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Cat's Eye Look Surgery?

asked 2 years ago by urbay in florida
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 3,919 times
Tags: eyelids, eyes

A friend of mine told me that there is a surgery called the "Cat's eye look" that makes eyes look sexy and attractive. Is this true?

13 answers to Cat's Eye Look Surgery?

Eyelid surgery for a "cat's eye" look? Don't do it.

It's amazing how little one has to reposition the lateral canthus (the outer corner of the eye) to change the over look of the patient's face. As little as a millimeter or two can be very obvious. However, such repositioning is highly unlikely to give a patient a "sexy" look to the eyes. Far more likely is the chance that it will make the eyes look weird, asymmetrical, or "surgical." We specifically try to avoid that, in fact. I'd be really leery of any surgeon... more

David C. Pearson, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Cat's Eye Blepharoplasty

Great question. In fact, this is a question that is frequently raised by prospective patients as something they specifically don't want. What you are describing is an elevation of the outer corner (lateral canthus) of the eye. The lateral canthus is the condensation of muscle fibers that attach the eye muscle to the bone of the orbital rim; this can be elevated and re-attached to create the look you are describing. However, this procedure crosses over from what I describe as rejuvenative... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Surgery for "Sexy Eyes"

Here's the long and short of it, eyes either are or are not sexy to begin with. This has a lot to due with genetic and what others perceive as "sexy." Yes, a lower lid canthopexy can change the angle of the eye to the more oblique angle that is considered the "Disney Eyes" or the western idea of sexy eyes but this doesn't work for everyone. Often wide open round eyes are more sexy or the "bedroom eyes" of people with blepharochelasis is a favorite of mine... more

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

The cat is not out of the bag!

I have not heard of this named procedure but it is important that cosmetic surgery produce an improvement that is natural. This is true all cosmetic surgery but in my opinion especially for a blepharoplasty. Significantly altering the position of the eyelids can produce complications that may affect the eye by not allowing the eyelids to protect the eye. This may produce dryness of the surface of the eye, abnormal eyelash position that could irritate the eye, and abnormal drainage pattern... more

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Cat's eye surgery

I have never heard specifically about this type oif surgery, but I think that you are referring to a canthopexy or canthoplasty of the lateral canthus of the eye. This is often done to support the lower eyelid during bleharoplasty. I never want my patients to have a cat's eye look because that is not natural.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

The Cat's Eyes

This surgery is called a canthoplasty and yes, it can be done. If you think about it generically then most of us would say that it is cosmetically not a good thing. I don´t perform it for patients who have a nice corner to their eye, but there are some cases where it is helpful or even necessary (for patients with very bulging eyes that have their lower lids done. Most would say that it is an operation seen on Nip Tuck and some of the worst plastic surgery results in magazines and the... more

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Cats' eyes look better on cats

In my opinion, changing the cant / slant of the outer corner of the eyes with a CANTHOPEXY or CANTHOPLASTY leads to an exaggerated, freaky look. I think changing an appearance in this fashion is short sighted at best but may be indicative of some body image issues. Cats' eyes look much better on cats.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Cat eye look

Some people find this look desireable while others find it unacceptable and a sign of "overdone surgery". This is typically accomplished using a technique called lateral canthopexy or canthoplasty.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Surgery for cat's eye look

The cat’s eye look is probably referring to either a canthopexy or canthoplasty procedure that is only indicated for certain people who have rounded lower eyes or hound dog-looking eyes. It is not done on everybody; otherwise it would make a normal person’s eye look surgical.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Cat's eye look

Hello, Any surgery that is performed should be tailored to that individual and in harmony with their facial structures. Attempting to mimic the appearance of a cat would not be in one's best interest. Thank you, and best of luck. Dr. Nassif

Paul S. Nassif, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Cat eye look

The only time this is appropriate is if the outer corner of the eyes have a downward slant (known medically as an anti-Mongoloid slant) resulting in a sad eye appearance. The surgery to correct that is a lateral canthopexy.

Peter T. Truong, MD
Fresno Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.facialsurgerydr.com

Natural-looking cosmetic surgery is best

Most cosmetic surgeons feel that it is not wise to change the shape of your eyes, unless your eyelidsare in an abnormal position. If the outside corners of your eyelids are tightened and elevated to a great degree it could give you a look of a cat's eyes. Almost always, the best cosmetic surgery it surgery that looks natural.

Marc Cohen, MD
Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon

Canthoplasties Can Produce a More Feline Shape to Eyelids

When performing lower eyelid surgery, I usually tighten the lateral canthus (the outer junction of the upper and lower eyelids) to prevent ectropion (the pulling of the lower eyelid away from the eyeball itself). If a patient has an established ectropion (from nerve injury, scarring, age, or whatever), I might tighten the lower eyelid even more with a procedure called a lateral tarsal strip canthoplasty. However, I have never performed this surgery to change someone's "look." ... more