CAN I ACHIEVE THE CAT EYE LOOK?

The area around the eyes has always been a focal point for aesthetics and beauty. The position of the lateral brow and the position of the junction of the eyelids goes back to ancient Egypt. The Egyptians –– both men and women supported and embraced the so-called cat eye look. Why this was important is the subject of many theories and investigations. It has become trendy of late in the Western world.

The cat eye look is confusing because it refers to both the eyebrow position laterally as well as the junction of the upper and lower eyelids. Both desire and upward slant. That is the lateral brow is desired to be higher than anatomically normal. To achieve this providers have used neuromodulators like Botox to weaken the small depressor area of the lateral brow therefore creating a temporary elevation of this area. I emphasize temporary.

A little bit more permanent repositioning is the barbed PDO threads. Several of these threads are placed strategically to lift the lateral eyebrow. Very rarely a filler can be used if there is volume loss to attempt this similar maneuver. Botox, threads, and fillers are temporary.

Cat Eye Look

It should be noted that the junction of the upper lateral eyelid and the lower lateral eyelid meet laterally in a ligament that can be repositioned higher on the bone therefore creating an eyelid cat eye. This is not to be confused with the lateral brow lift which repositions the lateral eyebrow. These two definitive operations performed separately or together can potentially create the permanent elevation and upward angle referred to as the cat eye look.

The fox eye is a harsh and more upward angle of the eyebrow with the elimination of the natural lateral curvature where the lateral brow meets the central brow. So, the answer is yes you can achieve this look most permanently with a lateral brow lift. And of course, never forget a good gel eyeliner that can recreate the desired look!