Cheek Lift to Make Eye More Almond-shaped?

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Can Cheek Lift elevate the corner of the eyes to make it more almond type? How does it work?

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

The cheeklift (one version of it) is tailor made to restore almond eye shape.  It can even be used to correct bulging eye appearance either after surgery or from congenital bulging eyes.  We have several publications and book chapters on exactly that topic below.
There are many types of cheeklift.  There is not one cheeklift that does everything.  Cheeklifts are very different from each other in their design and what they accomplish.  Some of them lift the entire cheekpad complex up and out.  Others are best for the lower eyelids to avoid changes in eye shape.  Others place self-dissolving hooks to elevate the cheeks up and out.  Some involve incisions inside the mouth and in the temple.  Others, just at the lower eyelid or even just the corner of the eyelid.
For changing the eye shape back to an almond shape, we prefer an ultrashort incision cheeklift (USIC) coupled with a canthopexy or canthoplasty (depending on the condition and looseness of the lower eyelid, canthal shape, etc.).  This works basically at a superficial level, elevating cheek tissue.  That is then used in conjunction with the canthopexy/canthoplasty to elevate the corner of the eye and achieve a smoother eye-cheek junction.  We prefer whenever possible to completely avoid the orbital septum, the layer that can cause pulling down of the lower eyelid.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello urbayA facelift will:
smooth out major folds and wrinkles,tighten the tissues beneath your skin,remove sagging and excess skin.A facelift can also reduce excess skin around the neck and jawline.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

The almond shape of the eye is more related to the way the outer corner of the eye is secured to the bone of the orbit.   This is best addressed with a procedure called a canhopexy or canthoplasty
Cheek lifts can lift and enhance the fullness of the cheek which will contribute to the almond shape but that alone will not achieve the desired shape.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

The risk you take in trying to change this eye shape to an almond shape is not worth the gain. However, if you have a 'round' eye after already having surgery, then it is worth the risk.

Cheek Lift to Make Eye More Almond-shaped?

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Answer: Canthopexy and cheeklift are probably your best options for almond shaped eyes

Answer: Canthopexy and cheeklift are probably your best options for almond shaped eyes

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Cheek Lift to Make Eye More Almond-shaped?

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Answer: Canthopexy and cheeklift are probably your best options for almond shaped eyes

Answer: Canthopexy and cheeklift are probably your best options for almond shaped eyes

Answer: Cheek Lift for more almond-shaped eyes

Answer: Cheek Lift for more almond-shaped eyes

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