Almond Eyes, Cat-Eyes, Fox Eyes, call it whatever you will but designer eyes have hit a cosmetic cultural chord.
The upwardly slanting, elongated, near-feline eye shape seen on young supermodels including Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner and Hayley Bieber are being requested in dermatological and surgical clinics more than ever before.
From small tweaks, stitches and injectables, to more invasive eyelid surgery, the eye area has been identified as a key focal area for cosmetic improvement efforts. Eyes are often the first sign of aging with fine lines, crow’s feet and the hooded eye effect whereby the skin on and around the eyelid begins to lose structure and droop but more than that, almond eyes are considered the utmost beauty standard.
What esthetic procedures achieve the designer fox eyes look?
Fox eye surgery is at the extreme end of the spectrum and carries a high risk of swelling, bruising, scarring and in some cases, an undesired finished effect. Far more advisable according to professionals is achieving the Bella Hadid fox eye trend look using a thread lift technique whereby dermatological threads are stitched into and under the skin to lift and tighten areas of loose skin. Carried out alongside local anesthetic, thread lifts are minimally-invasive, typically last a few years and do not require a scalpel.
Injections locales for hooded eyes
There’s been a surge in this type of procedures for hooded eyes, aiming to lift the brow by relaxing the muscles around the upper face. This non-surgical tweak can open up the eye area, but the effect is temporary and often paired with dermal fillers to reshape the contours of the eyes. However, over-reliance on fillers may lead to overstretched skin and a less defined appearance over time.
As an alternative or complement to injectables, LYMA’s approach to skin rejuvenation supports the skin’s natural strength and resilience. The LYMA Laser offers non-invasive, precision-targeted technology that can be used safely at home, while LYMA Skincare delivers patented Retinyl Palmitate – a next-generation vitamin A derivative – to help visibly refine texture and improve firmness over time.
Meanwhile, HydroCurc®, a highly bioavailable form of curcumin in the LYMA Supplement, has been studied for its role in supporting skin quality through its antioxidant activity. Together, they represent a holistic, science-led way to maintain skin confidence without overloading on aesthetic treatments.
What is blepharoplasty eye surgery?
Eyelid surgery, called blepharoplasty consistently ranks as the 4th most performed plastic surgery and surgeons are seeing an increase year after year. There were 120,747 Blepharoplasty eyelid surgeries performed in America during 2023, up 5% from the previous year and of those 30,218 (25%) were carried out on 40-54 years olds and 67,628 (56%) on the 55-69 age bracket.
Though eyelid surgery is overwhelmingly chosen by women, it’s also becoming popular among male patients as an anti-aging technique. This surgical procedure rejuvenates the eyes by removing excess skin, fat and muscle, opening the eyes for a more refreshed look. It involves lifting the outer corner of the upper eyelid and pulling it upwards and outwards, towards the temples.
Reasons why you might want an eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty:
- Correction of hooded eyelids
- Correction of drooping eyelids that turn down at the outer corners
- Reduce age-associated eye puffiness
- Tighten lower eyelids
Risk and complications with blepharoplasty surgery
A key factor in eye plastic surgery recovery is the swelling that occurs post-blepharoplasty. Swelling is a natural response as the body heals and can be more pronounced in the first few days following surgery. While swelling gradually subsides over time, full recovery takes weeks, sometimes even months.
Doctors and dermatologists are finding the LYMA Lasers to be excellent facial devices to treat swelling and bruising after cosmetic eyelid treatments and accelerate eye plastic surgery recovery time. Low-level laser light (as in the LYMA Laser) has been used in medical settings for decades to aid muscle and tendon recovery, take down joint inflammation and speed up the body’s healing processes.
The powerful central laser beam in the LYMA Laser delivers energy into the epidermis to repair, rejuvenate and target inflammation. Patients see faster recovery times, less pronounced swelling and bruises disappear in much quicker times.
LYMA: The cold Laser designed for the eye area
The LYMA Laser is one of the few devices engineered to be safely used around the delicate eye area, delivering a completely non-invasive and zero-damage approach to supporting skin appearance over time.
Unlike traditional ablative or “hot” lasers that generate heat and can’t be used near the eyes without clinical supervision, LYMA’s patented technology uses cold,