Would you recommend canthoplasty or just a blepharoplasty? (Photo)

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I went to a Dr. about an upper and lower blephoplasty. She also, suggested she put a stitch in the outer corner of my eye and do a pinch. Then suggested she do a Canthoplasty to help tilt my eyes up which she said would change the shape of my eyes but give them some lift. She said it would take a year to loosen and if I didn't like it after that she could snip it and it would relax more. Would that procedure make my eyes smaller and not as round?

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear AJFA,
Your surgeon is on point.  I hope she also recommended a brow lift because you have a fairly severe brow ptosis.  Blepharoplasty alone will not correct that and you might be disappointed without one.  Good luck!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

You're an excellent candidate for both upper and lower blepharoplasty. Your left eye could certainly use a canthoplasty since you have a downed turned outer corner. These procedures are usually performed under a brief general anesthetic as an outpatient procedure. Anticipate about two weeks of visible bruising and swelling.

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