- Duration
- 30–45 min
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Recovery
- Social downtime of 5 to 7 days
- Price
- Quotation after consultation
In ectropion, the eyelid margin (usually the lower lid) falls away from the eyeball and turns outwards, exposing the conjunctiva and causing watering and chronic irritation. Surgery tightens and repositions the eyelid to restore normal contact with the eye.
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Indications
- Chronic watering (epiphora)
- Conjunctival redness and irritation
- Age-related eyelid laxity
- Sequelae of trauma or facial palsy
How the procedure works
Consultation & assessment
Assessment of eyelid laxity (snap-back test, canthal laxity) to determine the appropriate tightening technique.
The procedure
Horizontal tightening of the eyelid (canthopexy or canthoplasty depending on the degree of laxity), under local anaesthesia. 30 to 45 minutes.
Post-operative follow-up
Review of the repositioning and of ocular protection, with sutures removed on day 7 to 10.
Before / after results
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BEFOREAFTER
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Eyelid tightening is frequently combined with a lower blepharoplasty when excess skin is also a contributing factor.