I have had 2 canthoplasty operations on my eye, and improvement has been minimal, probably because I had scar tissue there to begin with. Can permanent stitches (that are never taken out, like they use in tummy tucks etc.) be used to secure the canthoplasty? Tape and makeup is always an option to cover them up, so that's not an issue. If not are there any other options such as piercings etc. because I'm not sure there's enough healthy tissue there for a third surgery. Thanks for any feedback.
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September 18, 2013
Answer: Can Permanent Stitches Be Used in Revisionary Canthoplasty?
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...
Asian lateral canthoplasty is actually a canthotomy requiring a cut horizontally at the canthus or corner of the eye where the upper and lower lids meet. While a traditional lateral canthoplasty is a functional procedure to repair the lateral canthal tendon, the Asian lateral canthoplasty...
One of the first things to understand is that you want to see a surgeon who is experienced in reconstructive procedures of the eyelid as a significant part of their practice. Cathoplasty and canthopexy is often offered by surgeons who rarely perform it in for the wrong reasons. The lateral...
