Title: Canthal Tilt Surgery: Preventing Premature Dropping of the Canthi
Headings: Canthal Tilt Surgery:
Preventing Premature Dropping of the Canthi

Canthal Tilt Surgery: Preventing Premature Dropping of the Canthi
Types of Canthal Tilt
How to Determine Your Canthal Tilt
How to Prevent Premature Dropping of the Canthi
Canthal Tilt Correction: Canthopexy vs. Canthoplasty
Canthal Tilt Surgery and Blepharoplasty

Content: Correcting your canthal tilt requires canthal tilt surgery, of which there are two types: canthopexy and canthoplasty. Canthopexy is a procedure designed to tighten the canthal tendon and performed when reconstruction of the lateral canthal tendon is unnecessary. In contrast, canthoplasty is performed when reconstruction of the lateral canthal tendon is necessary. Canthoplasty is far more involved and invasive than canthopexy. Usually, the procedure involves splitting the canthal angle and cutting the lateral canthal tendon away from the lateral orbital rim. The lower lid is then shortened and a new lateral canthal angle created using stitches. During outer canthoplasty, the lateral canthus is tightened and elevated. This allows the surgeon to accurately restore a positive canthal tilt, and ideally create a more natural appearance. Lateral canthoplasty can be used during any form of lower eyelid surgery.