I am in my late 20s. I'm noticing a droop in my lower eyelids, and it's the absolute biggest problem i have with my looks. I spend a lot of time trying to fix this with makeup. My idea is a lateral temple lift, temple lift, or mid face lift, which i think might be too much. Nothing else about my eyes bothers me. I have spoken to a professional briefly. They showed me a pull up from my temples and i like that. I know a canthoplasty is an option. Not as drastic as i would like. Thank you so much!
May 7, 2019
Answer: What is the best option for a drastic lift on the lateral canthus and a pull on lower eye of downturned/droopy eyes? Thank you for your pictures and questions. I would suggest you go for a few consultations with local plastic surgeons who are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. There may be several opinions on how to address your unique situation. The "pulled" photos that you shared show an unnatural lateral pull with too much lateral scleral show. I think that a full face photo or exam would be very helpful to evaluate your mid-face as well. You might benefit from a combination of mid-facial volume and support coupled with a lateral canthal procedure to change the vector/tilt of the eye. Complicated cases can sometimes require complicated solutions.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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May 7, 2019
Answer: What is the best option for a drastic lift on the lateral canthus and a pull on lower eye of downturned/droopy eyes? Thank you for your pictures and questions. I would suggest you go for a few consultations with local plastic surgeons who are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. There may be several opinions on how to address your unique situation. The "pulled" photos that you shared show an unnatural lateral pull with too much lateral scleral show. I think that a full face photo or exam would be very helpful to evaluate your mid-face as well. You might benefit from a combination of mid-facial volume and support coupled with a lateral canthal procedure to change the vector/tilt of the eye. Complicated cases can sometimes require complicated solutions.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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May 7, 2019
Answer: Lateral canthoplasty to elevate corners of eyes The position of the outside corners of the eyes are too low giving you "negative" eyelid vectors (downward slope from the inside corners to the outside corners). This appearance is due to the corner of the eye, known as the lateral canthus, attaching too low on the lateral orbit. Correction requires releasing and elevating the lateral canthal tendon and reinserting at a higher point on the inner aspect of the lateral orbital rim. Temporal lift, subperiosteal facelift, etc will not achieve your desired benefit.Good luck with your desired surgery!
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May 7, 2019
Answer: Lateral canthoplasty to elevate corners of eyes The position of the outside corners of the eyes are too low giving you "negative" eyelid vectors (downward slope from the inside corners to the outside corners). This appearance is due to the corner of the eye, known as the lateral canthus, attaching too low on the lateral orbit. Correction requires releasing and elevating the lateral canthal tendon and reinserting at a higher point on the inner aspect of the lateral orbital rim. Temporal lift, subperiosteal facelift, etc will not achieve your desired benefit.Good luck with your desired surgery!
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