Eyes much smaller after midface lift through a lower eye approach. Can anything be done to fix this? (Photo)

August 29, 2015
Asked By:chi.girl1972 in Los Angeles, CA

I had a midfacelift through a lower eye approach in April. The doc was going to do a lateral canthotomy ended up having to do a lateral canthoplasty in order to suspend the tissues. Now, my eyes are smaller and slitlike when I smile. Can anything be done to fix this? I'm about four months out of my surgery.

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October 17, 2015

Answer: Wait before acting

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August 30, 2015

Answer: Eyes smaller

Sheila S. Nazarian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 30, 2015

Answer: Eyes smaller

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January 15, 2020

Answer: Change in Eye Shape after Blepharoplasty

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Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 15, 2020

Answer: Change in Eye Shape after Blepharoplasty

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Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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