Almond Eye Surgery

Almond Eye Surgery

Almond Eye Surgery (Bella Eyes): More Attractive and Vigorous Look

Eyes are the most decisive and characteristic element of facial expression. Over time, due to gravity, aging, or genetic factors, a sagging eye structure can give a tired, sleepy, and older appearance. Almond eye surgery, medically known as Canthopexy or Canthoplasty, is a procedure to give the eye a more slanted, dynamic, and aesthetic form by moving the outer corner of the eye upwards and outwards.

 

What is Almond Eye Surgery?

Almond eye aesthetics is the surgical repositioning of the "lateral canthal" point of the eye. This operation is not just an aesthetic concern, but also the most effective method to permanently erase the low and tired expression. In modern aesthetic surgery, this procedure, also called "Bella Eyes" or "Fox Eyes", gives the face a younger and fresher look.

 

Recovery Process After Almond Eye Surgery: A Day-by-Day Guide

Although almond eye surgery is a surgical procedure, thanks to modern techniques, the recovery process is quite fast and comfortable. Here is the process that awaits you after the operation:

First 48 Hours: Critical Rest Period

  • Cold Compress: Ice application to the eye area periodically for the first two days minimizes edema (swelling) and bruising.
  • Sleeping Position: Keeping the head higher than the body (using double pillows) accelerates healing by preventing tissue fluid accumulation.
  • Medication Use: Regular use of antibiotic drops and creams prescribed by the doctor eliminates the risk of infection.

 

Week 1: Return to Social Life

  • Status of Stitches: Depending on the technique used, non-absorbable stitches are usually removed on the 5th or 7th day. After this stage, wounds close rapidly.
  • Reduction of Swelling: Most of the swelling subsides by the end of the first week, and the new form of the eye becomes apparent.
  • Makeup and Lenses: Light makeup and contact lens use are generally allowed after the 7th day.

 

First Month: Full Recovery and Final Appearance

  • Activity Restriction: For the first 2-3 weeks, heavy sports and environments that increase tissue edema such as hammams, saunas, and steam baths should be avoided.
  • Sun Protection: Protecting the surgical areas from the sun's UV rays (with sunglasses and protective creams) is vital to avoid scarring.
  • Settling of Results: It takes about 1 month for the tissues to fully heal and for the looks to take their most natural form.

 

How is Almond Eye Surgery Performed?

The operation is usually a short procedure lasting approximately 45-60 minutes under local anesthesia or light sedation.

Technical Details of the Operation

  • Personalized Planning: The ideal slant ratio suitable for the patient's facial bone structure and eyebrow distance is determined.
  • Surgical Application: The ligaments (canthus) at the outer corner of the eye are freed through micro-incisions and securely fixed to the bone membrane (periosteum) at the upper part.
  • Combined Aesthetics: To further emphasize the look, this procedure can be performed simultaneously with brow lift, temple lift, or eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty).