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If you’re drawn to a more elongated, lifted eye shape—often described online as “fox eye,” “cat eye,” or “almond eye”—it’s important to know that this look can come from different anatomical factors. For some people, the outer eye corner sits slightly downturned. For others, the lid support is weak, or the upper eyelid is heavy and crowds the eye area.
Fox eye / almond eye surgery is a surgical approach that aims to refine the outer corner of the eye (the lateral canthus) and improve the eye’s overall contour. At Vanity Cosmetic Surgery Hospital in Istanbul, we put strong emphasis on canthopexy—a technique that lifts and stabilizes the outer corner—because a beautiful result should also be a stable result.
This page explains:
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“Fox eye” is a trend term. Medically, the surgical work is usually focused on the outer corner of the eyelids (lateral canthus) and the support of the lower lid.
Depending on your anatomy, your plan may include:
The goal is not to change who you are—it’s to create a more lifted, harmonious eye frame that suits your face and still looks natural up close.
You may be a good candidate if you:
You may need a different plan—or no surgery—if:
A consultation is essential to assess lid tone, eye shape, symmetry, and whether a “support-first” approach is needed to protect the lower lid.
This is the most important concept for safe, natural fox-eye outcomes:
Canthopexy tightens and stabilizes the lateral canthal tendon—helping support the lower lid and refining the outer corner. Many surgeons use canthopexy as part of eyelid rejuvenation to reduce risk of lower lid position problems, especially when combined with lower eyelid surgery.
Why patients like canthopexy:
Canthoplasty is generally a more extensive reshaping or repositioning of the outer corner, used when a stronger structural change is required. It can be effective—but it must be planned carefully because the lateral canthus is a delicate structure and stability matters.
Our approach: For fox eye / almond eye goals, many patients do best with canthopexy as the foundation. Canthoplasty may be added when anatomy and goals require a more structural correction.
A common situation in consultations: a patient asks for “fox eyes,” but the main limitation is actually upper eyelid heaviness (hooding). If the upper lid is heavy, lifting the outer corner alone may not deliver the open, lifted look you expect.
That’s why we often recommend combining with:
This combination can create a more balanced result:
This is not about upselling. It’s about treating the correct cause of the look you want—so you don’t under-treat and feel disappointed.
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Exact technique depends on your anatomy and whether you’re combining procedures, but the surgical pathway typically includes:
Incisions for canthopexy/canthoplasty are typically placed at or near the natural crease of the outer corner area and are planned to be discreet as they heal. Scar visibility varies by skin type, technique, and aftercare. Early redness is common; scars generally soften over time.
Basic scar-care principles (general):
Recovery varies by patient and whether eyelid surgery is added.
First 2–3 days: swelling/tightness are common; bruising may appear.
Week 1: swelling often peaks then begins improving; follow-up checks matter.
Days 7–14: many patients return to desk work/social activity depending on bruising.
Weeks 3–6: gradual return to exercise as guided; final refinement continues.
Flying: your team will plan follow-ups before travel and advise timing based on healing and your specific surgical plan.
All surgery carries risk. For canthal procedures, key considerations include:
Safety comes from proper candidate selection, conservative planning, and experienced technique—especially around the lower lid.
Non-surgical “fox eye” options (threads, Botox-based lift effects) may create subtle and temporary changes for selected patients, but they generally do not replicate a stable surgical repositioning of the lateral canthus. For meaningful structural change, surgery is usually the definitive approach.
For medical travelers, outcomes improve with good logistics:
Starts from €2,350 at Vanity. Final cost depends on:
Pricing varies widely by clinic and what’s included, but high-cost markets often quote higher ranges:
Why Turkey can be more affordable often comes down to differences in operating costs and healthcare economics. The right comparison is always surgeon expertise + safety standards + aftercare structure + transparency, not price alone.
Your Vanity package is designed to cover the essential medical pathway:
Most of our patients from the UK and Europe choose to add our luxury logistics package:
Flight Coordination: We can help you manage your travel dates to fit your surgery schedule.
If you’re considering fox eye / almond eye surgery, the safest next step is a consultation so we can assess lid tone, brow position, upper eyelid heaviness, and symmetry—and recommend whether you’ll benefit most from canthopexy-focused support, canthoplasty if needed, and whether adding upper eyelid surgery will give you the most balanced result.
Request a consultation for a personalized plan — and send photos for an initial assessment.
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I just had a very nice experience when I decided to have a rhinoplasty. My doctor has no words to describe the kindness and patience that he treats the patients. Thank you Dr MERT SIZMAZ, thank you Yavuz, my medical coordinator, the lovely nurses, the drivers. Thank you sooooooo much!
Carla
From arrival through surgery and post surgery everything went as smooth, which what you want when travelling for surgery.
I coordinated my booking who was always at hand then once I arrived someone communicated and organised all my needs and the drivers were always prompt and friendly. Can’t praise the nursing staff enough who looked after me. My surgeon carried out rhinoplasty and explained everything very well and I would recommend 100%. I am now looking forward to the next year to see the changing improvement on my nose. Cannot find any negativity 5 star
mark
I loved the experience here with Vanity. Everyone was very welcoming and made me feel safe and well taken care of. The whole process of the rhinoplasty was great, everyone was very patient and friendly. I highly recommend it to anyone.
