To make your eyes bigger
To horizontally elongate eyes.
Who is lateral canthoplasty suitable for?
- For those who wish to enlarge their eyes in an outward direction.
- For those who want to have longer eyes.
An explanation of lateral canthoplasty.
Lateral canthoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure in which the outer corner of the eye is widened through an incision, appropriate skin excision, and mucous membrane suture.This makes the eyes longer.
This surgery can be performed as a stand-alone procedure, but when combined with widening the lower eyelid, the effect is even greater and more attractive eyelids can be obtained.
With our lateral canthoplasty, the scar is hidden at the outer edge of the eye.
Features of our Lateral canthoplasty
- For local anesthesia, we use 34G ultra-fine needles (needle thickness 0.2mm) to minimize pain.
- Surface anesthesia and intravenous anesthesia are used for those who are afraid of even the slightest pain.
- The day after surgery, you can shower, wash your face, and apply makeup except for on your eyelids.
- Sutures can be removed on the fourth or fifth day because they are tightly sewn with 6-0 ultra-fine absorbable thread.Scarring will be minimal.
- Skin suturing with transparent thread is also available.
- You can apply makeup to your eyelids the day after your stitches are removed.
Lateral canthoplasty explained
Following the von Ammon method, an incision is made on the outside of the eye and the skin and conjunctiva are sutured.This gives the eye more length.Excess skin is trimmed after the incision to shape the outer corner of the eye.
The suture is internally treated with plastic surgical sutures using 6-0 ultrafine absorbable thread.This technique makes it less likely to revert to its original state.
We externally suture with non-absorbable ultra-fine thread.
We also offer external suturing with ultra-fine transparent thread.
Lateral canthoplasty aftercare
《After surgery》
Condition of the affected area
The outer corner of the eye incision is sutured with a very fine black thread.We leave the sutures in for slightly longer so as not to damage the eye.The stitches are removed in 5-7 days.
Rarely, bruising may occur.Sometimes it appears in the white part of the eye.The bruising will disappear in 1-2 weeks.
Post-operative checkup and aftercare
You will be examined by the doctor just before you go home on the day of surgery.
Antibiotics, painkillers (the pain is usually mild, but we prescribe them just in case), and gastric medicine will be prescribed for 3 days after surgery.
Lifestyle advice
You can wash your hair and take a shower on the same day after surgery.
Please only wash your face with water, not soap.You can use soap or facial cleansing foam from the next day onwards.However, please do not rub the wound.If the thread gets stuck or it tears, it may bleed.Please do not pick the scab or any other part of the wound, and try to rest.
Please do not apply any cosmetics to the affected area until the stitches are removed.
Please refrain from taking a bath or doing any strenuous exercise for about a week.
Make-up can be applied from the day of surgery except around the eyes.
When sleeping, please use cushions to elevate your upper body and head.
Please refrain from drinking alcohol and smoking for about a week.
Contact lenses can be worn from the day after surgery if there is no discomfort.They certainly can’t be worn 2-3 hours after surgery due to the effects of anesthesia.
《5-7 days after surgery》【Book an appointment for stitches removal】
Condition of the affected area
The swelling will go down in a week or two.
Edema may cause the whites of the eyes to temporarily turn more jelly-like, but this will disappear over time.
Rarely, bruising may occur.Sometimes it appears in the whites of the eyes.The bruising will disappear in 1-2 weeks.
Post-operative checkup and aftercare
You will be examined by a doctor.
Your stitches will be removed.
Lifestyle advice
Skin lotion and creams can be applied after stitches removal
Eye makeup is also OK once the stitches are removed.
Please avoid rubbing the eye area too much.
From the 7th day after the day of surgery, you will be able to bathe and exercise as usual.
After removal of stitches, please keep the scar moisturized and UV protected.Our wound cream (1,100 yen inc. tax) can be applied to make the wound less prominent.
《1-3 months after surgery》【It is recommended that you visit for a checkup at this time.】
Condition of the affected area
The wound will gradually heal completely, but there will be some swelling for a while.
The redness of the scars may vary from person to person, but this will settle down in about 1-2 months.
Post-operative checkup and aftercare
You will be examined by a doctor.
There is no post-operative procedure.
