1mm Plastic Surgery · Gangnam, Seoul
Cat eye surgery is a specialized eye-shaping procedure designed to create a longer, lifted, and more almond-shaped eye appearance by adjusting the position of the outer eye corner and improving eye contours.
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Cat eye surgery is a specialized eye-shaping procedure designed to create a longer, lifted, and more almond-shaped eye appearance by adjusting the position of the outer eye corner and improving eye contours. At 1mm Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea, cat eye surgery may involve lateral canthoplasty, lower canthoplasty, temple lift, ptosis correction, double eyelid surgery, or eye shape correction depending on the patient's anatomy and goals. The procedure focuses on creating elegant, feminine, and naturally elongated eyes while maintaining facial harmony and balanced proportions. Canthoplasty is one of the most common techniques used to reshape and elevate the outer corner of the eye for a more almond-shaped appearance.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Eon Rok Do, board-certified plastic surgeon · Updated October 2026
Overview
Cat eye surgery refers to a group of customized procedures designed to:
Unlike standard double eyelid surgery, cat eye surgery focuses primarily on eye shape, eye corner positioning, and horizontal eye length. Canthoplasty modifies the outer canthus to create a more elongated eye contour.
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Cat-eye shaped eyes typically feature:
The goal is to achieve a sophisticated and elegant appearance without looking overdone.
Candidates
You may be a candidate if you have:
A thorough consultation is necessary to determine the safest and most effective treatment plan.
Procedure
Lateral canthoplasty is one of the most important components of cat eye surgery.
Benefits may include:
Canthoplasty specifically modifies the outer corner of the eye and is commonly used to create a cat-eye appearance.
Lower canthoplasty may help:
This procedure is often combined with lateral canthoplasty for comprehensive eye reshaping.
Some patients benefit from a temple lift to enhance the overall effect.
Benefits may include:
Patients with droopy eyelids may require ptosis correction to improve:
Double eyelid surgery may be combined with cat eye surgery to improve:
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Typically focuses on:
Often emphasizes:
Many patients seeking cat eye surgery prefer a softer and more natural outcome. Cat-eye and fox-eye procedures both commonly utilize canthoplasty techniques.
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Patients with round eyes often seek:
Customized canthoplasty procedures may help create a more refined eye appearance.
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Downturned eyes can create a tired or sad appearance.
Treatment may improve:
The goal is subtle enhancement while preserving natural expressions.
Real result
A canthoplasty result at 1mm Plastic Surgery, Gangnam. Every case is planned around the patient's own anatomy.
Published with patient consent. Individual results vary with anatomy, healing and the technique used.
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Results
Patients often achieve:
Eye shape significantly influences overall facial aesthetics.
Elevating the outer eye area can create a fresher and more energetic look.
Surgical reshaping of the canthal structures provides durable improvement compared with temporary cosmetic solutions.
Recovery
Recovery varies depending on the procedures performed and individual healing characteristics.
Procedure
Yes. Common combinations include:
Combined procedures often produce more comprehensive and harmonious results.
Why 1mm
Patients choose 1mm Plastic Surgery because of:
Questions
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Cat eye surgery is a customized eye-shaping procedure designed to create longer, lifted, and almond-shaped eyes through canthoplasty and other eye contouring techniques.
Cat eye surgery may involve lateral canthoplasty, lower canthoplasty, temple lift, ptosis correction, and double eyelid surgery depending on the patient's anatomy.
Double eyelid surgery creates an eyelid crease, while cat eye surgery focuses on eye shape, eye corner position, and eye elongation.
Yes. Lateral canthoplasty is commonly used to increase horizontal eye length and create a more elongated appearance.
Results are generally long-lasting, although natural aging continues over time.
Yes. In appropriate candidates, cat eye surgery may improve mild downward eye tilt and elevate the outer eye corner.
Modern techniques focus on creating elegant and natural-looking results that complement the patient's facial features.
Yes. Many patients benefit from combining ptosis correction with cat eye surgery to improve eye opening and overall balance.
Most swelling improves significantly within several weeks, while final refinement continues over several months.
Yes. Many international patients travel to Gangnam, Seoul, Korea for advanced cat eye surgery and customized eye shape correction.
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Representative Director of 1mm Plastic Surgery and board-certified plastic surgeon. Every operation at 1mm is performed by the surgeon named in your consultation and surgery record — no ghost or proxy surgery. Full surgeon profiles · English-speaking eyelid surgeon in Seoul
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