There are also multiple other methods to modify your eyes. See a Plastic Surgeon who has significant experience with eye modification and have your operative report from your previous procedure so that he/she can compare... more

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