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The answer for long, open eyes ANSWER Wonder Canthoplasty
Lateral canthoplasty and canthal lowering designed together for long, soft eyes.
Duration
30 min – 1 hour
Anesthesia
Sedation + local
Hospitalization
Same-day discharge
Stitch Removal
5–7 days
Recovery
Daily life in about 5–7 days
ANSWER Lateral Canthoplasty
Wonder Canthoplasty is ANSWER Plastic Surgery's approach that unites lateral canthoplasty and canthal lowering in a single design. Rather than merely opening the outer corner, the upslanted canthal angle is lowered at the same time, aiming for eyes that are horizontally longer yet soft in impression.
When Lateral Canthoplasty is needed
If any of the following apply to you, we recommend a specialist consultation.
Eyes that look short
Short horizontal eye length gives a cramped impression
Upslanted outer corners
Raised canthi make you look fierce
Re-adhesion after a prior canthoplasty
A previous lateral canthoplasty re-adhered and the effect faded
Wanting a softer look
You want longer but gentler eyes
CUSTOM DESIGN
Length and angle designed together
Lengthening alone keeps the fierceness; lowering alone changes little. ANSWER Wonder Canthoplasty calculates the outward extension and the downward angle together, designing an individual combination suited to the bony space beyond the canthus and the degree of scleral show.
- 1Outward extension and downward angle designed simultaneously
- 2Feasible range advised after checking the lateral bony space
- 3Simulation consultation on the change of impression
ANSWER POINT
Fixation that reduces re-adhesion
Re-adhesion — tissue closing back toward its original position — is the common complaint after lateral canthoplasty. ANSWER sutures the opened canthal mucosa to skin and anchors the new canthal position toward the periosteum, aiming to keep the result from fading.
- 1Mucosa-to-skin suturing keeps the opening
- 2The new canthal position firmly anchored
- 3Canthal lowering combined to ease roll-back
ANSWER Lateral Canthoplasty: How It's Done
Consultation & Structure Check
The lateral bony space and canthal angle are checked and the feasible range advised.
Wonder Canthoplasty Design
The combination of extension and downward angle is designed for your eyes.
Canthoplasty & Lowering
The outer corner is opened outward and the downward angle corrected at once.
Fixation & Suturing
The new canthal position is fixed in a way that reduces re-adhesion.
Recovery Care
The opening and scar progress are checked at regular intervals.
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow does Wonder Canthoplasty differ from a standard lateral canthoplasty?
Wonder Canthoplasty is ANSWER's technique performing lateral canthoplasty and canthal lowering as one design. Planning length and angle together, it aims for eyes that grow longer yet softer — that is the difference.
QI heard lateral canthoplasty re-adheres. Is that a concern?
Re-adhesion is indeed the typical concern. ANSWER aims to lower its likelihood with mucosa-to-skin suturing and firm fixation, though how well the effect holds can vary with tissue characteristics, so we monitor your progress.
QHow much longer can my eyes get?
The feasible extension depends on the bony space and tissue reserve beyond the canthus — usually a few millimeters. Overextension can lead to scleral show or roll-back, so we advise the appropriate range after diagnosis.
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