Cost of Surgery to Produce Monolids for the Eyes?

Hello, I am part Asian and do not look it, therefore I am wondering the following: How much would it cost to have my eyes enhanced to look like the attached photo, and how long would this procedure last? Also, is it reversible? And, is there more than one way to get this effect? So I can choose which procedure is best for me?

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by bridgete2010 in new york

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Surgery to create monolids

It is not possible to remove the fold from your eyelids to create the results you seek. There is no surgical procedure in the world that can make that happen.

Creating an Asian Eyelid

With the exception of silly WWII B grade Hollywood movies demonizing Japanese agents - I know of NO successful operation which would accurately and successfully remove the Western upper lid crease in favor of the oriental nearly crease-less lid. The crease is formed by the skin insertion of the muscle responsible for lifting the eyelid. In oriental eyes this attachment to the skin takes place much lower and as a result the fat makes the eyelids look fuller. While a crease can be created... more

Asian eyelid reversal

Unfortunately, I am not aware of any techniques that reverse the double eyelid and convert it to a single fold. That being said, you might wish to consider Dr. Stephen Park who has written some articles on Asian eyelid blepharoplasty. I am not sure of his location but you can probably google the information.

Scott Trimas, MD

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Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Monolids for the eyes

No known surgical techniques exists for the issue your are concerned about. I am concerned of your realistic expectations in requesting this type of surgery. Maybe you should seek additional in person evaluations.

Creation of the monolid. Reverse Asian Eyelid Operation

You raise an interesting request. For the longest time, surgical techniques for doing the reverse have been taught. To the best of my knowledge, I am not aware of any surgical procedures. I could theoretically device one by detaching the fibers that create the upper eyelid crease but it remains theoretical and I would not advise it. I look forward to other surgeon's responses in this regard.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

You can't go from occidental lids to asian ones

There would be no way to make the changes you desire unfortunately. The reverse operation would have been possible and is called a double fold procedure but your eyes are locked in where they are.

No surgery to produce monolids

There are operations to westernize Asian eyes but none to remove the fold. You have beautiful eyes and I know of no reputable surgeons who would touch them.

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Hsiao 21 Mar 2013

I have racial identaty disorder and i think that this surgery should exist. It is unfair that asians can make them selves look white but if a white person wants to ether look asian because they want to or because they feal that they have to they should have that option.

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