Canthoplasty
THE PREOPERATIVE FEATURES
- A distinct droop or slant to the outer corner of the eye that is more
than just eyelid skin.
- Slant or slope to the outer corner of the eyes.
- Comments about sad appearance or sleepy eyes or "hound dog" eyes.
- The outer corner of the eyelids is much lower in comparison to the inner
corner near the nose.
- These features may be present alone or in combination with the excess
skin and fat that are associated with standard eyelift surgery.
THE PROCEDURE
- Local or general anesthesia can be used and it takes about one hour for
both eyes.
- If other features are present such as excess skin, fat and hooding or
puffiness or folds, these are done first by the eyelift procedure.
- An incision is made at the outer corner of the eye in the skin crease.
- The tendon that connects the outer eyelid corner to the bone is
disconnected and lifted and inserted higher up on the bone.
- Wrinkles may be removed at the same time by laser or chemical peel if
needed.
- This can be combined with the facelift or forehead lift.
THE RECOVERY
- You can go home after several hours.
- You can shower on the second day after surgery.
- Minimal pain that is mostly gone by the second or third day and easily
controlled by medications.
- Swelling which is mild to moderate and peaks a two to three days then
disappears rapidly over the next three weeks. There may be occasional
prolonged swelling.
- Minimal bruising.
- Able to apply make-up in three to four days and comfortably appear in
public at that time.
- Resume many activities within the first week, and most by at least three
weeks.
- Stitches removed at four days.
- Off of work for three to four days.
THE RESULT
- Very natural, rested, younger appearance.
- A brighter look to the eyes with correction of the sad or sleepy look.
- Lasts the rest of your life and always looks better than if you didn't
do it.
- Natural and presentable appearance in the first week that just gets
better over time.
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