Can a Canthoplasty fix my post blepharoplasty lid shortening? (photos)
September 14, 2022
Asked By:Regret2022 in Washington, District of Columbia
I am 4 mo po from a transcutaneous with canthopexy and skin pinch. My eyes seem to keep shortening laterally and I look very unnatural and bad. I didn't know this was even possible. Is there any solution? My upper bleph scars are also very bad at the outer corners. It feels like I'm very hollow there now so the deep scars create bubbles and bunches. My eyes are very bunched and pinched in the corners. Is there a solution?
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Answers (2)
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These are complex issues dealing with 3-D of your eyes and surrounding structures. Change is possible but need more detailed evaluation and discussion with expert to determine what is possible and risks involved.
Hi there! Yes, canthoplasty can change the shape of your lower eyelid. As you may know, during this procedure, the canthus is cut including the tendon and the lid tightened against the globe. The resuturing can be done in such a way that the lid becomes more horizontal instead of rounded. One...
Any attempt to change your canthal tilt with surgery may lead to more issues, complications, scars, asymmetry, etc. I would not recommend you entertain this further. Your eyes are perfectly fine.