By 시원성형외과••Updated: 6/22/2026

When Should You Consider Lateral Canthoplasty Restoration?

Lateral canthoplasty restoration is a revision surgery considered for corrective purposes when the shape of the lateral canthus differs from the intended result after a previously performed lateral canthoplasty procedure. In cases where scar contracture or tissue re-adhesion occurs after lateral canthoplasty surgery, resulting in persistent pulling or foreign body sensation at the lateral canthus, restoration to the original state may be necessary. It is important to determine whether your current condition corresponds to this through direct examination by a specialist.

The main situations where lateral canthoplasty restoration can be considered are as follows.

  • When persistent pulling or foreign body sensation is felt at the lateral canthus area after lateral canthoplasty surgery

  • When the shape of the lateral canthus remains asymmetrical between the left and right eyes after surgery

  • When scar tissue is formed excessively and the lateral canthus contour is unnatural

  • When discomfort persists even more than 6 months after the lateral canthoplasty procedure

Even if you determine that you fall into the above situations, the final determination of surgical suitability must be made through consultation with a specialist with extensive experience in eye plastic surgery.

Lateral Canthoplasty Restoration Self-Assessment Checklist

Lateral canthoplasty restoration can vary in suitability depending on various factors such as individual eye condition, skin tissue characteristics, and previous surgical methods. The checklist below is a reference tool for self-assessment of your current condition before specialist consultation. Confirming the relevant items before booking your appointment will help convey more accurate information during consultation.

Self-Check Items Before Specialist Consultation

  • Has it been more than 6 months since you had lateral canthoplasty surgery?

  • Are you currently experiencing persistent pulling, foreign body sensation, or pain in the lateral canthus area?

  • Is there a noticeable difference in the shape or size of the lateral canthus between the left and right eyes?

  • Does a thick scar or pigmentation remain at the surgical site?

  • Have you confirmed information about the previous surgical method and operating surgeon (if possible)?

  • Are there any medications you are currently taking (circulation enhancers, anticoagulants, etc.)?

If any of the above items apply to you, please organize the relevant information and share it with your specialist during consultation. Do not make a self-judgment about whether to undergo surgery based solely on the checklist results, and be sure to receive a specialist examination.

Important Precautions and Limitations You Must Know Before Lateral Canthoplasty Restoration Surgery

Since lateral canthoplasty restoration is a revision surgery dealing with tissues deformed by previous surgery, the anatomical complexity is higher than initial surgery and result prediction can be relatively difficult. It is important to fully understand the following matters before considering surgery.

General Recovery Process After Surgery

Due to the nature of revision surgery, swelling and bruising may persist longer than in initial surgery, and the time when final results can be evaluated is known to be approximately 3 to 6 months after surgery. During the recovery period, temporary pulling or sensitivity changes may appear at the lateral canthus area, and these typically gradually ease as time passes. There may be differences in recovery period depending on individual skin tissue characteristics and the previous surgical method.

Precautions for Follow-up Observation to Prevent Complications

During post-operative follow-up, the following points should be noted.

  • Infection Prevention: Take prescribed antibiotics as directed after surgery and avoid touching the surgical area arbitrarily.

  • UV Protection: During the recovery period, direct ultraviolet exposure of the surgical area can increase the risk of pigmentation, so caution is necessary.

  • Limiting Strenuous Activity: During a certain period after surgery, vigorous exercise or alcohol consumption can increase the risk of swelling and bleeding.

  • Regular Follow-up Observation: You must strictly adhere to the follow-up schedule guided by your attending specialist after surgery.

  • Limitations of Revision Surgery: Depending on the condition of previous scar tissue, complete restoration to the desired form may be difficult, and additional correction may be necessary in some cases.

The results of lateral canthoplasty restoration can vary depending on individual tissue characteristics, previous surgical methods, and overall health status. Definitive prediction of treatment results is difficult, and it is important to set realistic expectations through sufficient pre-operative consultation with your attending specialist.

Sheone Plastic surgery Eye Surgery Specialized Care Guide

Sheone Plastic surgery operates with eye plastic surgery and eye revision surgery as its main clinical areas, and provides various eye plastic surgery revision treatments including lateral canthoplasty restoration (medial canthoplasty restoration, lateral canthoplasty restoration, lower canthoplasty restoration), double eyelid revision surgery, eye shape correction, and more. Through a clinical structure focused on a single field of eye plastic surgery, it has accumulated concentrated clinical experience in dealing with the complex anatomical situations of revision surgery.

If you are considering lateral canthoplasty restoration, we recommend receiving an accurate diagnosis of your current eye condition through a 1:1 specialist consultation at Sheone Plastic surgery and confirming a treatment direction suitable for you.