Chantoplasty – Cat Eye (Local Anesthesia) is a procedure that reshapes the outer edge of the eye. It is performed in order to create an almond shaped eye, or to reduce the size of the eye. It is a relatively simple procedure that requires only local anesthesia. The procedure typically takes about 30 minutes and involves the doctor making small incisions on the outer edge of the eye and then sculpting the tissue to create the desired shape. The procedure is very safe and has minimal downtime. larger or to create a more “cat-eye” look. The procedure is relatively quick and recovery time is usually minimal.