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| canthoplasty
and canthopexy overview |
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introduction
to canthoplasty and canthopexy |
a
canthoplasty or canthopexy tightens the lower eyelid and
secures the eyelid to the bone to correct lower lid sagging
caused by aging or previous surgery. canthoplasty is also
used to lift the outer corner of the eye. |
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often
combined with... |
eyelid
surgery, facelift,
midface lift, fat transfer |
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incision
placement & surgery details |
incision
is in the outer corner of the eye is usually hidden within
a crease |
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anesthesia |
local
with IV sedation, or local |
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surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
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length
of surgery |
1
to 2 hours |
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discomfort
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mild |
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what
to expect after canthoplasty or canthopexy |
swelling,
watery eyes, bruising, eye irritation; back to work in
about 1 week |
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risks
of canthoplasty or canthopexy surgery |
infection,
scarring, under-correction or over-correction, undesired
change in eye shape |
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variations
and techniques |
canthopexy
for less pronounced lid sagging; canthoplasty for more
extensive repair |
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cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$1500
to $5000 |
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duration
of results |
results
last 5 to 10 years or more |
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insurance |
may
apply if lower lid retraction causes dry eye syndrome
and tendency to eye infections |
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