Fox-Eye Lift: The Procedure is All Over TikTok and Loved by Celebs, but What is it and is it Actually Safe?

October 11, 2022

If you’re an avid TikTok user, you will have seen the recent hype surrounding the ‘fox eye’ trend, which utilises different makeup techniques and camera filters to achieve a lifted and elongated eye shape. In fact, the trend has taken off so much that many have looked to more extreme methods in order to keep up this look on a more permanent basis

Blonde woman after Fox-Eye lift with gloved hand touching face

What is the Fox-Eye Lift?

This demand has led to the creation of the fox-eye lift, which uses implanted biodegradable threads to pull the skin of the outer-eyelid up towards the temple. Said to take no longer than 30 minutes with the effects lasting up to a year, more and more people (including the Kardashians) have turned to this non-invasive procedure to get the desired look. However, like many other cosmetic procedures, the fox-eye lift is unfortunately unregulated and therefore has its risks.


Is the Fox-Eye Lift Safe?

You only need to search “fox-eye lift'' on TikTok to find individuals who have experienced severe scarring and developed noticeable bumps beneath the skin. Big Brother's Ryan Ruckledge even made a video informing others of his close brush with sepsis after having the threads implanted. 


Due to the unfortunate lack of regulation in certain areas of the aesthetics industry, more extreme cases such as Ryan’s can occur due to patients being uninformed of how to seek treatment in the event of complications. Dr Ross Perry explained this in March, describing how under-qualified practitioners performing the procedure often lack the important information and resources that their clients need, which “delays getting appropriate treatment and can make complications more severe.” You can find out more about this
here.


What are Some Safer Alternatives to the Fox-Eye Lift?

But it’s not all doom and gloom, as there are other options available for people looking for a lifted eye without running the risk of nasty complications, such as blepharoplasty using plasma treatments. Luckily, SMART supply the world’s number one plasma pen: A|C|C|O|R Cosmetic Corrector. 


Utilising the world’s leading FDA approved technology, A|C|C|O|R is used in over 60 countries by thousands of practitioners and delivers a range of indications. Not only that, but our SMART technology is well-regulated and we offer The ACCOR Global Education Program in order to educate practitioners on safe and effective applications, great results and outstanding client care.



These are our highest priorities here at SMART, so we only provide the safest market-leading technology. That’s why we’ve created our exclusive training offer, whereby you can save 50% on A|C|C|O|R if you train before you buy. If you’re ready to start offering your clients incredible and permanent results, claim your offer now or find out more about A|C|C|O|R here.


Join the thousands of salons worldwide already offering ACCOR Cosmetic treatments in over 60 countries.

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