Recent progress in cosmetic lateral canthoplasty / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

The lateral canthus is the junction of the upper and lower eyelids, which is located at the temporal side. The distance from the lateral orbit rim to the lateral canthal angle is 5-7 mm. Cosmetic lateral canthoplasty, as an important surgical method for the rejuvenation of the eyes, was developed in recent year. Along with the development of anatomic study of the lateral canthus, the cosmetic lateral canthoplasty was modified and improved. The purpose of this review is to summarize the anatomy of the lateral canthus, indications for cosmetic lateral canthoplasty and surgical procedures, so as to provide a useful reference for clinicians.