Canthoplasty done twice with poor results. Is there an alternative surgery?

August 13, 2015
Asked By:joujou123 in Melbourne, FL

Hey.i had lateral canthoplasty done to my left lower eyelid last year in june.i had the surgery done because there was more white showing in my left eye i had a saggy lower eye lid. Butt there outer corner of my eye didnt stich theres a gap.my surgeon adviced me to do it once more, i had it done again 6 months ago and the same thing happend.what can i do? Would the stiches keep opening? Is there any other surgery that can help me

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August 27, 2015

Answer: Canthoplasty done twice with poor results

Lawrence Kass, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
MOST RECENT
August 27, 2015

Answer: Canthoplasty done twice with poor results

Lawrence Kass, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
August 14, 2015

Answer: If something is not working, you should stop doing it.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
August 14, 2015

Answer: If something is not working, you should stop doing it.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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