I had lateral canthoplasty as part of a midface lift in April 2015. I've been left with persistent chemosis and my eyes are smaller. It was done because I had too much scleral show. I still have it. Can the lateral canthoplasty be reversed without causing permanet damage or further lower lid lag? The eye shape change has made me look weird. If so, when can it be done?
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March 26, 2017
Answer: You have permanent damage from your eyelid surgery.
First, appreciate that your issue is not as bad as some. Lateral canthoplasty is a procedure that tightens the lower eyelid. Your lower eyelid retraction is not the result of the eyelid being loose. You lower eyelid retraction is do to scaring of the eyelid and motor...
Canthoplasty is the procedure you are describing. As mentioned by the other posters there is no cookie cutter operation, especially around the eyes. You also need to know that changing the shape of your eyes will significantly alert your appearance. Have your surgeon produce...
We can't make an epicanthal fold for you. On the other hand, I think you would benefit from what I call a structured microblepharoplasty. This is a very precise anchor blepharoplasty to refine the upper eyelid crease and the placement of the loose eyelid platform skin on slight...