Canthoplasty in Beverly Hills, CA | Mehryar Ray Taban MD

Understanding Canthoplasty: Procedure Overview

Canthoplasty is an aesthetic or functional surgical procedure designed to reconstruct or reshape the lateral canthus, the outer corner of the eye. This specialized oculoplastic surgery requires significant expertise and precision to achieve optimal results.

Procedure Details and Applications

Canthoplasty offers multiple benefits for patients seeking eyelid correction:

• Tightens saggy or loose lower eyelids
• Reshapes and repositions the lateral canthus
• Addresses lower eyelid laxity (ectropion)
• Corrects complications from previous eyelid surgeries

Surgical Approach

Dr. Taban utilizes a minimally invasive "Aesthetic Lateral Canthoplasty" technique, which provides improved eyelid contour with strategically hidden surgical scars. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia, with or without intravenous sedation.

Canthoplasty vs. Canthopexy: Understanding the Difference

While these terms are often confused, they represent distinct surgical approaches:

• Canthoplasty: More invasive, involves cutting muscle to reshape the eye corner
• Canthopexy: Less invasive, uses sutures to tighten tendons without muscle cutting

Expert Surgical Qualification

When considering canthoplasty, patients should seek an oculoplastic surgeon with membership in the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). This certification ensures comprehensive training in eyelid and orbital anatomy and surgical techniques.

Recovery and Expectations

Recovery varies by patient, but typically involves:

• 7-10 days of swelling and bruising
• Gradual return to normal activities
• Complete healing may take several weeks to months

Combined Procedure Potential

Canthoplasty can be strategically combined with other periocular surgeries, including:

• Blepharoplasty
• Ptosis surgery
• Brow lift
• Midface lift

For more information about Canthoplasty in Beverly Hills, CA, submit an enquiry to Mehryar Ray Taban MD - Oculoplastic Surgeon.