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How to Achieve Cat's Eye Look for Sad Eyes?

I look sad and my eyes slant downward and I'm only 27 years old. Is there a better surgery than Blepharoplasty for more slanted "cat's eye" look?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by danielleslavis@aol.com in ft lauderdale fl

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A personal consultation is needed to answer this question

Dear Danielle There is no substitute for a personal consultation with a surgery to determine what is best for you. The downward slant that you are describing could be related to how the eyelids insert into the lateral canthus. Or it could be do to a relative eyebrow ptosis. Without an accurate assessment of the problem it is not possible to advise you on the best solution. In general, the best approach is to use the lease invasive method that is likely to address your concerns. A personal... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Slanted lower eyelids

For patients who have bowing of their lower eyelids, we very commonly incorporate procedures that tighten the lower lids with blepharoplasty. Depending on your specific anatomy, and surgeon preference, the operation varies. Lower eyelid tightening procedures basically fall into 1 of 2 categories. Canthopexy, which involves taking sutures though the outer support structures of the lower eyelids and fixating the lid to solid tissue around the outer orbital wall, and canthoplasty, in... more

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