Aesthetic canthal suspension.

Support of the lower eyelid with canthal suspension is a useful tool in the prevention of complications of lower blepharoplasty with particular relevance to eyelids with increased lower lid laxity, relatively prominent globes, and negative vector configuration of the eyelid-cheek junction. Caution is required in surgical management of this highly delicate anatomic area, as relatively small adjustments can result in relatively large changes that can alter the shape and appearance of the lower eyelids. Management options include canthopexy, orbicularis sling, and modified canthoplasty. The most conservative surgical management option is canthopexy, which supports the lower eyelid over either the short or long term. The use of the orbicularis sling technique avoids surgery around the relatively complex lateral canthus, but may not be suitable for cases without a need for a skin incision or a history of dry eye. Canthoplasty is generally reserved for more marked laxity, which is less common in the group of patients seeking aesthetic blepharoplasty.