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Canthoplasty and Canthopexy in Jaipur | Eyelid Corner Surgery by Dr. Sushrut Kalra
Canthoplasty and canthopexy are specialized procedures that reinforce or reposition the outer corner of the eye. Over time, or due to genetics or previous surgery, the support at the outer corner of the eye can weaken, causing the lower eyelid to sag or pull away from the eye. This can lead to a rounder eye shape or cause irritation and dryness.
Dr. Sushrut Kalra specializes in precise canthoplasty and canthopexy in Jaipur. After carefully assessing eyelid tension and support, a tailored tightening technique is used to restore natural, youthful eye contours along with healthy eyelid function.
Complex Concerns Addressed by Outer Eyelid Surgery
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Lower Eyelid Sagging Corrects a lower eyelid that has weakened or turned outward due to age related changes, restoring it to sit snugly against the eye.
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Visible White of the Eye Below the Iris Addresses cases where lower lid support has weakened enough to expose more of the white of the eye than usual, corrected by tightening the outer eyelid support.
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Rounder Eye Shape Restores a more natural, almond shaped eye opening when the outer corner has dropped due to aging or a previous surgery.
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Eyelid Changes After a Previous Surgery Corrects lower eyelid pulling or dragging that can happen after aggressive skin removal in an earlier eyelid surgery.
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Uneven Outer Eye Corners Balances mismatched outer corners of the eyes for better overall symmetry.
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Two Surgical Approaches
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Canthopexy Best for mild to moderate laxity, or as extra support during lower eyelid surgery. This technique reinforces the existing support structure using sutures, without cutting it, keeping the natural eye shape intact.
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Canthoplasty Used for more significant sagging or reshaping needs. This involves adjusting and repositioning the support structure itself to correct more noticeable drooping and restore a more youthful eye shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Canthopexy tightens the existing support structure using sutures without cutting it. Canthoplasty involves repositioning the structure itself, used for more significant sagging or reshaping.
This is determined during a clinical evaluation, checking how well the lower eyelid holds its position and how much support it currently has.
Yes, this is very common. Adding extra support during lower eyelid surgery helps prevent the lid from sagging as it heals.
No, the goal is to restore your natural eye shape, not create an artificial look. The correction is based on your own natural eye structure.