Asked By:Raven McCoy in Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
9 years ago I had a browlift that corrected the 'heavy look' problem (it has descended considerably since), but I realized that my main problem is the 'sad look' generated by what appear to be two factors (photos): the droop of the eyelashes laterally, and the fact that my eyes never really seem fully open. What can be done to correct this? I've read on canthopexy, canthoplasty, etc., but I'd like to know all my options, what can be achieved, what they entail, etc. Thank you!
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August 9, 2016
Answer: Please do not let anyone "fracture" your tarsus. That will destroy your eyelid in my opinion.
Lateral canthoplasty in Asian patients refers to cutting the outer corners of the eye to elongate the eye opening. Medial epicanthoplasty refers to removing the skin web in the inner corner. Both procedures can be difficult to do without leaving scars. Lateral canthoplasty, in particular, has a...
Your eyes look fine. You do have some eye prominence. However, the effect that you are showing would be profoundly bizarre. I can tell you that because I have folks who show up in my office after having had lateral canthoplasty for this purpose in South Korea. The surgery does not del...
Personally, I think you are making a mistake seeking surgery in Korea. There are any number of things that can go wrong and when you have your surgery done outside of the country, there is no one close to home who can oversee your aftercare. I would encourage you to find a board certified...
