What is the price of Cat Eyes surgery in Tunisia?
The price of Cat Eyes surgery in Tunisia ranges from £1,300 to £1,900, compared with £3,900 in the UK. This all-inclusive fee covers local anaesthesia with sedation, aftercare and your stay. The procedure takes 1 to 1.5 hours and includes 1 night in hospital for monitoring.
📊 Price table 2026
| Procedure | Price in Tunisia | Price in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| Cat Eyes (canthopexy alone) | £1,300 - £1,800 | £3,000 - £4,300 |
| Cat Eyes + blepharoplasty | £1,900 - £2,600 | £4,300 - £6,500 |
| Fox Eyes (temporal lift) | £1,550 - £2,150 | £3,450 - £5,200 |
| Canthoplasty revision | £2,150 - £3,000 | £5,200 - £7,800 |
What is Cat Eyes surgery?
Commonly known as cat eye surgery or canthoplasty, Cat Eyes is a delicate cosmetic procedure that lengthens the eye opening while lifting the outer corner, giving a more almond-shaped and more striking gaze.
Who needs cat eye surgery?
In almost every case, cat eye surgery is an optional cosmetic procedure that helps patients achieve a more attractive eye shape. Men and women whose eye opening is noticeably round, or whose outer eye rotates downwards, can benefit from this eye-lengthening surgery.
How does cat eye surgery work?
During canthoplasty, which can often be carried out under local anaesthesia, the surgeon uses extreme precision to lift the outer corner of the eye, where the eyelids meet, officially called the canthus.
As a rule, a tiny incision is made in the outer corner of the eye so the surgeon can reach the underlying structures, in particular the canthal tendon. The surgeon carefully cuts the tendon, tightens it and pulls it into a higher position, then secures it with sutures before closing the incision.
How long is recovery after Cat Eyes surgery in Tunisia?
Cat eye surgery, or canthoplasty, is considered a relatively non-invasive procedure with no long recovery period. Some discomfort, swelling and bruising are normal and expected in the days after the operation, and the point at which you can return to work is decided with your surgeon, since no published data allows it to be predicted in advance.
It matters that patients follow their surgeon’s postoperative instructions carefully to support good healing and the best possible results. These guidelines may include sleeping on your back, avoiding eye strain and wearing glasses instead of contact lenses.
Will there be scars after cat eye surgery?
As with any procedure that requires an incision, cat eye surgery will leave some scarring. That said, the incisions used in canthoplasty are small, and the resulting scars are usually discreet without being invisible.
Can you get a Cat Eyes effect without surgery?
Yes, partly. Thread lifts and injections raise the tail of the eyebrow and the outer corner of the eye without an incision, but the effect remains superficial. The authors of a series published on PDO threads describe a temporary result, offered to patients who are reluctant to have surgery[1].
That is what separates the fox eyes effect achieved with threads from the surgical approach: the first is repeated, the second acts on the lateral canthal tendon. The choice is made during a consultation, alongside the rest of the cosmetic surgery in Tunisia pathway.
What is the difference between blepharoplasty and Cat Eyes?
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and Cat Eyes (canthoplasty) each offer unique benefits and can both help rejuvenate a patient’s overall appearance. It is important, though, to understand the differences between the two procedures so you can work out which one may help you reach your personal goals.
Blepharoplasty is often seen as an anti-ageing procedure and can be used to improve the upper and/or lower eyelids using a range of techniques. Most often, blepharoplasty involves removing excess skin from the upper eyelid and/or removing puffy fat from under the eyes to reveal a younger, fresher appearance.
Canthoplasty in Tunisia, by contrast, is usually performed on younger patients to change the shape of the eye opening, producing an almond eye or a fox eye.
Patients of any age, however, can benefit from cat eye surgery, blepharoplasty, or both. In fact, many patients choose to have several cosmetic procedures on the face and eyes during a single operation to reduce costs and achieve an even more striking transformation.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
What is the price of Cat Eyes in Tunisia and in the UK?
The procedure costs £1,300 to £1,900 in Tunisia, against £3,900 in the UK. Canthopexy alone comes in at £1,300, while combining it with a blepharoplasty rises to £2,600. In Turkey, expect £1,300 to £2,150.
Are there any contraindications to Cat Eyes?
Yes. Marked dry eye, glaucoma, a history of eye surgery or trauma, a bleeding disorder or a skin infection around the eyes mean the procedure is postponed or refused. A prior ophthalmological examination is what settles it.
Can Cat Eyes cause dry eye?
A series of 100 patients who had lower eyelid surgery with canthopexy or canthoplasty reports new dry eye in 25 of them[2]. That figure does not relate to Cat Eyes alone, but it does justify a preoperative assessment.
Is Cat Eyes covered by insurance?
Cat Eyes is a cosmetic request, unlike a blepharoplasty performed for a functional problem. That distinction drives how it is funded: check the arrangements with your health insurer and any private cover you hold.
Is the result of Cat Eyes permanent?
No published data allows a duration to be stated, and the figures in circulation, from three years to permanent, rest on nothing. The repositioning of the tendon is lasting, but ageing of the forehead and eyelids continues.
Canthopexy or canthoplasty, what is the difference?
Canthopexy re-suspends the lateral canthal tendon without cutting it; canthoplasty cuts it and then repositions it. Cat eyes and fox eyes refer to one or the other depending on the surgeon, with no established medical distinction in the literature.
Does Cat Eyes change your vision?
The procedure concerns the eyelids and the canthal tendon, never the globe or the cornea: visual acuity is not targeted. Blurred vision or difficulty closing the eyelids can occur in the first few days and should be reported.
Sources & References
- Yu AY, Pu LLQ. Polydioxanone (PDO) Thread Lift for Face: A Novel Anatomical Approach. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2026. View the source
- Sultan B, Genther DJ, Perkins SW. Measurement of Change in Lower Eyelid Position in Patients Undergoing Transcutaneous Skin-Muscle Flap Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty. JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. 2016. View the source
