Will getting a horizontal Canthoplasty and the opposite of a epicanthoplasty make close set eyes wider? (photos)

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~Caucasian female ~Small, close set eyes ~Disproportionate to face Is there a surgery which gives the impression of wider eyes without moving the hollows of them? I saw what an epicanthoplasty does, but I was looking for a surgery which does the opposite, or where I could cover my tear ducts, while keeping a relatively Caucasian look to it. Would a horizontal Canthoplasty widen them at the sides while making them angular? Is this realistic&possible? Would it make them look larger&wider?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

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 stretch.  This helps support the upper eyelid lashes.  This is typically done with a small amount of ptosis correction to help open the eye.  The effect will be to brighten the eye.

Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS · Answer

Epicanthoplasty is not appropriate.I suspect you have  mild ptosis causing the appearance. I suggest you see a Plastic Surgeon who can assess if this is the case and recommend the right optionAll the best

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