How Much Does the Fox Eyes Procedure Cost?

Published on October 8, 2025 | Prices Last Reviewed for Freshness: November 2025
Written by Alec Pow - Economic & Pricing Investigator | Medical Review by Sarah Nguyen, MD

Educational content; not medical advice. Prices are typical estimates and may exclude insurance benefits; confirm with a licensed clinician and your insurer.

The fox eye lift can mean different things at different offices. In surgical practices, surgeons may tighten or reposition the outer canthus with canthoplasty or canthopexy, sometimes paired with a brow or eyelid lift for contour. In med spas, injectors often use threads at the tail of the brow and temple to create a temporary up-tilt. That difference explains the split in price, recovery, and maintenance.

People who choose this look tend to want a crisper outer corner, a lifted brow tail, and a slightly elongated eye contour without a full facelift. Younger shoppers lean toward threads first, then trade up if they want something that lasts longer. Others skip straight to surgery for durable structure. Expect higher totals at coastal metros and in boutique clinics with long waitlists, and lower quotes in secondary markets or with high-volume thread providers. CareCredit’s consumer explainer places fox eye thread lifts at an average $2,708 in the United States, with a band of $2,095–$5,199, while several surgeons price canthoplasty in the $5,200–$11,000 tier.

Article Highlights

• Threads: expect $2,100–$5,200 up front, then $1,200–$1,800 touch-ups within a year. Guidance from Dr. Alfred Sofer helps frame the range.
• Surgery: typical $5,200–$11,000, higher with blepharoplasty or brow work.
• Turkey packages: about $2,900–$4,100 plus travel, often hotel and tests included via Bookimed.
• Worked total: a Chicago surgical combo can hit $8,660 with facility and anesthesia, per the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Add hidden lines like labs $40–$120 and small supplies $20–$60 to avoid surprises.

How Much Does the Fox Eyes Procedure Cost?

Across the U.S., you can think of two brackets. Non-surgical fox eyes with PDO threads often land between $2,100 and $5,200 for an initial session, typically under local anesthesia and performed in an office setting. Surgical fox eyes via canthoplasty or canthopexy start closer to $5,200 and can pass $10,000+ when combined with blepharoplasty or a brow lift, especially in large cities. The spread gets wider across borders. Turkey clinics advertise fox eye surgery at $2,200–$3,000, and international aggregators list Turkey package pricing around $2,900–$4,100. These headline ranges do not include flights or hotels.

Thread lifts are cheaper up front, but they require maintenance. Surgical lifts cost more, last longer, and usually include facility and anesthesia charges. For context, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports average surgeon fees for eyelid surgery that often anchor combo plans, which helps explain why a canthoplasty plus blepharoplasty quote can jump. See the table below for a quick snapshot.

At-a-glance options and typical pricing

Ranges compiled from CareCredit, Dr. Sofer, and ASPS surgeon-fee stats. Prices exclude taxes and some facility fees.

According to International Clinics, the Fox Eyes procedure in the United States typically costs between $6,000 and $10,000 in 2025. The price varies based on surgeon expertise, location, and the complexity of the surgery.

CareCredit reports that the national average cost of surgical Fox Eyes (canthoplasty) is about $6,702, with prices ranging from $5,173 to $10,993. Non-surgical Fox Eye thread lifts are less expensive, with average costs around $2,708, ranging from $2,095 to $5,199 depending on location and surgeon.

Bookimed indicates Fox Eye Lift prices range from $3,595 to $7,500, depending on the type of procedure and clinic. They offer personalized packages that may include consultation, surgery, and follow-up care.

HayatMed states the US price range for Fox Eye Surgery is roughly $3,000 to $7,000, emphasizing that anesthesia fees, facility costs, and surgeon reputation also impact the total price.

Dr. Jonathan Sykes mentions that open Fox Eye surgery can cost anywhere from $6,500 to $12,000 in the US, depending on geographic and surgeon variables.

Real-life cost examples

New York City, boutique oculoplastic practice. A patient books canthopexy for subtle lift and outer canthus support. Quote shows surgeon $5,200, anesthesia $800, facility $1,000, supplies $250, prescription drops $45, and follow-up imaging $75. Total $7,370. A published Washington DC practice lists canthopexy around $4,900 with cases exceeding $7,500 when complexity increases, which aligns with this bill for a major metro, as shown by Sherber & Rad.

Dallas metro, mid-market cosmetic center. A thread-based fox eye plan covers brow-tail and temple lift using PDO threads. Package includes consult credit, procedure, and a two-week check. The center posts a band of $2,100–$3,800, and this patient chose a mid pack at $2,950. They planned a maintenance touch at 9–12 months for $1,200–$1,800, consistent with crowdsourced thread-lift costs.

