I had double-eyelid surgery twice, but I was always disappointed that my eyes still looked constricted. I came to think that having a double-eyelid crease and making the eyes look more open were separate things. So this time, I looked into lateral canthoplasty.
When I first had an eye-surgery consultation at age twenty, I was told that my eyes were difficult to operate on with lateral canthoplasty. I believed that for a long time, and afterward I think I only considered double-eyelid surgery. After my first surgery, my crease looked thick and I lived that way for over ten years, so this time I wanted to be careful starting with the consultation.
After looking through many reviews, I learned about Barabun Plastic Surgery. I had heard often that lateral canthoplasty can close again over time, so rather than just looking at before-and-after photos, I wanted to know how the surgery was performed. During the consultation, the doctor explained the 3-way lateral canthoplasty technique and why it was performed that way in detail. After hearing the explanation, I understood and decided to have surgery.
I had the surgery early this year. I usually swell easily, and I also had conjunctival swelling for about two weeks after surgery. I applied the medication diligently and used artificial tears frequently; the discomfort I felt was not severe.
The attached photos show me before surgery and at six weeks after surgery. Personally, I’m most satisfied that the outer sides of my eyes look more open and the former constricted feeling has decreased. I can feel the difference in my eye shape when applying makeup, so it’s more enjoyable than before.
I had believed for a long time that lateral canthoplasty was impossible for me, so I’m glad I went for another consultation. In my case, I’m satisfied that the part that had bothered me for so long has changed.