I had lateral canthoplasty 3+ months ago. Im in constant discomfort due to over tightened eyes, lower outer corners slanting down instead of tilting slightly upwards. Eyes look hollow and are smaller vertically/horizontally. surgeon unsympathetic, seeking 2nd opinion next week. How soon can things be reversed?
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November 15, 2016
Answer: I see many patients for surgical revision.
Dear Slick21,
Thank you for your question. As noted by other providers and myself, there is some asymmetry of the upper eyelids most likely representing eyelid ptosis (your right greater than your left). Having a comprehensive ocular exam would be very helpful in determining the right p...
Please first understand that you are in trouble. You may not be fixable. Fixing these types of issues requires resources that are used up by well meaning surgeons who do not understand that lateral canthal surgery can not fix these problems. You now have a tight, insufficient lower eyelid be...
Lateral canthal surgery will not help you. What you have is mild upper eyelid ptosis and upper eyelid lash ptosis. The heavy upper eyelid and droopy lashes shade the top of the cornea. It makes the eyes look dull and lifeless. I perform what I call structured microblepharoplasty to corr...
