I am a man in his late 20s. I have a slightly negative canthal tilt and I am considering getting a canthoplasty. I created a simulation of the result that I would like to achieve (see photo). I would like to ask you if this is reasonable or if I am hoping for too much? Of course I know that I will need an in person consultation, this is just to get a first indicative idea. Thank you.
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Hi, Lifeintheredlane! Thank you for your question and photos.
The answer to your question depends on what technique your surgeon applied. If a canthopexy is done (that is the lateral canthal tendon is not cut but tightened in itself) then release of the sutures will help your eye angles come...
Hi, FancyThrottle. Thank you for your question and photo.
Eyelid ptosis repair can be done at the same time with a lateral canthoplasty operation. There are mainly two approaches in ptosis correction: Levator muscle repair and Muller muscle excision. I prefer levator muscle repair as I see that...
Thank you for your question.
Medial canthus is a complex structure that bears the opening of the canal that carries the lacrimal fluid (tears). So manipulating this structure for aesthet,c reasons is highly risky for deteriorating the eye lubrication, that will cause additional problems about...