The "fox eye" look, characterized by an elongated and lifted outer corner of the eye, can be achieved through surgical and non-surgical methods.
Surgical Options:
Canthoplasty
- What it is: A surgical procedure that repositions the outer corner of the eye (lateral canthus).
- How it works: The surgeon lifts and tightens the tissues at the corner of the eye, creating an upward slant.
- Benefits:
- Reshapes round eyes into a more almond shape.
- Corrects drooping or sagging lower eyelids.
- Creates the desired upward slant associated with the fox eye aesthetic.
- Considerations: This is a surgical procedure, so it involves risks and recovery time.
Non-Surgical Options
While non-surgical methods cannot create the same dramatic results as surgery, they can subtly enhance the eye area.
Makeup Techniques:
- Eyeliner: Apply winged eyeliner extending upwards at the outer corner of the eye to create a visual lift.
- Eyeshadow: Use strategic shading and highlighting with eyeshadow to elongate and lift the outer eye area.
- Contouring: Apply contouring makeup under the outer corner of the brow and extending towards the temple to create a lifted appearance.
Other Techniques:
- Threads: Temporary lifts can be achieved using dissolvable threads placed under the skin. Results are typically not permanent.
- Botox: Strategic Botox injections can relax the muscles around the eyes, leading to a slight lift. Results are also temporary.
Summary Table:
| Method | Type | How It Works | Permanence | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canthoplasty | Surgical | Lifts and repositions the outer corner of the eye (lateral canthus). | Permanent | Significant reshaping of eye shape, correction of drooping eyelids. | Surgical procedure, risks and recovery time involved. |
| Makeup | Non-Surgical | Uses eyeliner, eyeshadow, and contouring to create the illusion of lifted eyes. | Temporary | Non-invasive, easily changed or adjusted. | Results are less significant, requires daily application. |
| Threads | Non-Surgical | Temporary lift by placement of threads under the skin. | Temporary | Minimally invasive. | Results are temporary. |
| Botox | Non-Surgical | Relaxes the muscles around the eyes, potentially leading to a slight lift. | Temporary | Minimally invasive. | Results are temporary. |
