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Round eyes to almond/Asian eyes? (Photo)

LiaHamadayaMar 26, 2017
My family is half Hispanic half Filipino . They have really almond eyes while I have them round. is it possible to get my eyes done but still keeping my double eyelids

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Somyos Kunachak, MD - Account Suspended

Hi Ivanalpp,It will be best to ask your surgeon about this as he/she will be able to explain and correct this better. Should a revision be neccessary in the future, it should not be that complicated.

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Paul Nazemi, MD

Revisional eyelid surgery is possible, and your issue can be improved.  I would consider waiting up to 6 months.  Decreasing crease height is possible. 

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Paul Nazemi, MD

The asymmetry can be corrected with an Asian blepharoplasty.  See an oculoplastic specialist to learn more.  Good luck

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Chase Lay, MD

Thank you for the photo.  It is possible to remove some skin with a low positioned incision with emphasis on inner corner.  If there is some mild ptosis this can be addressed in two ways: 1. A Putterman procedure to raise  the eyelids with minimal external skin removal or 2. An external in...

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Chase Lay, MD

It varies.  So we can't say for sure but sutures typically are out in 7 days and you will be swollen and possibly bruised for a week.  There is swelling after that that can last weeks to months.  The final result of a ptosis surgery really can't be judged for 6-12 months although usually it sh...

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Chase Lay, MD

Some of the responses you've received saying "yes you can, but. . ." are sort of accurate.  You can create a visible crease.  You could possibly create a nice looking parallel crease.  You would look VERY different and a change like this is forever.   The goal isn't to look white.  What's the ...

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