Cantoplasty (Cat Eye - Almond Eye Aesthetics)
Cantoplasty, popularly referred to as "Cat Eye," "Bella Eyes," or "Almond Eye surgery," is a specialized micro-surgical procedure performed to reposition, tighten, and elevate the lateral canthus (the outer corner of the eye). This highly effective periorbital rejuvenation strategy targets downward-sloping eye structures, correcting a structurally tired, sad, or prematurely aged expression by anchoring the outer eye corner into a higher, more youthful geometric axis.
By surgically readjusting the tension of the lateral canthal tendon against the orbital rim, cantoplasty delivers immediate, high-definition cosmetic definition while beautifully harmonizing the lower eyelid drape. At Prof. Dr. İsmail Küçüker Clinic, this minimal-incision treatment strategy is custom-tailored to the patient's unique midface and brow anatomy, yielding crisp, structurally stable, and natural-looking elongation without compromising normal eyelid functionality or causing unnecessary tissue trauma.
How Is Cat Eye (Cantoplasty) Surgery Performed? Structural Steps
The almond eye cantoplasty procedure is a highly meticulous outpatient surgery performed under tam teşekküllü hospital conditions. It can be seamlessly conducted utilizing either local anesthesia with deep sedation or general anesthesia, depending on patient comfort preferences, typically concluding within 45 to 60 minutes through the following controlled steps:
✦ Micro-Incision Placement: A minimal, highly precise micro-incision is hidden directly within the natural vertical laugh line or horizontal crease at the outer corner of the lower eyelid, leaving no apparent external scarring.
✦ Lateral Canthal Tendon Mobilization: The lateral canthal tendon is carefully isolated, freed from underlying tissue binds, and swept along an upward and outward vector to elongate the palpebral fissure.
✦ Periosteal Anchoring: The mobilized tendon structure is safely attached directly to the periosteum (the durable bone membrane covering the orbital rim) using specialized, high-strength, non-absorbable surgical threads to guarantee lifetime structural permanence.
✦ Meticulous Layered Closure: The micro-incision is sealed with roughly 3 to 4 micro-sutures, seamlessly completing the eye contour mapping.
How Does the Postoperative Process Progress?
Thanks to advanced atraumatic dissection techniques and local anesthetic infiltration, the immediate recovery period following an almond eye aesthetic surgery is overwhelmingly comfortable and pain-free. Mild post-surgical redness, temporary periorbital swelling, local edema, and transient itchiness are perfectly typical biological side effects that rapidly resolve during the first week.
The deep tissues typically adapt within 7 to 10 days, allowing patients to comfortably return to full professional and social routines. Throughout this critical 10-day healing phase, it is highly beneficial to keep the periocular area completely away from cosmetics, harsh facial cleansers, or aggressive chemical topical creams. Direct sun exposure should be countered with protective sunglasses. Your plastic surgeon will supply you with a comprehensive post-operative care kit, including targeted ophthalmic drops, to ensure a smooth recovery journey.
