Your eyes are one of your most defining facial features, shaping the way you express yourself. Lateral canthoplasty is a specialized surgical procedure designed to subtly enhance and reposition the outer corners of the eyes, creating a more lifted, elongated, and refined appearance.
Many patients seek lateral canthoplasty for aesthetic reasons, such as achieving a natural almond-eye shape or enhancing eye symmetry. Others pursue the procedure for functional concerns, including correcting downturned or overly round eyes due to genetics, aging, or prior surgeries. Whether your goal is a subtle enhancement or a transformative change, our experienced team customizes every procedure to complement your unique facial structure.
Considering lateral canthoplasty? At Wave Plastic Surgery, our board-certified surgeons specialize in advanced eye-enhancing procedures that deliver balanced, natural-looking results.
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Lateral canthoplasty is more than just an aesthetic enhancement—it’s a precise surgical technique that addresses both functional and cosmetic concerns affecting the outer corner of your eyes. At Wave Plastic Surgery, our board-certified surgeons understand that successful lateral canthoplasty requires a deep understanding of eyelid anatomy and the subtle factors that influence facial expression.
The procedure primarily focuses on correcting lateral orbital laxity, where the muscles and ligaments supporting your eyelid have weakened over time or due to genetics. During lateral canthoplasty, our surgeons employ advanced reconstructive techniques that may involve carefully detaching the lateral aspect of the eye and repositioning it to achieve your desired eye width and shape.
The key to natural-looking results lies in understanding how the lateral tilt affects your overall facial expression. A properly positioned outer eye corner creates balance and harmony, while improper positioning can inadvertently convey unintended emotions or characteristics.
Many patients seek lateral canthoplasty to resolve specific appearance issues that affect their daily interactions:
Our surgeons at Wave Plastic Surgery evaluate each patient’s unique anatomy to determine the most appropriate technique, whether that involves traditional repositioning methods or our advanced minimally invasive approaches.
Give us a call today to schedule a consultation with one of the plastic surgery experts at Wave Plastic Surgery to learn more about the procedure and the thread face lift cost.
Lateral canthoplasty is often confused with other eye-enhancing surgeries, but it serves a distinct purpose:
| Procedure | Purpose | Focus Area | Who It’s For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lateral Canthoplasty | Reshapes & repositions the outer eye corner | Outer eye corner (lateral canthus) | Those wanting lifted, elongated, or almond-shaped eyes |
| Blepharoplasty | Removes excess eyelid skin & fat | Upper or lower eyelid | Those with droopy or hooded eyelids |
| Canthopexy | Tightens existing eye structures | Outer eye corner (but no reshaping) | Those with mild sagging or loose eyelid support |
| Epicanthoplasty | Modifies inner eye corner | Inner eye (epicanthal fold) | Those wanting a more open-eyed appearance |
See more in our lateral canthoplasty Before and After gallery!
By refining the outer eye contour, lateral canthoplasty enhances natural beauty while maintaining facial harmony. It’s commonly performed alone or in combination with blepharoplasty, ptosis correction, or double eyelid surgery for comprehensive results.
Interested in a more defined, lifted eye shape? Schedule a consultation with Wave Plastic Surgery today to explore your options with our expert surgeons.
At Wave Plastic Surgery, we recognize that Asian eyelid anatomy requires specialized knowledge and techniques to achieve natural, harmonious results. Our surgeons have extensive experience working with Asian patients, understanding the unique considerations that make lateral canthoplasty particularly beneficial for this population.
Many of our Asian patients seek lateral canthoplasty to address the common concern of eyes that appear small relative to their facial width. While double eyelid surgery provides vertical enhancement, lateral canthoplasty offers crucial horizontal enlargement that creates better overall facial balance.
When performed alone, vertical eye enlargement can sometimes create an overly youthful or doll-like appearance that doesn’t complement mature facial features. However, when we combine lateral canthoplasty with other procedures, we achieve a more sophisticated, balanced enhancement that maintains your natural ethnic characteristics while creating the openness and definition you desire.