Lifestyle advice
Please continue to moisturize and UV-care your scars.
《6 months after surgery》【It is recommended that you visit for a checkup at this time.】
Condition of the affected area
The wound has almost fully healed.
Post-operative checkup and aftercare
You will be examined by a doctor.
There is no post-operative procedure.
Lifestyle advice
You can resume all of your daily activities.
FAQ
Questions answered about lateral canthoplasty.
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For 1-3 months after surgery, there will be some redness and stiffness. Redness can be concealed with make up.
If you have persistent redness, we will provide appropriate treatment at the post-operative checkup (free of charge).
Makeup can be applied on the day of surgery except for the surgical site.
The stitches are usually removed 7 days after surgery.The day after the stitches are removed, you can apply makeup to your eyelids.
Most swelling will dissipate in about a week.If the conjunctiva is swollen, it may take 1-2 weeks for the edema to disappear.
Post-operative pain is usually very mild.We will prescribe a mild analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs just in case.
It will last about 60 minutes.
Surgeries aimed at enlarging the eyes include ptosis surgery, medial epicanthoplasty, and widening of the lower eyelid surgery. The effect of lateral canthoplasty is smaller than these surgeries.
If you wish to have longer eyes, lateral canthoplasty is performed.
During surgery, a 4-5 mms incision is made on the outer conner of the eye to enlarge the eye, however, post-operative retroversion occurs and the final effect will be about half.
Yes, there is sometimes bruising.If it appears on the skin, concealer can be used. If bruising appears on the sclera, it will take 1 to 2 weeks to clear.
Pain will be minimal, because our local anesthetic contains extra agents to reduce any discomfort.To minimize injection pain, the amount of anesthetic used is kept to a minimum of 1-1.5 cc for both eyelids.
Pain is also minimized by using an ultra-fine 34G needle, as well as a new needle for each eyelid.The injection is administered slowly which minimizes pain.
For those who are still afraid of pain, we offer general anesthesia.Under general anesthesia, you will be comfortably unconscious and breathing as usual.
Fees
| Lateral Canthoplasty | ￥275,000 |
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Risks and side effects of lateral canthoplasty
Underneath is a list of things that may occur.
In order to prevent any of these symptoms from occurring, we take safety measures and perform treatment with the utmost care.
We also have a solution for any symptoms should they occur.We will always improve your symptoms.
Post-operative course
Swelling
Major swelling will go down in 2-4 days after surgery.Mild swelling may be noticeable for a week or two.Things will completely settle down in about 6 months.
Bruising around the eye.
There may be bruising around the eye.It sometimes occurs, but it will disappear in a week or two.
Eyelid discomfort
Immediately after lateral canthoplasty, the eyelids will feel strange.This will disappear soon.
Scars
You will see some redness for 1-2 months after surgery.It will become less noticeable over time.
Risks, side effects, and complications
Exposure of buried absorbable sutures
We will remove the stitches.
Infection
Although rare, there is risk of infection with any surgery.
If infection occurs, it may be necessary to treat it with antibiotics or remove any pus by small incisional drainage.
Not much change
Adjustments will be made, such as re-performing lateral canthoplasty.
Changes in eyelid morphology
The eyes are enlarged laterally.The impression of the face changes.If the change is too much, we can correct it.
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NORIHIRO OHBA M.D. Ph.D.
HEAD DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR
Qualifications and Academic Affiliations
Doctor of Medicine
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Board Certified Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon, Japanese Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Board Certified Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon, Japanese Society of Aesthetic Surgery
Anesthesiologist certified by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
Member of International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
International Member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Member of Japan Society of Cranio-Maxillo Facial Surgery
Member of Japan Society of Laser Surgery and Medicine
Career
Graduated from Osaka City University Faculty of Medicine, 1996
Osaka City University Hospital Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996-1999
Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1999-2003
Osaka City University Hospital Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2003-2005
Sano Memorial Hospital Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(part-time)
Daito Central Hospital Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(part-time)
Ritz Cosmetic Surgery Tokyo Clinic, 2005-2008
Primo Azabujuban Clinic, 2009~
Head Director, Primo Medical Corporation, 2011~
Head Director/Director, Primo Azabujuban Clinic, 2020~