Istanbul, all-inclusive surgical week. A traveler books fox eye surgery at $2,800–$3,000, hotel transfers and tests included. Add flights $1,100 from the U.S., and meals $250, total trip $4,150–$4,350 with surgery included. This mirrors Turkey price pages and package listings from regional providers and medical-travel marketplaces.

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Cost breakdown

Think in layers. The primary procedure fee buys the technique, whether threads or surgery. Surgeon and clinic fees vary with training and reputation. Facility and anesthesia appear on most surgical quotes. Aftercare adds small but real numbers like medications and follow-up imaging. Threads add maintenance.

Here is a worked total for a surgical fox eye lift paired with a conservative upper blepharoplasty in Chicago. Surgeon $6,100 for canthoplasty plus upper lids, anesthesia $900, ambulatory facility $1,200, supplies and sutures $300, medications and cold compress kit $85, two follow-ups $0 included, incidentals $75. Total $8,660. That figure tracks with posted surgeon-fee statistics for eyelid surgery and canthoplasty ranges in major metros.

For non-surgical plans, a realistic line-up might read: threads package $2,700–$3,500, bruise kit $30, arnica $20, and an optional maintenance mini-lift at month 9 for $1,200–$1,800. U.S. averages sit in the low-to-mid two thousands, with upper ranges around $4,800, a useful benchmark when you see a sale that seems too low.

Hidden items pop up. Labs for surgery are sometimes $40–$120, garment or eye shields $20–$60, and last-minute schedule changes can trigger reschedule fees. Keep these small lines in mind when comparing quotes.

Factors influencing the cost

Procedure type. PDO thread lift uses dissolvable sutures and office time, so the bill is smaller up front. Canthoplasty requires an operating room and more surgeon time, so the price is higher, and the result usually lasts longer. Educational materials from ophthalmology sources explain how canthal procedures alter anatomy, which helps align expectations about scar placement and recovery, for example the AAO image atlas.

Provider pedigree. Board certification in plastic surgery or ophthalmic plastic surgery, years in practice, and case galleries affect surgeon fees. Clinics with concierge service, longer consults, and on-site imaging often charge more. A DC practice notes a baseline $4,900 for canthopexy with case totals exceeding $7,500 as complexity rises.

Geographic pricing. Costs skew higher in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami than in Phoenix, Denver, or Raleigh. International differences are starker. Packages around $2,900–$4,100 for fox eye surgery in Turkey remain common, not including airfare and incidentals, which is why some travelers price the entire trip against a single U.S. bill.

Technology and technique complexity. Laser skin tightening added to a brow-tail lift or energy devices around the temple increases time and disposables. More complex canthoplasty with adjunctive eyelid work also lifts the quote.

Regulation and insurance. Cosmetic fox eye lifts are elective. They are usually not covered by insurance unless part of a functional eyelid repair, so payment is out of pocket. Financing portals track typical ranges and can help with planning, such as the CareCredit cost hub.

Alternative products or services

Buyers often stack fox eye plans against a short menu of neighbors. A Botox brow lift is a quick move with a small bill, then fades in a few months. Fillers at the temple can support the tail of the brow. Traditional blepharoplasty improves eyelid excess, sometimes combined with a lateral canthal support for shape. Average surgeon fees for eyelid surgery sit in the low three-thousands, which explains why a combined eye plan can land in the mid four figures.

Media and market sources show thread lifts sitting in the two-to-five-thousand zone in many U.S. cities, with celebrity anecdotes around $3,500 for larger facial maps. Consumers like the immediacy, then weigh how many re-lifts equal a single surgery over two to three years. Threads can be smart for a trial, then surgery wins for durability. Choose based on timeline and tolerance for repeat visits.

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Answers to Common Questions

How much does a fox eye thread lift cost in the U.S.?

Most offices quote $2,100–$5,200, with an average around $2,708 for a single session.

What does surgical fox eye lift pricing include?

Typical quotes bundle surgeon, facility, and anesthesia, but prescriptions and small supplies are often extra. Many U.S. practices fall between $5,200 and $11,000 for canthoplasty or canthopexy alone.

Are international packages really cheaper?

Turkey price pages list $2,900–$4,100 for surgery, often including local transfers and tests. Add flights and a few days of lodging to compare true totals.

How often do threads need maintenance?

Many patients return at 9–12 months for a mini re-lift, commonly $1,200–$1,800, depending on how much correction is needed.

Can insurance offset any costs?

Elective fox eye lifts are self-pay. Only functional eyelid procedures sometimes qualify for coverage, and that requires medical documentation and insurer approval. Financing pages list ranges and payment options.