- Duration
- 45–60 min
- Anaesthesia
- Local + sedation
- Recovery
- Social downtime of 7 to 10 days
- Price
- From €1,000
Canthoplasty is a precise procedure that repositions the lateral canthus (the outer corner of the eye). It raises the outer angle of the eye and treats ectropion, entropion and eyelid laxity.
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Indications
- Ectropion (outward-turning lower eyelid)
- Entropion (inward-turning lower eyelid)
- Lateral canthal laxity
- Drooping outer corner of the eye
- Sad or tired-looking eyes
- Complement to lower blepharoplasty
How the procedure works
Ophthalmic consultation
Assessment of eyelid tone, slit-lamp examination and photographs.
Anaesthesia
Local with sedation.
The procedure
Reattachment and reinforcement of the lateral canthal tendon. 30 to 60 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. It is frequently performed alongside a lower blepharoplasty for a harmonious overall result.