Is There a Way to Make my Eyelids Smaller?

asked 4 months ago by persephone.ivory in Augusta, ME
Latest answer by A.J. Amadi, MD
Question viewed 134 times
Tags: options, smaller

I have rather large eyelids with almond eyes, a look I don't like. I would rather have more catlike eyes.

6 answers to Is There a Way to Make my Eyelids Smaller?

Surgical techniques vary.

To answer your question succinctly: Yes. The upper eyelids can be lowered and the lower eyelids can be raised. Both these surgeries will make your eyes look smaller. There are conditions that can change the eyelid position [Thyroid Eye disease, for example]. Changing the position of the outer canthus [outside corner of your eyelids] can be changed as well with canthoplasty. All these surgeries will definitely change the way you look and often patients are not... more

A.J. Amadi, MD
Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon

Changing Eye Shape

Changing the shape of the eyes usually is achieved with doing things to the lower lids- making them more upward slanting is the most common alternation. I suggest you send some photos to an experienced facial plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon, to learn what can be done.

Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Canthoplasty will be a huge mistake for you.

WIth do respect for my colleagues who are ready to sign you up for canthoplasty, you are a beautiful girl with big eyes. What you need to know is that canthoplasty is ultimately not a cosmetic procedure but rather a reconstructive procedure. Canthoplasty tightens the lower eyelid. Will this pull up the outer corner of the eyelid? It can but not for your eyes. You have a very big eyes. There is a significant risk that in tightening the lower eyelid the lid will... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Cat like eyes

I understand your desire to have more cat-like eyes. You have a condition called antimongoloid slant where the outer corner of the eyelids is lower than the inner corner. A lateral canthoplasty can elevate the outer corners to give a more attractive upward slant.

Peter T. Truong, MD
Fresno Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.facialsurgerydr.com

Making eyes smaller.

Morning Persephone, You would need what's called a canthoplasty. In this procedure the outer corner of your eyes are moved up a bit. You really, really, really want to go to someone who is focused on the face and in particular the eyes. Oculoplastic surgeon or a facial plastic surgeon. This is not performed everyday by anyone (no matter what the surgeon says) so ask to see photo evidence of this kind of work. Best of luck, Chase Lay, MD more

Chase Lay, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.chaselaymd.com

Changing the shape of the eye

Changing the shape of the eye: this can be done in several ways your right eye is more open they will always be asymmetric you need a canthoplasty to lift the corners of your eyes

Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Ask a question

Get Free Email Updates