Eyes are the reflection of our emotions and the mirror of our beauty. A
young and bright eye contour makes you more beautiful and attractive. If the
eye area is particularly important, its shape is even more so. This is why many
women dream of having almond-shaped eyes.
Canthopexy or lateral canthoplasty is a surgical procedure that involves
modifying the original shape of the eye. During the operation, the surgeon will
make sure to raise the corner of the eye to stretch it and then give an
“almond-shaped look” which is more charming. This canthal facelift allows a
person to have a more exotic and younger look. Canthopexy is for men and women
who want to change the way they look.
Who Is This For?
Treatment Duration
1-2 hours
Potential Risks & Side Effects
Recovery Time
You will need to rest for 24 hours. In general, it is possible to resume
social activities or work two or three days after surgery.
Success Rate: 85-90%
Alternative Treatments
How Does it Work?
Performed under local anesthesia with sedation or under general
anesthesia, this eye surgery is performed through an incision in the corner of
the eyelid.
The external canthus is detached and replaced a little higher than the
inner canthus, to ensure the almond-shaped look so coveted. The position of the
eye pupil plays an important role and serves as a benchmark for the final
external location, to ensure that it does not interfere with vision in any
case.
Hospitalization can be done on an outpatient basis or with a short stay
in the clinic or hospital.
What Does an Almond Eye Surgery
Involve?
1. Consultation for Almond
Eye Surgery
As in every process, you will take an online consultation to make sure
that you’re a suitable candidate for the almond eye surgery. During this
consultation, your complaints and story will be learned in detail and you will
be asked if you have had any current health condition or any surgery that you
have experienced before, as well as the photos of your eyes. Thus,
we can better evaluate your case and prepare a customized treatment plan for
you.
In light of all the information you provide, it will be decided whether you are eligible for this treatment and if you want to continue the process, the second phase will begin.
2. Planning Your Trip and Choosing the Clinic
This is the stage where you choose one of the clinics and surgeons which we offer you according to your needs, and also where we arrange the date and trip plan that suits you upon your preferred clinic/surgeon.
3.
Final Consultation with Your Surgeon
When you arrive at the clinic, you will have a face-to-face consultation with your surgeon. Everything about your surgery will be discussed between you and your surgeon during this consultation. The surgeon will ask you some questions to try to understand your expectations and goals better and also make you understand what you should expect from your treatment and the potential risks or complications of the procedure. You will also decide together the individualized surgical and recovery plan that can be followed after the surgery. The surgeon will explain the whole process clearly and try to simulate it as much as possible, in order you to feel ready and comfortable.
4.
Medical Examinations
Before the surgery begins, your surgeon will conduct physical and blood tests to make sure that you are in acceptable health status for the surgery. Every patient is required to undergo medical tests to ensure that nothing can hinder the success of the surgery and if any risk obtained, surgeons try to eliminate them first.
5.
Surgery
The surgery will consist of the following steps:
What Should I Expect from Almond Eye Surgery?
Things You Should Consider Before Almond Eye Surgery
FAQ
Is Almond Eye Surgery Procedure
Painful?
You may feel pain or soreness after the procedure is performed. However,
your surgeon will prescribe painkillers to relieve this pain and discomfort.
Does Almond Eye Surgery Leave
a Scar?
To avoid causing an external scar, the surgeon often makes an incision
from the natural folds of the upper eyelid.
What Is the Difference Between Canthopexy And
Canthoplasty?
Although these are two different procedures,
canthopexy and canthoplasty are synonymous terms. These two practices concern intervention
at the level of the external canthus. Canthopexy is the technique used by the
surgeon to tighten the corner of the eye. Lateral canthoplasty is a more
invasive method and an uncommon technique in cosmetic surgery. It creates a new
way to support the eyelid. It will be this surgery that will, therefore, be
performed on patients who have the lower eyelid drooping.
Canthopexy is intended for people who have a lot of
skin on the eyelid or who have a sagging eyelid. Canthopexy is also the best
solution for people who are getting older to mask wrinkles in the eyes.
Following eyelid surgery or paralysis, the eyelids may be drooping. In this
case, the patient can use canthopexy to improve the aesthetics of his gaze.
Canthopexy is also used to correct round eyes, a phenomenon that occurs after a
thyroid disease.
Our team will dedicate their effort and time to help you choose the clinic best for you. Our goal is not just to find ‘a doctor’ for you, but to find ‘the right doctor’.