canthoplastiacanthopexia
Canthoplastiacanthopexia is a combined eyelid surgical technique that integrates elements of canthoplasty and canthopexia to reconstruct and stabilize the lateral canthus of the eyelid. The term draws from cantho- for the corner of the eye, plastia for reconstruction, and pexia for fixation, reflecting its dual aim of reshaping and anchoring the lateral eyelid region.
Indications for canthoplastiacanthopexia include laxity or malposition of the lateral canthus leading to eyelid malpositions such
Procedure overview procedures may vary, but generally involve a selective external incision near the lateral canthus
Outcomes are aimed at improved eyelid position and contour with a lower risk of lid malposition when