Canthopexy and canthoplasty. Did you know that, despite having very similar names, these two procedures are different?
Canthopexy is a preventive surgical procedure that we recommend, in most cases, for patients who want to have lower blepharoplasty and, at the same time, are seeking more almond-shaped eyes or have mild laxity of the eyelid ligaments. It is a reinforcement of the position of the outer corner of the eyelids, with a subtle elevation relative to the height of their inner corner.
Over the last few years, the “rounding” of the eyes after lower blepharoplasty has been one of the main complaints of patients who undergo the surgery. With canthopexy, besides protecting the eyes from the rounded effect, we are able to achieve a very beautiful, youthful shape.
Canthoplasty, on the other hand, is a surgical treatment for malpositioned eyelids. In other words, if the patient has a sad look, with the lower eyelids sitting lower as a result of trauma, an inflammatory process or even an unsuccessful surgery, it is possible—through canthoplasty—to rebuild the lateral canthal tendon to secure it in place, which results in a more lifted look.
In short, canthopexy is a support for the corner of the eyes when they are normal or slightly weakened, and canthoplasty is the correction of the outer corner of eyes that already have some problem.
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This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace a consultation. Whether any procedure is indicated depends on an in-person assessment, case by case. CRM SP 90.116 | RQE 11.350.
