[Lari Plastic Surgery] Correcting Side Canthoplasty Side Effects (Web Deformity, Webbing Deformity) with Conjunctival Grafting in Revision Side Canthoplasty

"web deformity"

Have you heard this term?

This word is translated into Korean as "물갈퀴 변형."

Most people do not know this term well, but among those who do, there are cases where it is understood somewhat incorrectly, somewhere between misunderstanding and comprehension, as "D-shaped deformity = web deformity."

A D-shaped deformity literally means that the shape of the eye

has changed into a D shape like this.

Unlike the above, a web deformity is

when a web-like membrane forms on the conjunctival side like this.

This can be considered one of the not-uncommon side effects of side canthoplasty.

It can occur due to incorrect structural suturing during side canthoplasty, and it can also occur unavoidably due to eye movement during recovery from side canthoplasty.

The web-like appearance that shows up when you open your eyes wide or pull them outward by hand is caused by a lack of conjunctival tissue. So the problem needs to be resolved by grafting conjunctiva.

The conjunctiva is the mucous membrane that covers the inside of the eyelids and the white part of the eyeball, and because it is thin and transparent, it is very difficult to graft compared with skin.

Grafting this kind of tissue to the right area in the right amount is very difficult, but conjunctival grafting is essential for correcting web deformity and can produce good results.

The membrane that looked unnatural at the outer corner of the eye before surgery was restored to normal function through revision side canthoplasty with conjunctival grafting, so it no longer looks the way it did before and has become clean and neat.

As mentioned earlier, this phenomenon can also occur during the recovery process after surgery.

Although it is not visible when the eyes are at rest without pulling them outward like this, it is not a normal condition, so if you want correction, it may be a good idea to receive a consultation.