I'm half black & half chinese & wondering if there's anyway for me to look 'more Asian'? (Photos)

Question

I very much look more like my mom so i don't have the epicanthic fold or monolids like my dad and when i was a kid when i would tell people they never believed me until they saw my parents which makes sense. But i still wanna look like my dad and not have people assume he's my step dad or my moms boyfriend, so i'm asking if there's any way to get epicanthic folds with my type of eyes.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I would not suggest trying to create an epicanthal fold. The chance of that looking natural is unlikely, and I think you’re gambling with potentially getting an outcome or you may not be happy with that would be permanent.
Your eyelids are a true reflection of your genetic make up, and should probably be honored the way they are, despite your preference for a more Asian appearance.
The indication for surgery is also quite subjective, and in my opinion, not a particularly strong argument for something that is highly complex, and could lead to undesirable outcomes.
Your eyelids look very nice the way they are, and while I do respect individuals desire to change their appearance doing so should be encouraged when the chance of obtaining the desired outcome is straightforward with low risk.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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