Nohemy
I had a rhinoplasty last week at the vanity clinic and I am very pleased with the doctors and nurses. I really liked the way they looked after me and my partner! My doctor Kadri Ila was very good and kind.
I thank him very much for everything!!!! I recommend it to those who want to have an operation in Turkey. I would like to thank everyone again. I am very pleased with everything. Thank you.
Zoi
I travelled to Vanity in May for rhinoplasty and breast uplift- I was pretty nervous about it but it was honestly a 10/10 experience. Seda was amazing at communicating through the whole booking and lead-up process, when we arrived we met Umut & my surgeon Dr Erman Menekse. They were SO caring, professional, and attentive. I felt relaxed and safe in every moment. Everyone at Vanity and at our hotel (Antwell) went above and beyond for our comfort. Amazing communication. Dr Erman is a very talented surgeon, he exceeded my expectations. Umut put us at ease the whole trip, was always there and helped me at every turn and still communicates with me now to check in on how I am after my surgery and answer questions. I don’t think the experience, surgery or trip could have gone any better in any way. I’m so so thankful in particular to Seda, Dr Erman and Umut. I would highly recommend using Vanity!
Danielle Al Assmi
I had a great experience with Vanity! I had a rhinoplasty and chin liposuction.
I spoke with Zeynep alot over whatsapp before I arrived in turkey she was very nice and helpful in organising the surgery and answering any questions I had.
Once I arrived my coordinator Zineb was so good and gave me advice and answered any questions i had following the operation.
My surgeon Dr Alper Burak Uslu did an amazing job and I am happy with my result so far! He listened to everything I asked for and helped me decide on which surgeries would be best for the results I wanted.
The nurses as well were all so kind and caring. I stayed a night in the hospital and they took very good care of me.
The hotel and airport transfer and hospital to hotel transfer was all included in my package which took away alot of the stress I didnt have to organise anything.
I would definitely recommend this clinic to others 🙂
Julia
It was an amazing experience. From my arrival until the last day dropped at the airport. I thank all the staff for being very attentive. They did not miss anything. I recommend Vanity specially my surgeon. He operated on my nose. I used to have a crick nose, a problem breathing, with a very bad shape. He made it as I dreamed. Also, I was sent to Antwell Hotel where I spent my week recovering well and treated as well. Even more, I had a follow-up nurse visiting me at the hotel which made the whole experience very pleasant because I was not forgiven after my surgery. I want to thank the staff who made all the logistics very easy for me, and the other for being there at any moment I needed him. Thanks so much. I hope you choose Vanity.
Lin Chew
Extremely happy with my revision rhinoplasty results from Vanity. I first came to the clinic in 2022 for rhinoplasty but just recently went back for revision due to my nasal valve collapsing. My client care advisor, has been amazing from the minute I started to have concerns from my first surgery up, until now. No question was ever unanswered and my surgery felt like a walk in the park. Thank you so much for everyone at Vanity for taking care of me and to my surgeon, My surgeon, for giving me my perfect nose!
Hollie Bridge
I made rhino surgery,i was very nervous because i knew so little about the hospital but i decided to do it anyway,i meet first my personal coordinator who made an excellant job and made me feel safe and explained how the procedur was, he is the man!I meet my surgeon after, he knows what he is doing,i recomend people do rhino surgery there. My surgeon was very polite and listen to what you had to say.I cant say more than thank you vanity,umut,dr.kadri and the other staff that helpt me🙏
Junior
I had a nose job in April with Dr. Kadri Ila and can only report positive things about the operation, the result but also the entire organization and the Vanity clinic.
Dr. Kadri Ila is a very nice and professional doctor, who listened to my ideas about the nose and implemented it to suit my face.
The result of the nose is exactly as I wanted it.
The clinic, the operation and the aftercare were very professional and sensitive.
I was looked after throughout, and in the time after the operation, there was always a contact person on hand if you had any questions. All questions were always answered and questions were asked about me.
Vanity organized everything very well, the transfers and the appointments at the clinic were always on time. I am happy to have had such a good experience and can highly recommend Vanity and Dr Really recommend Kadri Ila to everyone!
Anna B
I recently had a rhinoplasty at Vanity Clinic with Dr. Kadri İla and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I was struggling with both breathing difficulties and cosmetic concerns related to my nose prior to the surgery. During my initial consultation, Dr. Kadri İla listened attentively to my concerns and goals and created a personalized treatment plan that addressed my specific needs. His expertise, knowledge, and kind demeanor immediately put me at ease.
Burak
I had a hair transplant and rhinoplasty, everything was fine, I had no pain and the staff is excellent and very pleasant. All recommendations for Vanity Clinic, I am very satisfied with their work.
Marko Dominkovic
I recently had a rhinoplasty procedure with Dr. Erman Menekse at Vanity Cosmetic Surgery, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience and the results. The entire process was seamless and well-coordinated, thanks to the amazing team.
