What is combined canthoplasty?
It is a customized eye-enlargement procedure that combines lateral canthoplasty (outer corner) and lower canthoplasty to improve eye proportions while preserving a natural appearance, with individualized design based on each patient's anatomy.
How is it different from lateral canthoplasty alone?
Combined canthoplasty adjusts multiple aspects simultaneously — outer eye corner position, lower eyelid contour, eye length and openness, and overall eye balance — which can create a more harmonious eye shape than a single procedure alone when clinically appropriate.
Can it be combined with double eyelid surgery?
Combined procedures are considered based on anatomy and goals. Notably, some patients seek canthoplasty because their eyes remain small after double eyelid surgery. Whether a combination is appropriate is determined after analysis.
How long is recovery?
Recovery varies depending on individual anatomy and the extent of surgery. Temporary swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort are expected during the early healing period, with personalized aftercare instructions provided.
Will scars be visible?
Canthoplasty involves incisions at the treated corners, so scars are expected. Their location and expected appearance depend on the techniques used and should be explained during consultation.
Who may benefit from combined canthoplasty?
It may suit patients with short or narrow-looking eyes, those wanting a longer more open eye shape, those whose eyes appear close together, those who feel their eyes remain small after double eyelid surgery, and those seeking subtle natural-looking enlargement.
What does the planning consider?
Individualized planning considers eye length, eye width, outer corner angle, lower eyelid position, and facial proportions.
Will my eyes just be made bigger?
No. Rather than simply enlarging the eyes, the stated goal is to improve overall facial harmony through subtle, natural-looking enlargement.
What keeps the result stable?
The procedure includes careful fixation for stability, followed by postoperative assessment and follow-up. Individual outcomes still vary with anatomy and healing.
