Are there eye enlargement surgery options for Caucasians?

I am Caucasian with very small eyes. I have a "double fold" eyelid so I don't think the traditional Asian eye enlargement I've heard about will work for me. Is there any other options, surgical or otherwise, to make my eye openings larger?

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A: Are there eye enlargement surgery options for Caucasians?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

It all depends on what you mean by "eye enlargement ". Your eye balls obviously cannot be enlarged and although the eye sockets (orbits) could be enlarged (as they are for certain conditions such as serious Hyperthyroidism, Crouzon's disease etc) doing so will only result in your eyeballs sinking... more

A: Surgery to enlarge eyes

William Portuese, MD

Since you have small eyes, there is a chance that you could have some underlying ptosis that may need to be resolved for functional purposes. The crease on the upper lids can be made deeper with a slight retraction, but the surgeon has to be careful so as to make sure you can still close your eyes after the... more

A: You may not be mistaken?

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Cali, Although eyelid ptosis is a possibility, there may be other causes for your complaints.  Photographs would be helpful.  Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area would also better your understanding of your condition and its correctability.  Botox... more

A: Bigger eyes

Steven Wallach, MD

Without examining you, I would have no idea what you want. Are the upper lids too heavy?  Do you have ptosis of th upper lids?  Is the bony vault to large?  Did you have any trauma?  etc... more

A: You are mistaken

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Hi Cali, The condition you are describing is upper eyelid ptosis where the lid margin, the end of the eyelid with the lashes, rides too low on the eye. In some cases, the eyelid can block the field of vision however many of these are deemed cosmetic depending on your insurance carrier (never hurts to ask... more

A: Bigger eyes

Luis Zapiach, MD

Bigger eyes usually refers to the width of the eyelid opening (palpebral fissure). Many conditions can affect the width of the eyes, some of which are surgically correctable and others that are not. If your eyes were wider in youth, you may have a common cause of narrow eyes that is surgically... more

A: Eyelid options

Richard P. Rand, MD

 Without seeing a photo of you, it is impossible to say much.  You might have eyelid ptosis which makes your lids look like they are at half mast.  This can be corrected by surgery.  You should seek the consultation of an experienced plastic or oculoplastic surgeon and see if you have any... more

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