[Real Case Review] Stuffy-Looking Outer Eye Corners After Lateral and Lower Canthoplasty Reconstruction

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A female patient in her 40s visited our clinic, complaining that her left outer eye corner looked stuffy, as if the upper and lower skin were stuck together.

She had undergone double eyelid surgery and lateral canthoplasty 10 years ago,

and after receiving lower canthoplasty a year ago, she underwent lower canthoplasty reconstruction just 7 months later.

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Before Surgery

However, as the swelling gradually subsided after the lower canthoplasty reconstruction, she felt as though the upper and lower eyelid skin had fused, making it seem like her eyes weren't fully open,

describing the sensation as if they were glued together.

She also noted an increase in fine lines around her eyes, and when she tried to open her eyes wide,

she felt a pulling sensation in the surgical area.

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Diagnosis and Surgery

This phenomenon can occur if the eyelid skin at the outer corner is subjected to significant tension due to surgery,

or if there is a shortage of skin.

When the upper and lower skin at the outer corner fuse together, creating a vertical skin web,

the outer corner looks stuffy, and the field of vision can even be obstructed.

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In this case, the vertical scar must be released, and the scar length needs to be extended.

Additionally, if necessary, filling in the lacking skin at the outer corner will yield better surgical results.

Such results can be achieved through Z-plasty and local flap surgery on the scarred area.

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2 Months Post-Surgery

This is how it looks after all the swelling has subsided.

The stitch marks visible in the early post-operative stages have also smoothed out nicely.

The previously stuffy-looking outer corner, where the upper and lower parts were fused in a rounded shape,

has now become normally sharp and refreshingly open.

The patient also mentioned that it is now easier to open her eyes and that her eyelid wrinkles have decreased.

Ultimately, the patient was highly satisfied with the natural-looking eye shape and the clean surgical site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What causes the feeling of the outer corners of the eyes being constricted after canthoplasty revision?

This is due to excessive tension and insufficient skin in the surgical area. If the eyelid near the outer corner of the eye experiences significant tension or lacks sufficient skin, the upper and lower skin can adhere, forming a vertical skin web, which leads to a constricted feeling in the outer corner of the eye and obstructed vision.

How is the pulling sensation caused by adhered skin at the outer corner of the eye treated?

It can be treated with Z-plasty and local flap surgery. The surgery involves releasing the vertically adhered scar, extending the length of the scar, and filling in the insufficient skin near the outer corner of the eye to improve the constricted symptoms.

How long is the recovery period after surgery to release outer corner eye adhesion?

Most of the swelling subsides and the appearance becomes natural approximately 2 months after surgery. In the case presented, the initial suture marks improved smoothly by the 2-month mark, and the shape of the outer corner of the eye was confirmed to have recovered normally.

Does outer corner eye revision surgery also improve wrinkles around the eyes?

Yes, the pulling sensation when opening the eyes disappears, which helps improve wrinkles. Fine wrinkles around the eyes that formed due to the constricted outer corners causing difficulty in opening the eyes widely can be expected to decrease as eye opening becomes easier after surgery.