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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 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.
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
With a focus on Upper Eyelid Surgery, Dr. Wong has a deep understanding of the unique anatomy of the eyelid which is critical in performing this highly technical and intricate surgery. She is experienced in approaching various specific eyelid characteristics for different ethnicities, especially Asian cultures.
She uses precise microplastic surgical techniques to enhance the natural shape and inherent beauty of your eyes, making them appear bigger and brighter.
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.
