Can a “normal” blepharoplasty on upper lid be turned into a cat eye?

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I had a bleph 2 years ago I want to know if it can be turned into a cat eye by just restitching the outer corner

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS · Answer

YES, the outer corners of your eyes can be elevated by revising canthopexy.  My approach is to elevate the outer corners with a stable attachment to bone using the Piezo.  Results can be dramatic and women have been happy with it.  Cheeks are elevated a bit with the lower eyelids to prevent hollowing of lower eyelids that may occur if they are lifted without cheeks.  Upper eyelids must also be opened a bit more when outer corner of eyes lifted to prevent narrowed appearance of your eyes, keeping them wide open, awake, sensuous, and beautiful.... forever.  We've been doing this procedure for a couple of years and will try to post some result pix, but haven't taken time for that yet.

Michael Zacharia, MBBS, FRACS, FAAFPS · Answer

It would be great to see a photo of your eyes. However, as a general rule if you had an upper blepharoplasty and removed the excess skin from the upper eyelid you can then also do a canthoplasty or canthopexy to lift and change the shape of the eye to be more almond. In some patients wanting a cat eye look, you may want to consider a mid-face brow lift suspension.

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