Revision Canthoplasty /
Canthoplasty Reversal
Corrects problems remaining after canthoplasty, such as scars, asymmetry, and overextension.
Revision Canthoplasty / Canthoplasty Reversal
Revision canthoplasty corrects problems remaining after the first surgery, such as scars, asymmetry, and overextension of the outer corners, and requires careful consultation and planning for a safe, natural result.
You may think of revision canthoplasty as simply a surgery to widen the eyes, but it requires extensive experience and the anatomical knowledge to comprehensively consider the cause of the first surgery's failure, the harmony of the overall facial proportions, and the condition of the tissue. That is why a thorough consultation with an experienced specialist is important.
Surgery Information
Surgery Information-
Surgery time About 30 minutes -
Anesthesia Local anesthesia / sedation -
Hospitalization Not required -
Stitch removal After 7–10 days -
Follow-up visits 2–3 visits -
Recovery period After 7–10 days
May vary depending on the patient's condition and the surgical method.
Surgical Method
Through a thorough consultation, the extent of the lacrimal lake is analyzed and the reversal surgery is performed to suit the patient's eyes.
Eye asymmetry, scars, and wrinkles are improved as well, and to prevent the shape from changing after surgery, the direction, angle, width, and size of the lacrimal lake are adjusted for a reversal customized to each person.
Medial Epicanthoplasty Reversal
Along with improving an overexposed lacrimal lake or a medial epicanthoplasty scar, the inner corner can be restored to the degree you want, according to your eye condition.
Besides correcting the medial epicanthoplasty, eye asymmetry, scars, and wrinkles can be improved as well.
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Hook shape -
Exposed lacrimal lake -
Scar
Lateral Canthoplasty Reversal
Reversal is performed when the conjunctiva is exposed, when a C-shaped adhesion has formed and you are unhappy with the line, or when it looks unnatural.
Starting from the conjunctiva on the inside of the eyelid, the outer corner is restored to the degree you want, according to your eye condition.
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C shape -
Exposed conjunctiva -
Unhappy with the line
Candidates for Medial Epicanthoplasty Reversal
- The mucosa at the inner corner is overexposed
- The eyes are too close together after medial epicanthoplasty
- The medial epicanthoplasty scar is visible
- The epicanthal fold gives the eyes a closed-off look
- Your eyes have come to look harsh or sharp
Candidates for Lateral Canthoplasty Reversal
- Too much red shows after lateral canthoplasty
- The outer corner looks torn or gaping
- The scar is noticeable
- The outer corner has turned up
- The eyes have become too long after lateral canthoplasty and look unnatural
Revision Canthoplasty / Canthoplasty Reversal Q&A
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When is medial epicanthoplasty reversal needed?Reversal surgery can be considered when the inner corner looks unnatural after medial epicanthoplasty, or when the lacrimal lake (the tear duct area) is overexposed and the cosmetic result is unsatisfactory. Reversal surgery can improve the shape of the inner corner and appropriately cover an overexposed lacrimal lake.
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Will my eyes become smaller again after lateral canthoplasty reversal?Lateral canthoplasty reversal aims to return the eyes to their original size, so the horizontal length of the eyes may decrease after surgery. To prevent this, lower canthoplasty can be combined with the reversal to maintain or further improve the size of the eyes.
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When is revision canthoplasty possible?It takes at least 6 months for swelling and scars to stabilize after canthoplasty, so revision is best considered 6 months or more after the first surgery. Timing can vary with each person's recovery, so it is important to consult a specialist to decide the right time.
