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Cosmetic lateral canthoplasty.

Yong Ho Shin1, Kun Hwang

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, College of Medicine, Inha University, 7-206 Sinheung-ding, Jung-gu, 400-711 Seoul, Korea.

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|January 25, 2005
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Cosmetic lateral canthoplasty can now be performed with a new technique to lengthen the lateral palpebral fissure. This surgical method offers satisfactory aesthetic results for patients seeking larger, brighter eyes.

Area of Science:

  • Oculoplastic surgery
  • Cosmetic surgery

Background:

  • Patients desire cosmetic lateral canthoplasty for a larger lateral palpebral fissure.
  • Existing procedures lack acceptable scar formation and proper fissure elongation.
  • Eyeball shape necessitates posterior, not lateral, fissure lengthening for conjunctival contact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel surgical technique for cosmetic lateral canthoplasty.
  • To achieve acceptable scar formation and aesthetically pleasing results.
  • To lengthen the lateral palpebral fissure in the posterior direction.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an upper crus flap from the upper eyelid margin as a transposition flap.
  • Performed transverse back-cutting of the palpebral conjunctiva in the lateral fornix area.

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  • Aimed to lengthen lower eyelid width and deepen the lateral canthal area posteriorly.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully performed cosmetic lateral canthoplasty in over 200 cases.
    • Achieved increased width of the lateral palpebral fissure in all patients.
    • Reported satisfactory and aesthetically acceptable outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • The described surgical procedure enhances eye appearance, making them look larger and brighter.
    • This method is considered a convenient and effective option for cosmetic lateral canthoplasty.
    • While not perfect, the procedure provides good cosmetic outcomes.