title: Cosmetic Lateral Canthoplasty: Preserving the Lateral Canthal Angle.
abstract: Cosmetic lateral canthoplasty, in which the size of the eye is increased by extending the palpebral fissure and decreasing the degree of the eye slant, has become a prevalent procedure for East Asians. However, it is not uncommon for there to be complications or unfavorable results after the surgery. With this in mind, the authors have designed a surgical method to reduce complications in cosmetic lateral canthoplasty by preserving the lateral canthal angle. We discuss here the anatomy required for surgery, the surgical methods, and methods for reducing complications during cosmetic lateral canthoplasty.
authors.affiliation: JW Plastic Surgery Center, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Yeon-Jun
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: CBK Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Kyu Ho
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: JW Plastic Surgery Center, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Hong Lim
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Eui Cheol
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Jeong
keywords: Lateral canthus