This author had a facelift. Her eyes look different, much softer in the before pics. Is it in the lift itself? (photos)

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I had a similar result after a facelift w/no eyework. Very light eyes that look smaller and strange afterward. Is it in the lift itself? The pull? Or is this just part of a facelift? I'm sure her age/lighting have an affect, but there is a different 'look' to her eyes and it's not attractive, why does it happen and can it be corrected? thank you. (my lift was either a deep plane or smas..unfortunately, no detailed surgical notes)

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Facelift that leverage the actual lifting by putting tension on the skin can lead to artificial results. You should see the pre-and postoperative photographs of the surgeon you choose to make certain you like the product that he is delivering.

Robert M. Freund, MD · Answer

One of the problems with older techniques in eyelid surgery is the loss of a distinct lateral canthus. In other words. the outside corer of the eye becomes less angular and more rounded. It also pulls away from the bone and narrows the width of the eye. Today, we focus on maintaining a tight lateral canthus so the eye stays younger looking.

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