Indication canthoplasty
A canthoplasty is indicated if the lateral corner of the eye is ‘drooping’.
Normal lateral corner position of the eye
Drooping lateral corner position of the eye
Procedure
Although the exact procedure used for a canthoplasty varies from patient to patient, the main goal is to cut the lower canthal tendon so it can be moved and tightened. Generally, an incision is made in the outer corner of the patient’s eyelids in order to access the tendon. Care is taken to perform the incision within the natural crease in the eyelid in order to minimize the visibility of scarring as much as possible.
Cutting the lower canthal tendon
Suturing the lower canthal tendon to the periosteum
