Do I have an epicanthic fold? What kind of eyelid crease do I have?

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I've always wondered if there is any surgery to get an epicanthic fold, I really want to achieve an Asian looking eye/Asian eye. I'm half Asian.

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Attempting surgery to achieve this would be a mistake.  Especially to achieve Asian looking eyes, your eyes could easily be made to look more Asian with makeup.  The size and shape of your eyes and supratarsal crease (double eyelid) are not beyond the realm of what some girls achieve surgically.

Paul Nazemi, MD · Answer

Based on your photo, your eyelids look quite nice and I would not necessarily recommend surgery.  In some cases and when indicated, conservative blepharoplasty can be performed to improve/ alter the eyelid fold.  See an oculoplastic specialist to learn more.

Amit Gupta, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for asking the question. You already have a slight epicanthic fold. If you want to make it deeper then you may want to undergo an Asian blephroplasty or double-eyelid-surgery. You should contact a Plastic surgeon who has experience in creating such folds.Good luck!Regards, Dr. Amit Gupta

Somyos Kunachak, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi mtg1996,

If you are just looking for Asian looking eyes, yours is already Asian looking as some Asian eyes naturally have medial fold,, but if you are referring to oriental eyes, or those with typically clear epicanthal fold with the medial lid fold hidden, then you will need surgical intervention, however, I personally do not recommend having this procedure done since the result may not be that natural looking for you, and your eyelid fold already looks good.

Do I have an epicanthic fold? What kind of eyelid crease do I have?

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