What are my options to fix a negative canthal tilt? (Photos)

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Both of my eyes have a negative canthal tilt, giving me a tired/sad appearance. What procedures are there to fix this?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

The only effective way to permanently and in natural way make eyes more positive canthal tilt is to raise the lower eyelids in addition to the canthus; that is called lower eyelid retraction surgery with canthoplasty (almond eye surgery). It is not just canthoplasty alone.

Jeff Markey, MD, FACS · Answer

There are surgical techniques to lift the lateral canthus, or the attachment of the lower lid to the outside wall of the orbit, but I would recommend adding volume below this area rather than a surgical procedure to give the appearance of a well rested, alert eye and brow rather than immediately proceeding with surgery.  This volume may include hyaluronic acid filler, fat injection, among others.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

From your photos you can help that by elevating your lower lid with a canthopexy or canthoplasty.That should help a lot.

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