How safe is canthoplasty, upper eyelid surgery and lower retraction at a young age?

Question

I'm 23. I have ptosis of the upper eyelid. I want this corrected. I also want canthoplasty as my eyes tilt down too far, there is a bell curve look to them. I have a netural canthal tilt however. It also seems that once both those procedures are done, I would need a lower retraction to straighten the bottom eyelid. How safe is it? How reliable is it? I don't want to revise this surgery 10 years later.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

it is essential to have the right ptosis procedure. There are two basic forms: anterior and posterior approach ptosis surgery.  The personal consultation is needed to determine what will be best for you. Yes the canthal angles can be adjusted and the findings of your personal consultation are needed to determine if you need additional procedures.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Need photos to better help you. Personal consultation is even better. See website for both eyelid ptosis surgery and almond eye surgery. Skype consult available.

Ira Vidor, MD · Answer

Hi.  It sounds like you have thought about your eyelids.  There are many ways to adjust the canthus and lower eyelids. There are also several techniques for ptosis repair.  It's hard to say what you need without a consultation.  Photos would help to form an opinion. Be sure to see an eyelid specialist (oculoplastic surgeon). Best regards, Ira Vidor, M.D.

H. George Brennan, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question.  All these procedures are extremely safe.  It is  our credo to only do safe surgery with virtually no complications and very successful results.  I happened to design the procedure for canthopexy and patients are extremely with the results.  Best of luck to you!

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

I'm sure you can appreciate that with no knowledge of your eye anatomy from either an exam or photos there is no way anyone here can give you a reliable answer. It's best to see a board certified surgeon with experience in these procedures for your answer.

How safe is canthoplasty, upper eyelid surgery and lower retraction at a young age?

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