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Barrie Plastic Surgery
Facial Surgery

Canthopexy

A small procedure that tightens and supports the outer corner of the eye, so the lower lid sits where it should.

  • Office or operating room
  • Local anesthetic with sedation
  • 30 to 60 minutes
  • Desk work in 7 to 10 days
Canthopexy at Barrie Plastic Surgery

Concerns it addresses

What canthopexy treats

Under-Eye Bags & Tired Eyes

Under-Eye Bags & Tired Eyes

Canthopexy supports the lower lid when it has loosened, and it is often done with lower blepharoplasty so the lid does not pull down afterwards.

Treatments+

Also considered for this concern: Blepharoplasty, Facial Fat Grafting, Under-Eye / Tear Trough Filler and BBL Photofacial.

Causes+

Several things make the under-eye area look tired. Fat that has pushed forward, A hollow beneath, Loose skin, Pigment or thin skin.

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What to expect

From consultation to final result

The stages below are typical for this procedure. Your own timeline is confirmed at the consultation.

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The first week

What is normal

Swelling and bruising at the outer corner are usual in the first week. For most patients they are largely gone by two weeks. The corner also feels tight, and that tightness eases over the following weeks. At first the outer corner can look lifted a little too high.

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Weeks two to six

Getting back to normal

Most patients are back at desk work in seven to ten days. No bending, lifting or exercise for two weeks. Keep the incision dry for the first few days, leave contact lenses and eye makeup until the sutures are out, and wear sunglasses outdoors for the first month.

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The result

How long it lasts

The support typically lasts for years. The tissues continue to age, and the tendon can stretch again slowly over a long time.

Dr. Kamal Tumi, plastic surgeon, Barrie Plastic Surgery

Who performs it

Assessed and performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon

Dr. Kamal Tumi performs the procedure. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C). He has more than 28 years in practice and over 3,500 surgeries performed.

Dr. Kamal Tumi, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as a specialist in plastic surgery. He completed his specialist training at McMaster University and a plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto. More than 28 years in practice, over 3,500 surgeries performed.

Consultant plastic surgeon at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie since 2004. A hospital appointment means credentials reviewed by peers and the ability to manage complications directly.

You will not meet one person at the consultation and find someone else in the room. In his own words: "I will not do a surgery on you if you do not need it."

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What patients say

Patient reviews from Google, names attached. 4.3 average across 67 reviews.

I had my first consultation with Dr. Tumi, and he was beyond fabulous. From the jump, he shook my hand and introduced himself to my daughter and I. He included her in the conversation and even had some laughs with her. This made the situation alot less vulnerable given the reason I was there. He is the second surgeon that I have met with, and wasn't going to be my last, until I decided he was the last. It is because of his honesty, integrity, authenticity and professionalism, that made my choice. I saw some comments in the reviews where people stated he made them feel uncomfortable while getting undressed and for me that did not happen. He was respectful of my space and was sure I was covered appropriately. I went to see him for a breat augmentation and Dr. Tumi did not think an augmentation would be required. I really appreciated that about him, because the first surgeon I met, insisted this procedure, despite me only wanting a lift with fat transfer. This is a huge cost savings for me, and more natural for my body type, and in my opinion. Dr. Tumi did not make me feel rushed with any questions and time was not ever an issue for him. He wanted to be sure I knew all that I needed. His office manager Karyn, was absolutely wonderful and easy to connect with. She took her time to discuss things that I did not think of and even called me over the weekend when I emailed her some more questions. This is above and beyond care. My surgery is April 20th and I know I am in good hands. I will follow this up with further reviews in the future and have no doubt it will be 5 stars across the board. One last thing... of all the reviews, I paid attention to the ones where the patients actually had surgery, not the ones who were disgruntled about the office staff or OHIP issues. After all, it is the surgeon we want precision with, isn't it? Thanks Karyn and Dr. Tumi, for making me comfortable and content.

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Stephanie Leblanc

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I had a great experience with Dr. Tumi and Karyn throughout my entire surgical journey. They were both incredibly kind, patient, and always took the time to answer all of my questions. From my first consultation to my follow-up appointments, they made me feel comfortable, supported, and well cared for. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone considering.

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Claire

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I had a great experience from start to finish. The service was professional, everything was explained clearly, and the overall experience was positive. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

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Victoria

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What happens, in order

Canthopexy, start to finish

What canthopexy involves at each stage, from the first consultation through to the result.

Step 01 · Consultation

The consultation

A consultation is an assessment and a conversation, and you are not committing to anything by having one.

  • Assessment of what is actually causing what you see
  • What can be done, what cannot, and what it involves
  • A written quote once the assessment is done
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Canthopexy treatment process
The in-office procedure room at Barrie Plastic Surgery
Before and Afters

Patient Transformations

Most cases here are patients of this practice, shown with consent. Cases marked “Clinical case” are supplied by the manufacturer. Each practice case followed an assessment by Dr. Tumi and a plan built around that person's anatomy. Results vary by individual.

  • Patients of this practice and labelled clinical cases
  • Assessed and treated by the same surgeon
  • Results that look like you, only rested
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For educational purposes only. Individual results may vary. Patients consent for photos obtained.

An assessment and a conversation.

You do not need to arrive knowing which procedure you want. Describing what bothers you is enough. You are not committing to surgery by booking a consultation.

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Frequently asked questions

Canthopexy questions,
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It is quoted at the consultation, because doing it on its own and doing it as part of lower eyelid surgery are priced differently. Not covered by OHIP. Financing is available through Beautifi, Medicard and Credit Medical.

Typically thirty minutes to an hour on its own, and you go home the same day.

On its own, it is done under local anesthetic with sedation, often in the office procedure room. Combined with other eyelid surgery, it is done under a general anesthetic in an operating room. Dr. Tumi confirms which applies to you at the consultation.

Seven to ten days to desk work, two weeks to exercise. Bruising is largely gone by two weeks, and the tight feeling at the corner eases over the following weeks.

The numbing stings briefly; after that most patients describe pressure rather than pain. Afterwards the corner feels tight and tender for a few days, managed with cold compresses and ordinary pain relief.

A short line in the crow's-feet crease at the outer corner, or none of its own when it is done through a lower-lid incision. It fades to a fine pale mark that sits in the natural crease. ---

Typically years. The tissues keep aging, and the tendon can slowly stretch again over a long time.

The question is how much support the lower lid still has, and that is checked directly at the assessment. A corner that has rounded, or a lid showing white beneath the iris, often points to a stretched tendon. A lid pulled down by the eye itself or by its nerves is a different problem and is investigated before any surgery is planned.

Dr. Kamal Tumi performs it. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), with more than 28 years in practice and over 3,500 surgeries performed. He has also been a consultant plastic surgeon at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre since 2004.