I am planning to have a face lift with both upper and lower blepaharoplasty. I have dry eyes which I am concerned with that may have been a result of a previous blepharoplasty. My eyes are big and they also somewhat pretrude slightly, but are not unsightly. My surgeon says that he can tighten the outer corners of my eyes during the blepharoplasty to prevent futher dryness. Is this possible, and if so, will I look different?
January 14, 2009
Answer: "Tightening the corners" is a common practice Page, It sounds like your surgeon is planning to perform a canthopexy or a canthoplasty. In either case, the lateral canthus (corner of the eye) is tightened. This is often performed during blepharoplasty to tighten up the lower lid. It can change the angle of the eye, but this is dependent on the level at which your surgeon secures the corner stitch. Just talk with your surgeon beforehand to make sure you are both on the same page. Good luck with your surgery.
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January 14, 2009
Answer: "Tightening the corners" is a common practice Page, It sounds like your surgeon is planning to perform a canthopexy or a canthoplasty. In either case, the lateral canthus (corner of the eye) is tightened. This is often performed during blepharoplasty to tighten up the lower lid. It can change the angle of the eye, but this is dependent on the level at which your surgeon secures the corner stitch. Just talk with your surgeon beforehand to make sure you are both on the same page. Good luck with your surgery.
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Answer: Eyes will look different Before undergoing a canthoplasty or canthopexy to reduce dry eyes, one should check with their ophthalmologist about placing silicone plugs in the tear ducts to gain more tears in the eye itself. Other eye drops prescribed by an ophthalmologist can help with dry eyes. Tightening the corners of the eyes will change the shape of the eyes to more of an almond shape, which may help a little bit with the dryness. Your eyes will look different, especially for the first month.
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Answer: Eyes will look different Before undergoing a canthoplasty or canthopexy to reduce dry eyes, one should check with their ophthalmologist about placing silicone plugs in the tear ducts to gain more tears in the eye itself. Other eye drops prescribed by an ophthalmologist can help with dry eyes. Tightening the corners of the eyes will change the shape of the eyes to more of an almond shape, which may help a little bit with the dryness. Your eyes will look different, especially for the first month.
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