Since the outer canthus is raised, I am aware that it can be lowered. However, what methods (if any) can be used to regain/make up for the excised skin? Thank you for your time.
September 25, 2017
Answer: Canthoplasty Thank you for your question, the lateral canthus of the eyelid can be raised or lowered based upon where the anchoring sutures are placed between the eyelid and the bone. In general, this can be done under local anesthesia in the office. In regards to skin, several options are available, if a small amount of skin is needed and there is some laxity to your skin, it is often possible to recruit skin from the eyelids (essentially undermining the skin and elevating it), in situations were a significant amount of skin is needed or there is little to no laxity a full thickness skin graft is sometimes used, these tend to heal very well on the lower eyelid.
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September 25, 2017
Answer: Canthoplasty Thank you for your question, the lateral canthus of the eyelid can be raised or lowered based upon where the anchoring sutures are placed between the eyelid and the bone. In general, this can be done under local anesthesia in the office. In regards to skin, several options are available, if a small amount of skin is needed and there is some laxity to your skin, it is often possible to recruit skin from the eyelids (essentially undermining the skin and elevating it), in situations were a significant amount of skin is needed or there is little to no laxity a full thickness skin graft is sometimes used, these tend to heal very well on the lower eyelid.
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