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Almond eyes achievable through lateral canthoplasty/canthopexy?

tokyoghoulSep 20, 2015
I'm unhappy with the 'rounded' appearance of my eyes and would prefer a more almond shape. When I push the corner of my lower lid up, that is desired result. Is this achievable through a canthopexy/canthoplasty? I've also seen some nice results from surgeons using infraorbital rim implants. Are there any other procedures that I may be able to achieve this through?

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