Can Uneven Eyes Caused by Canthopexy Be Corrected?

Dear Overcorrected, Personally, I do NOT think the canthopexies are the major reason for your friend's appearance. Canthopexies are usually put in to support contact of the lower lid with the eye balls when some inflammatory drag by the lower lids is anticipated. But if GREATER support is needed, canthoplasties may be called for. In looking at her from the top down, she has: 1. Very asymmetrical brows with arch collapse, Right worse than left. Appears to be a "bad Botox" result... more

It is possible to reverse the canthopexy procedure through a revision canthoplasty and/or canthopexy. They can be taken down or removed. The eyelids can be made more symmetrical. It is important to wait at least six months prior to undergoing any revision surgery of this nature.

Dear Overcorrected I apologize to your friend on behalf of the surgeon who did this. I don't know that surgeon. However, I can assure you that if he/she had any idea that this would be the results eyelid surgery would never had been recommended. Canthopexy is not the answer. Canthopexy is a simple procedure that uses a stitch to tighten the lateral canthal angle. It is generally performed by eyelid surgeons who are not trained to perform an actual lateral cathoplasty. The canthoplasty... more

Yes, and no. Eyelid conditions may be treated with reconstructive plastic surgery, but surgery cannot be reversed to put the eyelids exactly where they were prior to cosmetic surgery. You have complicated eyelid issues based on the information presented, and only after a comprehensive examination can one be able to determine (1) all the issues, and (2) potential treatment options. That being said, you are still relatively early after your lower eyelid surgery. The slight slightness of the... more

It is best to wait at least 6 months for things to settle and heal completely.  The eyelid position may change up to 6 months or longer.  If they are still problematic (either functionally or cosmetically) after this period, then they can be evaluated for possible surgery.