Fox Eye Thread Lift

Also known as: fox eye threads, cat eye thread lift, almond eye threads, lifting threads, thickening threads

Thread Lifts

AI Aesthetician Summary

1. What Is a Fox Eye Thread Lift?

A Fox Eye Thread Lift, also known as a cat eye or almond eye thread lift, is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure designed to elevate the lateral aspect of the eyebrows and the outer corner of the eye (lateral canthus). This creates a more almond-shaped, elong...

Treatment Details

Targets

Concerns:Hooded Eyes Sagging Skin Crow's Feet Wrinkles

Areas:Eye, Forehead

Tissues:Skin (Epidermis, Dermis), Subcutaneous Fat

Longevity:1-2 Years

How it Works

Duration:60 minutes

Anesthesia:Local Injection

Pain Level:Moderate

Techniques:Threading

Technique Notes:Absorbable threads are placed under the skin to reposition tissue and provide collagen-stimulating support as they dissolve.

Session Notes:Usually performed as a single session with maintenance or revision based on thread type, tissue heaviness, and desired lift.

Post Treatment

Downtime:5 days

Post-care:Avoid strenuous exercise, facial massage, dental work, wide mouth opening, and sleeping on the treated side for the provider-directed period. Report increasing pain, visible threads, drainage, or asymmetry.

Risks:Bruising, swelling, tenderness, dimpling, asymmetry, thread visibility, infection, extrusion, migration, nerve irritation, breakage, or need for removal/revision.

Additional Information

Invasiveness:Minimally Invasive

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