My right eye is not only shorter than my left, but slants downward as well, making the inner corner appear higher than the outer. Is there some kind of bone-like implant to make the two halves of my face symmetrical? When I spoke to a surgeon in my hometown he suggested canthoplasty but I'm not too sure if that's best. Please help!
December 24, 2014
Answer: One eye slants down Dear twentytwo22, It is very common to have asymmetries between one side of the face and the other. When it comes to the eyes, these are particularly more apparent, as it is the central facial structure that one communicates with the rest of the world. When there is asymmetry of the medial canthus that is significant, sometimes aesthetic reconstructive surgery with a medial canthal repositioning may be necessary. These procedure can be performed locally through small incisions in the inner aspect of the eye or through lowering a forehead flap from above and repositioning the medial canthal tendon. This is a very specialized area of aesthetic plastic surgery and I would seek out a craniofacial expert with experience in medial canthal repositioning into the lateral wall of the orbit. Dr. Oley Antonyshyn of Sunnybrook Hospital is the Chief of Craniofacial Plastic Surgery and has a tremendous amount of experience doing this. When seeking eye canthal repositioning, it is very important to carefully select your physician based on experience and understanding of the risks and recovery and potential benefits involved. Sometimes the best decision is to leave asymmetry alone, but when asymmetry is quite noticeable, medial canthal repositioning can be a good solution. For more information, please review the link below. I hope this information has been of some assistance and best of luck. Sincerely, R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D. Certified Plastic Surgeon Yorkville, Toronto
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December 24, 2014
Answer: One eye slants down Dear twentytwo22, It is very common to have asymmetries between one side of the face and the other. When it comes to the eyes, these are particularly more apparent, as it is the central facial structure that one communicates with the rest of the world. When there is asymmetry of the medial canthus that is significant, sometimes aesthetic reconstructive surgery with a medial canthal repositioning may be necessary. These procedure can be performed locally through small incisions in the inner aspect of the eye or through lowering a forehead flap from above and repositioning the medial canthal tendon. This is a very specialized area of aesthetic plastic surgery and I would seek out a craniofacial expert with experience in medial canthal repositioning into the lateral wall of the orbit. Dr. Oley Antonyshyn of Sunnybrook Hospital is the Chief of Craniofacial Plastic Surgery and has a tremendous amount of experience doing this. When seeking eye canthal repositioning, it is very important to carefully select your physician based on experience and understanding of the risks and recovery and potential benefits involved. Sometimes the best decision is to leave asymmetry alone, but when asymmetry is quite noticeable, medial canthal repositioning can be a good solution. For more information, please review the link below. I hope this information has been of some assistance and best of luck. Sincerely, R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D. Certified Plastic Surgeon Yorkville, Toronto
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