How long does it take for a canthoplasty to relax from alien-looking back to human looking? After 10 days, still looking alien.

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Charles K. Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

Although 10 days may seem like a long time, it will take 3-12 weeks for the canthoplasty to relax.  After 3-4 weeks, your surgeon may ask you to start massaging the area to help "loosen" it up, but you should check with him/her first.   It will actually go through a tightening phase (first 6 weeks), before it loosens up!

Mark Berkowitz, MD · Answer

Cindy8585  Thank you for the question.  A photograph would be helpful but ultimately an in person consultation would be best.  That stated, while most canthoplasties can look "normal" immediately ; it can take several weeks, months or even up to a year to adjust.  It also depends upon the reason and technique this was performed.  If for  a loose ( ectropion or entropion) eyelid it is more likely to be a longer healing period.

Darab Hormozi, MD · Answer

The inside scar of canthoplasty can take up to 6 weeks to tighten , then relaxation phase starts !!.  Some patients start relaxing the scar after two weeks.  You need to be a little more patient.

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