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Does an Under Eye Skin Pinch Need to Be Associated with a Canthopexy to Prevent Ectropion? (photo)

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I am a 24 year old female and I have lax skin under my eyes, which creases up when I smile and forms wrinkles. If I place a finger just bellow my eyelashes and pull the skin up, I notice that the skin is tightened and the wrinkles are a lot less visible. I am hoping to benefit from an under eye skin pinch, but have heard that this can cause the lower eyelid to turn outwards. Should this procedure always be associated with a canthopexy to prevent ectropion? Thankyou for your help

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