Apgujeong YK PLASTIC SURGERY
Reconstruction of Canthoplasty
Operation time
30 minutes
Method of anesthesia
Partial anesthesia
Hospital admission stay
unnecessary
Suture removal
About 5~7 days
Visiting for treatment
1 time
Recovery time
about 1 week
What is Lateral Canthoplasty Reconstruction?
Lateral canthoplasty reconstruction may have limitations such as existing scar tissue, recurrence such as attachment on the edge of eyes, and asymmetry.
Those who need Lateral Canthoplasty Reconstruction
Those with sour eyes from the exposure of mucous membrane
When scar is much shown
When the edge of the eye is attached on one or both sides
Those with serious eversion
Attachment in U or ㄷ shape
Key Point in
Lateral Canthoplasty Reconstruction
Lateral canthoplasty reconstruction is more difficult than the initial surgery!
The solution is double reconstruction!
skin separately for reconstruction, which helps to reduce the possibility of recurrence and to improve
other side effects such as asymmetry.
Advantages of Lateral Canthoplasty Reconstruction
Can return to everyday life after the procedure.
Beautiful edges of the eyes are presented to the patient.
The recurrence rate is reduced from double reconstruction.
Scar & swelling are minimized.
Surgical Method of Lateral Canthoplasty Reconstruction
STEP 01
The shape is deformed and the mucous membrane is exposed from excessive lateral canthoplasty.
STEP 02
Incision is made on the skin and the mucous membrane in V-shape.
STEP 03
Drooping and attached mucous membranes are stitched up to be restored to the original state.
STEP 04
The skin is also stitched in the original position through the same method.
