I have hooded eyes as well as monolids. I'm not looking to get double eyelid surgery as I actually quite like the look of monolids. I was wondering if it was possible to get surgery that would fix my heavy hooded eyes so that my lashline shows (makes applying makeup easier). Looking straight on, it's just a monolid with a slight indent. Looking up, a crease line shows, but my eyelids remain hooded.
May 18, 2016
Answer: Keeping a monolid with asian eyelid surgery In general your goals are possible but what is happening when you look up is the internal anatomy (attachments between the undersurface of your skin and portions of the levator tendon) shows. Those loose attachments will become more noticable with age and show even when looking forward in the future.You can do a very conservative surgery can be performed and you may be able to keep the monolids with just a little lash show but because of your internal anatomy you may have to create a very low crease a bit like the example I've linked below.Best of luckChase Lay, MDAsian eyelid surgery specialst.
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May 18, 2016
Answer: Keeping a monolid with asian eyelid surgery In general your goals are possible but what is happening when you look up is the internal anatomy (attachments between the undersurface of your skin and portions of the levator tendon) shows. Those loose attachments will become more noticable with age and show even when looking forward in the future.You can do a very conservative surgery can be performed and you may be able to keep the monolids with just a little lash show but because of your internal anatomy you may have to create a very low crease a bit like the example I've linked below.Best of luckChase Lay, MDAsian eyelid surgery specialst.
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Answer: Eyelid Surgery Hello and thank you for your question. Eyelid surgery is suggested to achieve symmetrical eyelid creases and a natural appearing fold that you desire. Since you are looking to keep the same crease, eyelid surgery removes excess fat/skin that can hopefully "lift" the skin near your inner lashes. However, you should seek an in-person consultation with a board-certified surgeon who can better assess you and provide options and results for your specific needs. Best of luck!
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Answer: Eyelid Surgery Hello and thank you for your question. Eyelid surgery is suggested to achieve symmetrical eyelid creases and a natural appearing fold that you desire. Since you are looking to keep the same crease, eyelid surgery removes excess fat/skin that can hopefully "lift" the skin near your inner lashes. However, you should seek an in-person consultation with a board-certified surgeon who can better assess you and provide options and results for your specific needs. Best of luck!
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