Cat Eye Lift in Seattle, WA

A cat eye lift often called a Fox Eye Lift, reshapes and supports the outer eye corner to create a slightly more lifted, elongated eye contour. Patients often choose this procedure because it can:

1. reduce a downturned outer corner
2. sharpen outer-corner definition
3. create a longer, more almond-shaped appearance
4. add support to the lower lid when laxity shows up with age

Depending on your eyelid structure and goals, we use one of two techniques:

1. Canthopexy (support & tightening without full reconstruction)
2. Canthoplasty (structural reshaping & repositioning of the canthus)

Many patients also benefit from a combined plan, such as upper or lower blepharoplasty, brow-tail lift, or skin resurfacing around the eye for smoother texture and better harmony.

Most people use these terms interchangeably:

1. Cat eye lift - the aesthetic goal (lifted, elongated outer eye)
2. Fox eye lift - a popular name for the same look
3. Canthopexy & canthoplasty are the medical techniques that create that look

During your cat eye surgery Seattle consultation, we translate your goal into a plan that protects eyelid function and long-term support.

Canthopexy (Support & Tightening)

What it does: Tightens and supports the outer corner of the eye without fully reconstructing the canthus.

When we often choose it: When you want a subtle lift and you have enough natural canthal structure to support tightening.

You may fit if:

• You want a refined, conservative change
• You have mild lower-lid laxity or early pull-down risk
• You want sharper outer-corner definition without major reshaping

Canthoplasty (Reshape & Reposition)

What it does: Reshapes and repositions the outer corner for a more structural change and stronger stabilization.

When we often choose it: When you need a more noticeable tilt or stronger correction for laxity or position concerns.

You may fit if:

• You want a more noticeable outer-corner tilt
• You have moderate laxity or lower-lid position concerns
• You need symmetry correction or stronger stabilization

Our Priority

Eyelid function comes first: We protect eyelid support and natural closure first, then refine the aesthetics.

Least invasive, most stable plan: We aim for the least invasive approach that still gives a stable, beautiful result.

Best end result: Natural, balanced results that don’t look tight or strained, while keeping the eyelid’s protective function intact.

You may fit cat eye lift surgery if you:

1. want a lifted outer corner without an overdone look
2. feel the outer eye looks downturned, heavy, or tired
3. want a more almond-shaped or elongated eye contour
4. have mild-to-moderate laxity and want better lower-lid support
5. stay in good health and hold realistic expectations

You may need a different approach or a combined plan if your main concern comes from:

1. heavy upper lid skin, often responds best to upper blepharoplasty
2. brow-tail descent, responds best to a brow-tail lift
3. under-eye bags or hollowing, responds best to lower blepharoplasty and/or volume restoration

Your cat eye surgery consultation is scheduled with Dr. Sajan. During your visit, he will assess your lower-lid support, outer-corner position and symmetry, brow-tail position, and skin quality to understand what your anatomy can safely support.

You’re welcome to bring goal photos, and Dr. Sajan will explain what will look natural on your face and whether combining treatments could improve balance and long-term results.

Step 1: Comfort & Anesthesia

We tailor anesthesia to your plan and comfort. Many patients do well with local anesthesia and sedation, and some plans call for deeper anesthesia depending on complexity and combination procedures.

Step 2: Outer Corner Refinement

We perform canthopexy or canthoplasty to lift and support the lateral canthus with careful attention to eyelid function, symmetry, and natural curvature.

Step 3: Optional Enhancements

Some patients combine a cat eye lift with:

1. Upper blepharoplasty
2. Lower blepharoplasty
3. Brow-tail lift
4. Resurfacing/tightening treatments for fine lines and texture

Combination planning matters because the cat eye look often depends on the relationship between the brow tail, upper lid skin, lower-lid tension, and midface support.

Most patients tell us recovery feels manageable when they understand the timeline.

Days 1-3: Swelling and bruising usually peak, and tightness can feel normal. You’ll rest, use cold compresses, and keep your head elevated.

Days 4-10: Bruising starts to fade and swelling becomes easier to conceal. Many patients return to normal routines with limits.

Weeks 2-6: The shape continues to refine and the outer corners settle into a softer, more natural look. We guide your return to exercise and full activity.

Months 2-3: Final contour keeps improving and incision lines fade and become harder to notice.

We give you clear aftercare instructions so you never guess during healing.

A surgical cat eye lift can provide long-lasting improvement, but how long your result holds depends on the technique used, your tissue strength and healing, your natural aging process, and whether brow position and lid support are addressed as part of the plan. At Allure Esthetic, we aim for stable, natural-looking support and avoid an overly tight appearance, since tightness can look less natural over time and may place unnecessary stress on eyelid function.

We build pricing around your surgical plan. Cost typically depends on:

• canthopexy vs. canthoplasty complexity
• combination procedures (upper/lower blepharoplasty, brow-tail lift)
• symmetry correction or revision needs
• anesthesia and facility requirements

During your consultation, we outline your exact plan and what it includes, so you can make a confident decision.

The eye area rewards precision, millimeters can change your expression, symmetry, and softness. Our approach is anatomy-led, meaning we prioritize support and function first. It’s also customized to your eyelid structure, designed to look natural from every angle, and carefully planned around the outer corner position, lid tension, and brow-tail harmony. We serve patients throughout the Seattle area, including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Tacoma, Everett, and across Washington.

Now that you know what cat eye lift surgery in Seattle looks like, the next step is to find out what your anatomy can safely support. If you feel like cat eye lift can make a difference, we are here to help. Call us on (206) 895- 3148 or visit our website https://www.allureesthetic.com/ to get more details. We’ll evaluate your eyelid support, discuss your goals, and map out the safest path to the results you want.

Does a Cat Eye Lift look natural?

It can look extremely natural when the lift matches your anatomy and isn’t over-rotated. We focus on balanced, believable results.

Is Cat Eye Lift the same as blepharoplasty?

Not exactly. Blepharoplasty removes or repositions eyelid skin/fat. Cat eye lift focuses on the outer corner position and support. Many patients benefit from combining them.

Is a thread lift the same as Cat Eye surgery?

A thread lift can create a temporary “lifted” effect in select patients, but it’s not the same as surgical canthopexy/canthoplasty and typically doesn’t offer the same structural longevity.

Will it change my eye shape permanently?

Surgical techniques can create long-lasting shape refinement. The goal is subtle, stable enhancement, not an unnatural transformation.

How soon can I go back to work?

Many patients return in about 7-10 days depending on bruising and how public-facing their work is.