Eyelid Surgery to Look Asian

If your eyes need to be enlarged vertically, it may be that you have "ptosis", as many have mentioned. On the other hand, if your eyes need to be enlarged horizontally, then you may need to consider a canthoplasty procedure to lengthen the eyes. This procedure is performed in Asian eyes that have a narrow width. Essentially, the outer corner of the skin is cut and the corner is moved laterally about 2mm, thus enlarging your eyes.

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 deeper into the now larger eye socket. If you meant increase the opening between the eyelids, it probably could be done if you have eyelid sagging (Ptosis). The techniques used would... more

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 procedure.

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 treatments may be an option for you. Good luck!

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...

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 though). While you have a double fold already, the exact surgical principles needed to enter your upper eyelid for double fold surgery need to be respected for fixing a ptotic Asian or a... more

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 correctable in all ethnicities. With aging, the tendon (lateral canthal tendon) that holds the outer corner (lateral commisure) of the eyelids attached to the eye socket can become stretched out. This... more

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 options. You might not.