Lateral Canthoplasty

Overview

Larger, brighter eyes may greatly improve the overall appearance of the face. This appearance is achievable with the lateral canthoplasty cosmetic surgery technique.

Many ladies wish for bigger, brighter eyes. Many patients want a bigger eye shape by prolonging the lateral canthal angle and a brighter eye by straightening the elevated outer tail of the eyes with lateral canthoplasty. If the horizontal dimension of the palpebral fissure is short and the lateral canthus is higher than the medial canthus, it can give the impression of being stubborn, furious, and unpleasant.

Lateral canthoplasty is a surgical procedure that anchors the lateral canthus to the lateral orbital rim following surgical division (lateral cantholysis). It is generally combined with lower blepharoplasty to treat lower lid laxity and malposition. Lateral canthoplasty can also be used to adjust the position of the lower lid, resulting in the desired form of the eyelid fissure.