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Outer Canthoplasty (Lateral)

Extends the outer corner of the eye for a larger, more almond shape.

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About this procedure

For those looking to achieve longer, more defined eyes, Outer Canthoplasty can enhance the shape and proportion of the eyes by extending and refining the outer corners. This procedure creates a wider, more elongated eye appearance while maintaining a natural look that complements your facial features. Often combined with other eye procedures, outer canthoplasty can help create a softer, more balanced, and elegant eye shape, resulting in brighter, more expressive eyes.

Types of Canthoplasty Procedures

For bulging eyes or short vertical eyes.

For bulging eyes or short vertical eyes.

Creates a horizontally longer and larger eye shape by opening the outer corner.

For sleepy-looking eyes.

For sleepy-looking eyes.

Creates an overall larger eye shape by opening the outer corner upwards and downwards.

For fierce-looking eyes.

For fierce-looking eyes.

Creates a softer eye shape by opening the outer corner sideways and downwards.

Benefits

Benefits

Extends the outer corner of the eye outward, making eyes appear longer/wider horizontally

Creates a more "almond" or elongated eye shape

Can give a subtle lifting effect to the outer eye corner (slight cat-eye look)

Balances eye proportions if eyes appear too round or short

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