What Is ‘Canthal Tilt,’ and Does It Really Determine How Attractive You Are?

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that didn't start or gain traction on TikTok, but some that stem from the platform, like measuring your “canthal tilt," can set a dangerous precedent—and perpetuate harmful .A “canthal tilt” refers to the angle or slant of the outer corners of the eyes in relation to the horizontal plane of the face, according to , MD, triple board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and founder of and .“It is an anatomical feature that can vary from person to person and can impact the overall appearance of the eyes and the face,” Dr.

Kassir tells Glamour. “In a ‘positive’ canthal tilt, the outer corners of the eyes are angled slightly upward toward the temples, which is commonly associated with a more youthful and alert appearance, often considered attractive."The alternative, a “negative” canthal tilt, has been condemned by some of TikTok's most opinionated, leading to comments reading: “Negative canthal tilt, it's over for you bro.”As for how this could possibly determine someone's level of attractiveness? “When you have a positive canthal tilt, it gives the impression that your eye is a little bit more open,” , board-certified plastic surgeon at in New York City. “It has a tendency to be a bit more youthful because over time, as one matures or ages, you can often get more of a negative canthal tilt, or even the appearance of hooding of the eyelid skin.

This is treatable with a blepharoplasty may be more hooded on the lateral element of the eye.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.“A negative tilt is a downward slant,” adds skin care expert and master injector , APRN, at . “This small difference had the ability to give a youthful attractive appearance.” That said, attractiveness and beauty is not.