Pros and Cons of Canthoplasty in Iran

What is cat-eye lift or canthoplasty surgery?

The most common type of cosmetic eye surgery is blepharoplasty, which tightens the skin and eliminates excess fat behind the eyelids. As a result, it makes the skin look younger and fresher. The shape of the eyelids and eyes plays an important role in the beauty of the face. Therefore, blepharoplasty can be an ideal option for those who suffer from drooping eyelids due to aging or eye trauma to restore the elegant look of the eyes. You can contact our counselors at The Moj Aramesh Amitis Health Tourism Company to seek advice./ canthoplasty in iran

Advantages of Canthoplasty in Iran

• Tightening of the upper and lower eyelid muscles, which weaken and loosen as you age.
• Improving prior eye surgeries
• Correcting problems related to blepharos placement
• Better protection of the cornea and eye surface
• Restore tear duct psychoanalytic capacity and support eye muscle

Risks and Complications of Canthoplasty in Iran

Cat eyelift surgery has no serious complications or risks. But as with any other surgery, it may show minor complications, including:

• Temporary blurred vision and diplopia
• Scars that fade over time and disappear completely after a month.
• Eye irritation, sensitization, and runny eyes that may last for several weeks.
• Swelling and puffiness of the eyelids, especially at night while sleeping, which may be a bit difficult.
• Bruising and darkening of the eyes, the accumulation of bloodstains under the skin that disappears after a few weeks.
• Asymmetry of the eyelids (over-correction or under-correction)
• Showing allergic reaction to anesthetics

After eyelid lift surgery, there may be some more serious complications and problems, such as:

• Damage to the eye muscles
• Stretching and retracting the lower eyelids an observation of whites of the eyes
• Excessive bleeding
• Blood clots accumulate under the skin
• Infection

Does Canthoplasty Affect Eye Vision?

Visual impairment and blurred vision are one of the common side effects of eyelid lift surgery. But there is no concern about that. Because blurred vision and diplopia disappear after a few days to a few weeks. The possible complications of this surgery are eliminated faster and the applicant will be recovered faster with adequate rest.

Can eyelid lift eliminate wrinkles around the eyes?

Canthoplasty does not cure wrinkles on its own. But the main purpose of eyelid lifts is to reduce and improve them. For this purpose, other anti-aging and rejuvenation treatments such as Botox and laser rejuvenation, and fillers are also effective in treating wrinkles. If approved by the doctor, these procedures are performed simultaneously with eyelid lift surgery.

The Effect of Eye Creams on Drooping and Baggy Blepharos

Some eye creams can eliminate the aging symptoms of eyelid skin. But they have limited efficiency and even some of them do not affect drooping or baggy eyelids. To get better results, you can choose a more effective solution, such as a canthoplasty or blepharoplasty.

Is eyebrow lift surgery an effective solution for drooping eyelids?
The choice of surgical procedures to improve and treat drooping eyelids depends on the patient’s condition. If the patient suffers from drooping eyelids, an eyebrow lift can be a good option. However, if the back of the eyelid is covered with extra skin, eyelid blepharoplasty is recommended. For more information contact our consultants at The Moj Aramesh Amitis Health Tourism Company.

Canthoplasty Pre-Surgery Instruction:
• Avoid medications that cause blood clots before canthoplasty surgery. Such as painkillers, aspirin, ibuprofen, mefenamic acid, piroxicam, and indomethacin, but if necessary and in consultation with your doctor, you can use acetaminophen codeine.
• When entering the operating room, you should not have any makeup on the skin of the eye and you should clean your eyes from contamination and makeup before the operation.
• Taking or stopping certain medications
• No smoking for a while before the operation
• Perform blood tests and check the health status
• Drink plenty of water before and after surgery

Canthoplasty Post- Surgery Instructions:
• The patient usually returns home a few hours after canthoplasty, and the stitches are removed two days after surgery. But the swelling needs more time to heal and will subside after two weeks, which can be accelerated by putting a cold compress on the eyes several times a day.

• Extra care should be taken to prevent eye trauma. Therefore, the patient should avoid lifting heavy objects after surgery.

• The patient should also use two pillows under the head after canthoplasty and while sleeping.

• The use of drops and ophthalmic ointments or other medications prescribed by your doctor is mandatory.

• It is recommended to use antibiotic ointment on the stitches to prevent infection.

• You should also use artificial tears for three days and wash your eyes with the prescribed serums to speed up the healing process.

• For a while after cat-eye surgery, you should avoid doing some activities because you should not strain and irritate your eyes. So stop activities like reading books, watching TV, crying and putting pressure on the eye, using a mobile phone or computer, and contacting people for a while.

• It is important to keep your head up after canthoplasty surgery, so avoid bending over and doing strenuous exercise or activity.

• Smoking and exposure to sunlight after eye lift surgery are prohibited.

In the following, you can contact The Moj Aramesh Amitis Health Tourism Company for consultation and receiving more information about medical and cosmetic surgery.
The success of the surgery depends on whether you have been recognized as a good candidate for the surgery at the consultation. You should also answer the following questions at the consultation:

• Why are you planning on eyelid lift surgery and what do you expect from the surgery?
• What medications do you take, such as vitamins, alcohol, herbal medicines, drugs, and tobacco?
• How is your general health statement? (previous treatments and allergies)

Canthoplasty Recovery Period

After surgery, the patient is usually given an intraocular ointment and a cold compress, and the doctor may prescribe specific instructions for the patient to prevent infection and accelerate recovery. Dry eyes, swelling, bruising and inflammation at the incision site may also occur. In rare cases, the person’s eyes may not be completely closed, in which case you should use eye ointment before going to bed. Tears flow from the eye after surgery due to swelling of the eye, which disappears one week after surgery.