Selvi, the Sales Rep, went above and beyond to set up my appointment, organize transportation, and arrange my hotel stay. Her efficiency and attention to detail made the logistics effortless and stress-free.
Gizem, my Patient Coordinator, has been exceptional in providing post-surgery instructions, answering all my questions, and scheduling follow-up appointments. Her support and responsiveness have been invaluable during my recovery.
Dr. Erman Menek?e’s expertise and skill are evident in the fantastic results of my rhinoplasty. I am thrilled with the outcome and grateful for his excellent care.
I highly recommend Vanity Cosmetic Surgery, and I want to extend my deepest thanks to Selvi, Gizem, and Dr. Menek?e for their outstanding service and dedication
Enthusiastic655252
I recently had the pleasure of having a rhinoplasty performed by the talented Dr. Kadri Ila at Vanity Hospital and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The entire hospital staff greeted me with warmth and professionalism from the moment I walked in.
Dr. Kadri Ila exceeded my every expectation. Not only is he extremely skilled, but he also took the time to listen to my concerns and ensure that I felt confident throughout the process. I am delighted with the results of my surgery and grateful for his expertise.
And I want to extend a speciallll thank you to my patient coordinator, Yavuz. Yavuz went above and beyond to assist me before, during, and after my procedure. His attentiveness and care made the entire experience that much smoother, and I am trulyyyy grateful for his support! He rocksss!! 🙂
Also, the nurses were seriously amazing! They had this way of making me feel at ease the entire time I was there. I’ve never seen such sweet nurses hahaha. You could just tell they really cared about every single person who walked through those doors.
Overall, my experience at Vanity Hospital was excellent, and I would strongly recommend their services to anyone considering cosmetic surgery. Thank you to the entire team for your excellent service and professionalism. :)))
Melikee
I had a great experience. I had a rhinoplasty and I really like the rusult and the doctor was also very nice. I was writing with a really nice patient representative and she organised everything. I am really happy with the surgery. I also had the chance to talk to another great patient representative who helped me talk to the surgeon and took care of me before and after the surgery. I was always able to write her a message and ask a question when I had some. I also had the chance to stay at the hospital the day that I had my surgery. Luckily everting went well and I went back to the hotel.
anonym24
I chose to do the rhinoplasty surgery at Dr. Kadri Ila, I am very satisfied with the service
Zineb, my coordinator, was also very kind and helpful, available with information and advice at all times.
I strongly recommend Vanity Clinic, very satisfied.
Everything went exceptionally well
Adriana
My rhinoplasty experience was better than I had hoped for. I had a deviated septum and breathing issues that he was able to fix. Everything here was legitimate. The staff including reception, the nurses and the coordinators worked hard to make sure I had a good time there. I would come back if I needed any additional work done.
AutumnS99
I had secondary rhinoplasty done, it turned out great. My nose was broken , I couldn’t breathe properly for over 10 years. I was a bit worried about the surgery itself , like how will it be and if the healing process will be painful. But, everything turned out well. The hospital was nice and clean, the consultant Umut was very friendly and informative which was very helpful. Dr. Alper from the first sight noticed my problematic areas and told me what can be done , he was gentle. I appreciate the work that their team has done , they helped me a lot with fulfilling my dream.
I would like to mention that , once I woke up from anaesthesia I was feeling very dizzy and the nurses were supportive , which made me feel more relaxed (my first time in Turkey , so I did not know what to expect).
On the 1st day, I did not have any swelling or bruises , on 2nd to 3rd I had a tiny bit of bruising and a little bit of swelling near my eyes but it was gone on the 4th day. No pain at all.
In conclusion, I would recommend you their service. 10/10
Adi Ai
What an incredible experience I had at Vanity Estetik!
I came from the United States to have Rhinoplasty and Otoplasty performed and the experience has been nothing short of amazing.
Nadine my coordinator has been super helpful and resourceful throughout the entire process.
Dr. Mert Sizmaz was my surgeon and was super attentive to my wants and needs and had the most incredible bedside manner.
The nurses in the hospital were there to assist whenever I needed as I stayed overnight after surgery.
In addition, the hospital is state of the art, modern, clean, and pristine.
I could not have asked for a better cosmetic surgery experience in all of Turkey!
Thank you so much to the team!
Chase Green
Went to Turkey in June 2022 for a Rhinoplasty with Dr. Güray Yeşiladalı. Best decision I have ever made, he was so knowledgeable and friendly and truly is an expert in his field. He talked me through everything and I had no problems and healed very quickly with no pain or discomfort. Would hughly recommend. Before and after attached. Love the results!!!
Nafisa Sharif
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MD. Yeşiladalı graduated from the Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. With a scholarship from the Turkish-German Medical Association, he pursued further training at the University of Giessen in Germany. His success in both written and oral exams in Austria and Belgium earned him membership in EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery). Since 2006, he has performed thousands of facial, breast, and body-contouring surgeries. He consistently performs an average of more than 15 surgeries per week. In 2016, MD. Yeşiladalı founded Vanity, where he began leading the surgical team and continues to advance techniques in rhinoplasty, liposuction, and fat transfer. He speaks German, English, and Turkish.
