How long does it usually take to see the final results of a canthopexy procedure? I've heard it's not uncommon for patients to feel like the angles look a bit "awkward" for a while after surgery, until everything relaxes into place. What kind of time frame are we talking about here? Thanks.
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You may benefit from cosmetic orbital decompression, where the eyes are set back but making the orbit larger to make more room for the eyeball to go back. It is an outpatient procedure.
While there are procedures that can help you improve your heavy eyelids and brow area I suggest you talk to someone who can help you improve your self esteem first. It is important to understand that cosmetic surgery is not a cure all and if you have underlying profound psychological distress...
Often, when ptosis correction is performed in one eye alone, it can cause the opposite eyelid to drop further. This phenomenon, known as Hering's law, is based on a set level of innervation to the muscles that support the eyelid. Correction of ptosis is much like trying to equally...