Our board-certified surgeons, particularly Dr. Peter Lee with his 20+ years of experience in Asian eyelid surgery, understand that successful lateral canthoplasty for Asian patients requires:
Dr. Peter Lee, our CEO and Chief Surgeon with over 20 years of plastic surgery experience, has perfected advanced techniques in lateral canthoplasty through his work with over 30,000 successful cases. His expertise in endoscopic procedures and innovative approaches ensures precise, natural-looking results that complement your facial structure.
Dr. Ben Lee brings additional specialized knowledge in body contouring and anti-aging surgeries, with particular expertise in advanced eyelid techniques. His patient-centered approach focuses on achieving results that not only look natural but also age gracefully over time.
Our approach considers not just the immediate aesthetic goals, but how the procedure will age with you over time. We use techniques that provide lasting results while maintaining the flexibility to perform future enhancements if desired.
For Asian patients considering lateral canthoplasty, we recommend scheduling a comprehensive consultation where we can evaluate your individual anatomy and discuss how this procedure might fit into your overall aesthetic goals. Our team’s extensive experience with Asian eyelid surgery ensures you receive care from surgeons who truly understand your unique needs and desired outcomes.
Give us a call today to schedule a consultation with one of the plastic surgery experts at Wave Plastic Surgery to learn more about the procedure and the thread face lift cost.
If this is your first time undergoing surgery, even minimally invasive surgery, you likely have many questions. Here are the most common questions that patients ask.
Lateral canthoplasty is a procedure to create a more attractive eye shape by adjusting the position of the outer corner of the eyelid and lateral tilt.
Lateral Canthoplasty is not a dangerous procedure. Our WAVE plastic surgeons are extremely knowledgeable and highly experienced in performing this procedure to ensure a safe and successful outcome. Our team will guide you through the entire medical procedure, ensuring you understand the treatment details well, answering any additional questions you may have, and discussing the potential recovery time in your situation.
Canthoplasty is a highly individualized procedure. The lateral canthoplasty cost will be discussed in detail during a comprehensive consultation with our WAVE plastic surgeons.
During a lateral canthoplasty surgery, a tiny incision is placed at the outer corner of the eye to adjust the lateral canthal tendon to alter the eyelid shape and angle. The skin is meticulously closed with very fine sutures which are removed in about 7 days.
Cat eyelift can help achieve a more attractive, almond-shaped appearance of the eye. Lateral canthoplasty is performed to lengthen the eye-opening and adjust the lateral canthal tendon to lift the outer corner of the eye to create a more “cat-eye” shape.
The results of Lateral Canthoplasty are long-lasting. Although the effects of aging can contribute to subtle changes to your results, patients typically can expect results to last 7-10 years or longer.
Give us a call today to schedule a consultation with one of the plastic surgery experts at Wave Plastic Surgery to learn more about the procedure and the thread face lift cost.
Dr. Peter is CEO and Chief Surgeon of WAVE Plastic Surgery Center with over 20 years of plastic surgery experience, overlooking 30K+ successful plastic surgery cases. He has mentored master surgeons around the world in state-of-the-art techniques, and has been inducted into the RealSelf 100 & 500 Hall of Fame.
His many accolades and shining results are evidence of Peter’s expertise.
Throughout 20+ years in aesthetic plastic surgery, Dr. Ben Lee has always been passionate about using his skills to impart a lasting, positive impact on the lives of his patients.
“Time and time again, I have witnessed dramatic improvements in a patient’s confidence and well-being after a relatively minor cosmetic or reconstructive procedure. As a surgeon, that brings me great joy.” — Dr. Ben Lee
Proudly using his creativity to help patients regain a sense of wholeness and confidence, Dr. Ben Lee takes a very patient-centered approach to care.
