The sought-after “hunter eyes” aesthetic—deep‑set, almond‑shaped eyes with a subtle upward tilt at the outer corners—is associated with an intense, focused, and confident gaze. While some individuals are born with this natural eye shape, others may enhance it surgically. Cosmetic orbital decompression is uniquely suited to this goal: by repositioning the globe deeper into the orbit and reducing scleral show, the procedure not only softens eye protrusion but also accentuates the defined canthal tilt and recessed placement that are hallmarks of hunter eyes. When combined with blepharoplasty and canthoplasty, this approach can transform one’s eye shape—creating a harmonious, aesthetic alignment that feels both powerful and refined, perfectly capturing the allure of the hunter‑eye look.
Achieving Refined “Hunter Eyes” Through Cosmetic Orbital Decompression
What is cosmetic
orbital decompression?
We provide cosmetic orbital decompression surgery in New Jersey as an elegant treatment for patients who feel they have prominent eyes due to genetics or facial structure. The goal of cosmetic orbital decompression is to reduce the appearance of bulging, or reduce the amount of “white” seen around the eyes. Dr. Ramesh requests that patients bring old photographs of their face, as well as photographs of family members with an eye appearance that they like. As a cosmetic surgery, the outcome is adjusted to what each patient desires.
Cosmetic orbital decompression.
Who is a candidate for cosmetic orbital decompression?
Patients are candidates if they feel their eyes are bulging or they see too much white around their eyes. This can happen in several circumstances. Some patients are genetically predisposed to having prominent eyes.
Patients who are extremely nearsighted have larger eyeballs that appear more prominent. Finally, patients who have recessed cheekbones (as in the figure) may also have an appearance of bulging eyes.
What are adjunctive or alternative treatments?
Cosmetic orbital decompression surgery in New Jersey can be combined with other surgeries to refine the facial appearance. Patients with prominent eyebrows can have eyebrow sculpting to reduce dark shadows above the eyes. Patients with shallow cheekbones can have facial fat transfer or fillers to build the cheekbones and mask the appearance of the prominent eye. Patients may also choose to have cheek or chin implants placed to provide bony support for the facial skeleton. Finally, buccal (cheek) fat reduction or Botox can help reduce volume in the jaws and lower face, to provide a more aesthetically pleasing contour.
Dr. Ramesh Speaks About TED Solutions
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Before & After
Before and after cosmetic orbital decompression with cheek implants and canthoplasty.
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The Center for Eye and Facial Plastic Surgery
35 Clyde Road, #104
Somerset, NJ 08873
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Livingston Office
22 Old Short Hills Rd Suite 202
Livingston, NJ 07039
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