Eye lift, eyelift, canthopexy, eye lift, canthopexy

Summary of surgery

TIME

1 - 2h

ANESTHESIA

Local or Sedation

HOSPITALIZATION

Ambulatory

RECOVERY

2 days

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This plastic surgery operation serves to change the appearance of the eyes, giving them a more slanted, more exotic look. We also see patients who have had an accident or because they were born with some type of genetic malformation.

Clínica Sanza in Barcelona, is a reference center in the treatment of eyelids.

Book a visit

You can do it in 3 ways:

– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.

– ONLINE Visit: Video conference using whatsapp or Zoom. Cost of 60 € non-refundable. When booking indicate in the comments that you want videoconferencing and not on-site.

Book a visit

You can do it in 3 ways:

– Free on-site visit: Call +34 932066540 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

– Free on-site visit with IMMEDIATE booking: For booking outside office hours. We charge 60 € on your card to avoid false bookings. It is refunded on the day you come to the consultation.

– ONLINE Visit: Video conference using whatsapp or Zoom. Cost of 60 € non-refundable. When booking indicate in the comments that you want videoconferencing and not on-site.

WHERE DO WE OPERATE?

At Clínica Sanza we rely on the Sagrat Cor Hospital, part of the Quirónsalud group, to perform our surgical procedures.
Its prestige, facilities, medical and healthcare staff, as well as its technology are a guarantee.

BARCELONA: A HEALTH HUB

Do you want to know why it is worth coming to Barcelona for plastic surgery and why so many people come from abroad?

WE ORGANIZE EVERYTHING FOR YOU

Your trip, your flight, your operation, your transfer and your hotel with our support agency. We work with the best travel agencies worldwide.

PATIENT PROFILE

People who wish to change the shape of their eyes: sad, droopy look; round eye; due to accidents, genetic malformations or other causes.

Video explanation of eye tearing surgery or canthopexy (Video subtitled in English)

PROCEDURE

A technique called canthopexy is usually performed on the external rim of the eye orbit.

Tearing consists of releasing the external ligament of the eyes, and resuturing it to anchor it in the desired position. It can be a few millimeters more horizontal (almond-shaped eye) or a few millimeters more horizontal (slanted eye).

A small incision is made in the outer corner of both eyes or, sometimes, in the sideburns, 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 that of the scalp is hidden by the hair.

In many occasions it can be accompanied by an upper and lower blepharoplasty, eyebrow lift, etc. to harmonize the whole look, according to the patient’s request and the surgeon’s good judgment.

DURATION OF THE INTERVENTION

1 to 2 hours

PROTOCOL

Preoperative

Evaluation of the area to determine the adequacy of the treatment.
Follow specific guidelines determined by the doctor
CBC and tests on cardiac and respiratory status

Anesthesia

Local or sedation

Hospitalization

Ambulatory

Postoperative

Bandage 24 h if incisions on temples are needed
Medication if required
Mandatory check-ups after a few days, a few weeks and a few months, according to prescription

Convalescence

Rapid recovery

RESULTS

Rejuvenated and more sophisticated appearance
Improvement of the patient’s psychological profile and self-esteem.

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

Simple-medium intervention

LEVEL OF RISK

Low-medium, depending on the degree of impact and magnitude of the intervention.
Risks inherent to the operation: eyes that are too slanted or slanted, also known as feline eyes.
Risks of any operation: bleeding, infection, impaired healing

BEFORE/AFTER PHOTOS

Whatever your case may be, do not hesitate to contact us.
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Frequently asked questions about eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

Is there an ideal age for Blepharoplasty?

There is no ideal age for eyelid plastic surgery. This moment will be defined by the appearance of the problem and is when we suggest repairing it. As we have mentioned in other sections, at Clínica Sanza we are in favor (when possible) of small corrections in time, rather than radical changes, which translates into more natural results and a more youthful appearance, with simpler and more effective procedures.

Are there visible scars after blepharoplasty?

No. Fortunately, the characteristics of the very thin skin of the eyelids and the location of the incisions allow the scars to be very discreet. Once the stitches are removed (usually after 5 to 7 days) the scars can be concealed with colored make-up and after 2 to 3 months they are practically imperceptible.

What anesthesia is used to perform Blepharoplasty?

Usually with local anesthesia and some sedation on an outpatient basis.

Are the eyes very swollen, do they appear purple after blepharoplasty?

Postoperative edema (swelling) varies with each patient. At Clínica Sanza we perform minimally invasive techniques, which results in a faster recovery. Generally speaking, there may be some swelling in the first 3 or 4 days, which subsequently disappears. The purples vary greatly from one person to another. With our technique it is rare for them to appear, but in case they do, we provide treatment to eliminate them as soon as possible.

Do I have to be hospitalized, how long does the surgery take?

No, blepharoplasty is an outpatient procedure, which is performed in the operating room and lasts between 1 to 2 hours, it is minimally invasive so that, once the intervention is completed, and after a period of observation, the patient can go home.

When will I be able to wear glasses? What about contact lenses?

You will be able to wear glasses after the operation is completed. Do not attempt to wear contact lenses for the first few days until authorized by your doctor, and wear them normally after 5 to 7 days.

Why are there different methods in lower blepharoplasty?

The transconjunctival method is only effective if the purpose of the procedure is to remove fat deposits that have formed unsightly bags. If, in addition to this, there is excess skin to be removed, this route is not recommended, since it is not possible to tighten the skin by the transconjunctival route. Then, the incision is made under the eyelashes and after cutting the excess skin, it is tightened at that point.

Can the shape of the eye be changed?

If the patient wishes, yes. We can almond them, tear them, elevate them… There are patients who only wish to rejuvenate and not change their look, to be the same, but younger. In these cases we do not change the shape of the eye, we only eliminate the stigmata of aging.

What are the risks, operated eyes?

It is true that we can see people with badly operated eyes and it is noticeable that they have been operated and their appearance has changed for the worse, but this is not normal. In addition, if a person has suffered a complication and the eyes have not turned out to his or her liking, it can always be rectified.