The Fox Eye Lift: Why Partial Incision Double Eyelid Surgery is Key for an Attractive Eye Shape

The Fox Eye Lift: Why Partial Incision Double Eyelid Surgery is Key for an Attractive Eye Shape

Hello, this is Dr. Kim Yong-woo from Returning Plastic Surgery.

The demand for the Fox Eye Lift is growing day by day. While a drooping outer eye corner is a natural part of aging, it's also a significant concern for many people, even those in their 20s.

Drooping eye corners can make you look tired and sad. To fix this, many people do extensive online and in-person research before visiting us at Returning Plastic Surgery.

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But is the Fox Eye Lift alone enough to fix a drooping outer eye corner?

To answer this, we must first distinguish between "pseudo-drooping" (caused by sagging skin on the outer eyelid) and "true-drooping" (a genuine downward-slanting canthal tilt).

In reality, cases where only the eye corner itself is drooping are rare. Most of the time, the appearance of a drooping corner is caused by sagging skin on the outer part of the upper eyelid.

Pseudo-Drooping

When the canthal tilt is normal, but the corner appears to droop due to sagging outer skin.

In the photo above, the eye corner appears to be drooping. However, the actual canthal tilt is near-normal. The drooping appearance is caused by sagging skin on the outer eyelid.

True-Drooping

When the canthal tilt is low (an anti-Mongolian slant).

 

In contrast, "true-drooping" involves an anti-Mongolian slant, where the outer corner of the eye (lateral canthus) is positioned lower than the inner corner (medial canthus).

For true-drooping, a Fox Eye Lift can directly correct the anti-Mongolian slant. However, for pseudo-drooping, additional surgery to address the sagging outer skin must also be considered.

Let's look at the top-ranking surgeries that should be performed alongside a Fox Eye Lift.

Top 3 Surgeries to Combine with a Fox Eye Lift

#1: Partial or Full Incision Double Eyelid Surgery

 

Most double eyelids, especially natural or non-incisional ones, have a crease adhesion that extends from the inner corner to the original outer corner (Point A). After a Fox Eye Lift, the outer corner is extended and elevated to a new position (Point B). This can cause the original eyelid line to look disconnected or "cut-off."

As you can see in the photo above, when the outer corner moves from A to B, the skin in this new section can look pinched and saggy. Therefore, by creating a new adhesion from A to B through a partial incision, we can create a cleaner, seamless, and more polished line.

#2: Sub-Brow Lift If the sagging skin is significant and thick, a double eyelid procedure alone may not be sufficient. A sub-brow lift, which removes the heavy, drooping skin from just beneath the eyebrow, is necessary to achieve a truly refreshed and open result from the Fox Eye Lift.

#3: Forehead Lift (Brow Lift) In cases of severe brow ptosis (drooping eyebrows), the brows themselves must be lifted with a forehead lift before performing the Fox Eye Lift. This is essential for creating a bright and open eye area. This combination is particularly common among Western patients, who often have naturally lower-set brows.

Fox Eye Lift + Combination Surgery Results

Fox Eye Lift + Partial Incision Double Eyelid

Fox Eye Lift + Incisional Double Eyelid

Fox Eye Lift + Sub-Brow Lift + Partial Incision Double Eyelid

Fox Eye Lift + Forehead Lift

 

 

The Fox Eye Lift is a highly satisfying surgical method that can restore confidence and provide a younger, more vibrant impression for those concerned about drooping eye corners. I urge you to have a thorough consultation with a specialist in eye surgery to find the most suitable and attractive eye shape for you.

Thank you! This has been Dr. Kim Yong-woo of Returning Plastic Surgery.