Medial and lateral canthoplasty are done by incising the inner (medial) or outer (lateral) corners of the eyes to give them an elongated look. In certain cases, excess skin may be removed if required. Where incision is concerned, swelling and bruising is expected as your skin will need time to heal. The stitches are usually removed 1 week after the procedure.
Generally, the downtime for both medial and lateral canthoplasty is around 1 week and patients can start applying make-up 1 to 2 days after stitches are removed.
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