The eyes are the most prominent facial feature. As a result, the shape of the eye especially influences how people perceive a person’s beauty.
There are many different shapes of an eye, all which can be enhanced to make a person appear more youthful and attractive. In many cultures, the almond eye is considered the most beautiful and favorable. Many people who do not have an almond shaped eye choose to undergo common and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures to improve the aesthetics of the eye.
Understanding the Shapes of an Eye
Sunken Eye
The sunken eye shape refers to an eye that appear to have sunk backwards in its orbit. A Sunken eye is commonly caused and worsened by age.
Bulging Eye
The bulging eye is more exposed because it protrudes outwards, causing the eye to appear larger. Due to the extra exposure, a bulging eye can become easily irritated. This condition often requires medical treatment.
Upturned Eye
Also known as a “doe eye,” the upturned eye is positioned slightly up, towards the palpebral fissure (the opening between the eyelids) and the eyebrows.
co*cker Spaniel Eye
With the co*cker spaniel eye the palpebral fissure sags outwards and downwards. The drooping shape of the co*cker spaniel eye causes patients to look sad. Often patients with co*cker spaniel eyes also have drooping eyebrows. This even further accentuates the sad appearance.
Round Eye
A round eye presents a visible sclera (the white outer layer of the eyeball) between the iris and eyelids, compared to an almond eye where the iris touches the bottom and top eyelids.
Almond Eye
An almond eye has an outer corner that is positioned slightly higher than the inner corner. Also, the eyelid covers most of the sclera (the outer white layer of the eyeball). As has been noted, many cultures consider almond eyes the most attractive and desirable.
Injection of Hyaluronic Acid
Fortunately for people who want to improve the shape of their eyes, there is a non-surgical procedure that involves the injection of Hyaluronic Acid. Found in many areas of the body, it’sa carbonate that provides moisture or lubrication.
Also found inside the eyeball, hyaluronic acid makes the fluid inside of the eye have high viscosity. It makes the gel-like fluid serve the dual function of transporting nutrients into the eye and acting as a shock absorber for the eye. As people age, their eyes tend to produce less hyaluronic acid. This contributes to the loss of the eyes’ youthful shape.
Due to its natural properties, many oculoplastic surgeons recommend the injection of hyaluronic acid to restore youthfulness to eyes. Dr. Taban of Southern California utilizes the traction technique. Which means he first injects the treatment against the bone. Dr. Taban then successfully pulls the outer corner of the eye laterally outward and upward — producing almond shaped eyes.
The exact location of the injection varies according to each patient’s orbital anatomy and it is essential that an experienced doctor performs this procedure in order to give patients the best results. The recovery of this procedure is minimal and swelling only lasts two days.
Almond Eye Shape Surgery
For patients who want a more permanent procedure, minimally invasive eye shape surgery (canthoplasty) corrects the outer corners of the eye. Dr. Taban, renowned oculoplastic surgeon, developed a modernized technique that is less invasive than previous methods. This technique is more successful in hiding visible signs of scarring and reduces the chance of future complications.
If you are considering an hyaluronic acid injection or an eye shape surgery, contact Dr. Taban’s office to schedule a consultation. He can examine your eye shape and and discuss your best treatment options.
FAQs
Oculoplastic Procedures & Treatments
The most common procedures we perform include: Blepharoplasty and eyelid ptosis surgery, known as a lid lift.
What is considered the most beautiful eye shape? ›
In many cultures, the almond eye is considered the most beautiful and favorable. Many people who do not have an almond shaped eye choose to undergo common and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures to improve the aesthetics of the eye.
What is the plastic surgery that changes the shape of your eyes? ›
The most popular and sought-after amongst them is blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, which specifically targets the eyes to enhance their shape, lift sagging skin, and restore an overall vibrant, alert, and youthful appearance.
What is the recovery time for oculoplastic surgery? ›
Most people feel ready to go out in public and back to work in about 10 to 14 days. This may depend on your job and how you feel about people knowing about your surgery.
Is Oculoplastic Surgery Painful? ›
Although the surgery is typically painless, you may have some swelling and bruising. Most people feel comfortable going out in public after 10 to 14 days.
What is the most successful eye surgery? ›
LASIK surgery
LASIK eye surgery is the best known and most commonly performed laser refractive surgery to correct vision problems. Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) can be an alternative to glasses or contact lenses.
What is the most flattering eye shape? ›
So the almond eye shape is technically 'the most desired' shape. This eye shape can handle just about any type of makeup and it will look good.
Which eye shape is most rare? ›
What is the rarest eye shape? The almond shape is often considered the most uncommon and is associated with a unique and captivating look.
What is the prettiest eye color? ›
One thing these survey results have in common is that light-colored eyes — green, gray, blue, and hazel — are named as the most attractive eye colors in the world. In one large survey of more than 66,000 people, green was chosen as the most attractive eye color.
What is Barbie eye surgery? ›
What is Thermage Barbie Eye? Thermage® system is a non-invasive procedure that's clinically proven to help smooth wrinkles in the skin for overall younger looking appearance. The treatment delivers natural looking results with little to no downtime – on all skin tones, on and off the face, all in a single procedure.
Wavefront-guided and topography-guided LASIK are advanced techniques that provide highly customized treatments. Wavefront-guided technology maps the eye's unique irregularities and guides the laser to correct specific imperfections, addressing higher-order aberrations for more precise vision correction.
What is the surgery for old looking eyes? ›
Surgery is usually the best treatment for drooping eyelids. This specialized surgical procedure for dermatochalasis is called blepharoplasty, and is usually performed by an ophthalmologist who has special training in handling these delicate areas surrounding your eyes.
Is it safe to have Oculoplastic Surgery? ›
All surgery has risks, including reaction to anesthesia and blood clots. Besides those, rare risks of eyelid surgery include: Infection and bleeding. Dry, irritated eyes.
What is the fastest way to recover from eyelid surgery? ›
Rapid Recovery Tips for Blepharoplasty Surgery that Everyone Should Know
- Apply ice packs to reduce swelling and bruising.
- Apply sunscreen as directed by your doctor to minimize scarring.
- Stop smoking before surgery and avoid it during the recovery period.
In addition to feeling relief from chronic eye conditions, patients further benefit from the cosmetic changes that this surgery provides, including: Appearing less tired. Creating a smoother forehead.
What type of surgeon is best for eyelid surgery? ›
Blepharoplasty is the type of surgery that repairs droopy eyelids. An ophthalmologist or a plastic and reconstructive surgeon can perform this surgery. During the surgery, the surgeon makes an incision in the natural fold of your eye, and removes excess skin, muscle and possibly fat along your upper eye lid.
Should I see an oculoplastic or plastic surgeon for blepharoplasty? ›
Two of the most common surgeries performed by oculoplastic surgeons are blepharoplasty and ptosis repair – both considered “lid lift” procedures for droopy upper lids. Blepharoplasty treats patients who have excess or saggy upper lid skin that folds over the eyelashes.
What is the most common eyelid surgery? ›
Blepharoplasty (BLEF-uh-roe-plas-tee) is a type of surgery that removes excess skin from the eyelids. With age, eyelids stretch, and the muscles supporting them weaken. As a result, excess skin and fat can gather above and below your eyelids. This can cause sagging eyebrows, droopy upper lids and bags under the eyes.
What is better than blepharoplasty? ›
Brow Lift Procedure: Overview
Lifting the area around the brow bone and hairline enhances the overall appearance of the forehead and eye region. If you are looking to rejuvenate your upper face and achieve a more youthful look, a brow lift may be the ideal procedure for you.
