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Canthoplasty/Lateral Canthopexy Surgery |
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Canthoplasty and
canthopexy means the tightening of the ligament
and/or muscle that support the outer corner of the eyelid. A
canthoplasty reshapes the eye, while a canthopexy supports without
changing the eye shape. This procedure can be used to prevent or
correct pulling down of the lower lid. Canthoplasty can also be used
to create the much sought after cat eye look with an upwardly
slanted outer eyelid corner. It has many different names including:
Canthoplasty, tarsal strip re-suspension, lateral retinacular
suspension and inferior retinacular suspension. |
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Who
is a good candidate? |
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Anyone with sagging lower eyelids
may be a candidate. The eyelids can be droopy or too low because of
prior eyelid surgery, aging or paralysis. Usually it is performed in
addition to an Eyelid Lift, Face Lift and Brow Lift, though many
patients have it on its own. |
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What does the
surgery involve & how long does the surgery take? |
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There are many variations in the
surgical technique, which allows for the level of reinforcement to
range from patient to patient, each patient is different and so
therefore there are varying ways of performing this procedure.
However in canthopexy the lower canthal tendon is tightened with a
permanent internal suture. In canthoplasty the tendon is divided,
moved and tightened. It is usually performed through a small
incision in the outer corner of the eyelids; it can be done under
local anesthesia, with sedation or under general anesthetic. |
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What can I expect
from canthoplasty/canthopexy? |
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Your expectations need to be
realistic. You will have a new tightening and elevation of the lower
lids, and improved youthfulness of the lower eyelids and eyes. The
overall achievement will be having a completely natural look that
compliments the rest of your features. |
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Recovery after the Procedure |
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What will happen in
the recovery period? |
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You may have slight swelling and
bruising which is only natural. However you should be up and about
without any problems. The bruising and swelling will subside in a
few days to a week, and there shouldn’t be much pain with this
procedure, though your eyes may feel a little dry so therefore a
little uncomfortable. You will have follow-up visits in the months
after surgery to check on your progress. |
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What is the
recovery time from the surgery? |
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This procedure involves a very small
area and usually causes very little pain or other symptoms. Local
swelling and bruising is usually present for a few days to a week.
In most cases, you need only 1-2 days off from work; however this
will depend on the individual patient. |
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