Foxy eyes, eye lift surgery, canthopexy
English subtitled video
This plastic surgery operation is used to change the appearance of the eyes, giving them a sharper, more exotic look. We also see patients who have had an accident or because they were born with some kind of genetic malformation.
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WHERE DO WE OPERATE?
At Clínica Sanza we rely on the Sagrat Cor Hospital, part of the Quirónsalud group, to perform our surgical procedures.
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PATIENT’S PROFILE
People who wish to change the shape of their eyes: sad eyes, fallen look; round eyes; accidents, genetic malformations or other causes.
Video explaining eye lift surgery or canthopexy (English subtitled audio)
PROCEDURE
A technique called cantopexy is usually performed on the outer rim of the eye socket.
Slanting the eye consists in releasing the external ligament of the eyes, and suturing it to the desired position. It can be a few millimeters more horizontal (almond eye) or a few millimeters more upper horizontal (slanted eye).
A small incision is made on the outer edge of both eyes or, occasionally, on the temples, through inside the scalp, depending on the desired shape. In both cases the scar is not visible because the skin of the eye heals very well and the one from the scalp is hidden by the hair.
In many cases it can be accompanied by a blepharoplasty, eyebrows elevation, etc., to finish harmonizing the eyes, according to the patient’s request and the surgeon’s good judgment.
DURATION OF THE INTERVENTION
- From 1 to 2 hours.
PROTOCOL
Pre-surgery
- Evaluation of the area to determine if the surgery is suitable.
- Following the correct guidelines that are set by the doctor.
- General testing (cardiac and respiratory diagnostics).
Anesthesia
- Local or sedation.
Hospitalization
- Ambulatory.
Postoperative
- 24h bandage on temples if required.
- Medication if required.
- Mandatory revisions after a few days, a few weeks and a few months, according to prescription.
Convalescence
- Quick recovery.
RESULTS / OUTCOME
- Rejuvenated and more sophisticated appearance.
- Improvement of the patient’s psychological profile and self-esteem.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
- Simple-medium intervention.
LEVEL OF RISK
- Low-average, according to the affected area and the extent of the intervention.
- Common risks of the intervention itself: eyes too closed or slanted , also called catlike eyes.
- Risks of all surgeries: hemorrhage, infection, impaired healing.
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