Eyelid Tightening in San Jose

Name: Eyelid Tightening
Brand: Cheng Plastic Surgery
Rating: 4.9 (832 reviews)

Lift your gaze, restore strength and balance to your eyes.

Restore Youthful Eye Contour Without Looking Overdone

At Cheng Plastic Surgery in San Jose, eyelid tightening is more than just a cosmetic fix—it’s a precision procedure designed to refresh the eye area while maintaining your natural anatomy. For patients experiencing eyelid laxity, drooping corners, or lower lid sagging, procedures like canthopexy and canthoplasty offer elegant, long-lasting solutions. Whether as a standalone treatment or part of a comprehensive eyelid rejuvenation plan, our board-certified facial plastic surgeons approach every eyelid with exceptional detail, artistry, and surgical precision.

What Is Eyelid Tightening?

Eyelid tightening refers to both surgical and non-surgical techniques that correct loose or sagging skin, reinforce eyelid structure, and improve overall eyelid positioning, especially at the outer corners.

While non-invasive therapies like laser resurfacing, radiofrequency skin tightening, and ultrasound-based devices (e.g., Ultherapy) can improve texture and firmness, some patients require more structural correction. That’s where canthopexy and canthoplasty come in.

Canthopexy vs. Canthoplasty: What’s the Difference?

Canthopexy

Canthopexy is a minimally invasive procedure that tightens the outer corner of the lower eyelid (the lateral canthus) without cutting through deeper muscle or tendon layers. It’s ideal for mild to moderate laxity and is often performed alongside lower blepharoplasty to prevent postoperative drooping.

Canthoplasty

Canthoplasty is a more involved surgical technique that reconstructs and repositions the outer eyelid tendons. It’s used when there is more significant eyelid drooping or malposition and can change the shape and angle of the eye for a more youthful or defined appearance.

Both procedures aim to restore tension and alignment to the lower eyelid, preventing sagging, eversion (outward turning), or a tired appearance.

Who Is a Candidate?

You may be a candidate for eyelid tightening or a canthopexy/canthoplasty procedure if you:

Have sagging or loose lower eyelids
Experience drooping or downturned corners of the eyes
Have asymmetry or a hollowed appearance under the eyes
Are undergoing lower eyelid surgery and want to prevent complications
Wish to correct eyelid changes after previous blepharoplasty
Are in good health and desire a more youthful, balanced eye appearance

Our board-certified facial plastic surgeons will assess your lid structure, tone, and underlying support to determine which approach is right for you.

Benefits of Eyelid Tightening with Canthopexy or Canthoplasty

Restores youthful tension to the lower eyelids
Prevents eyelid sagging or rolling outward (ectropion)
Elevates downturned corners of the eyes
Creates a more open, rested, and balanced appearance
Offers structural support for natural, long-lasting results
Pairs seamlessly with upper or lower blepharoplasty
Can subtly improve eye shape and symmetry

What to Expect from Your Procedure

Eyelid tightening is typically performed in-office or in our accredited surgery center, depending on the extent of the procedure.

Canthopexy is performed through hidden incisions, usually during lower eyelid surgery, and involves minimal downtime.
Canthoplasty may require a slightly longer recovery but delivers dramatic support and rejuvenation for patients with more severe laxity or eyelid malposition.

You may experience mild swelling or bruising for 1–2 weeks, with results that continue to improve as healing progresses.

Why Choose Cheng Plastic Surgery in San Jose?

At Cheng Plastic Surgery, our approach to eyelid tightening is rooted in advanced training, artistic precision, and a deep respect for the complexities of facial anatomy. Drs. Jacqueline and Elbert Cheng are double board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and head and neck surgery, and have performed countless eyelid procedures, including highly technical canthopexies and canthoplasties.

We don’t believe in overdone or overly pulled results. Instead, we aim for elegant rejuvenation that restores natural expression, corrects structural concerns, and enhances the beauty of your unique features.

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Reclaim Lift, Structure, and Confidence

If you’re noticing loose skin, drooping eyelid corners, or signs of aging around the eyes, you don’t have to settle. Eyelid tightening with canthopexy or canthoplasty offers a safe, tailored solution with results that are subtle, supportive, and stunning.

Contact Cheng Plastic Surgery in San Jose today to schedule your private consultation and discover a brighter, more confident gaze.