Is lateral canthopexy able to change eye shape permanently?

September 17, 2018
Asked By:kyrazrour in Europe

I am a 22 year old man considering to have a lateral canthopexy in order to shape the shape of my eyes as the outer corners are Slightly downturned and I would like to have upturned eye shaped eyes. Is this the right procedure and if yes is the rest permanent?

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Answer: Change eye shape to upturned (positive canthal tilt)

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answer: Change eye shape to upturned (positive canthal tilt)

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 18, 2018

Answer: Pictures and examination

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Answer: Pictures and examination

September 18, 2018

Answer: Eyelid Surgery

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September 18, 2018

Answer: Eyelid Surgery

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