Postoperative scarring and adhesion can tether the canthal region, distort eye shape, and restrict normal eyelid movement.
In revision surgery, excessive excision often worsens instability rather than improving it.
Dr. Ahn emphasizes respect for remaining tissue and conservative release of scar adhesions, carefully restoring normal tissue planes while minimizing additional trauma.
By prioritizing balance and function over visible change, revision achieves a more natural appearance that remains comfortable and reliable over time.
Integrated Surgical Philosophy in Canthal Revision
Canthal revision is not about undoing the past—it is about restoring anatomy, function, and balance.
By respecting delicate canthal structures, prioritizing eyelid mechanics and ocular protection, and favoring conservative reconstruction over aggressive correction, patients are able to achieve results that feel natural, function comfortably, and remain stable long term—often as their final revision.