Could I get surgery to enhance or develop Asian-shaped eyes? (photos)

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Okay, so I'm curious about the possibility of getting surgery to enlarge my eyes, or if their general shape can be altered to resemble cute Asian eyes. Also, if I can achieve that natural eye sac that Asians with big eyes have. I don't know what it's called, but I looked it up and apparently it's a trend in Korea the most Asians are born with it. It's called Aegyo-sal. Or to be more simple, I just want to have larger love bands on my eyes that resemble the ones on Asian women.

A.J. Amadi, MD · Answer

Your question talks about two different things1. Aegyo-sal, or "love band" surgery, is essentially trying to create fullness just underneath the lashes which many Asians naturally have. This is due to orbicularis oculi muscle hypertrophy in the "pretarsal" region of the eyelid, just below the lashes. Sometimes this is so severe that it pushes the eyelashes towards the eyes. This is a new fad in Korea and Asia. This can be created either with fat transfer or using a soft implant like Alloderm, or the patients own deep skin layer (Dermis-fat). 2. "Enlarge Eyes". So to make your eyes look bigger, you may want to consider upper eyelid ptosis repair. This essentially tightens the muscle that opens the eyes. This is a very tricky surgery that most plastic surgeons do not have experience with. It can lead to dry eyes, asymmetry, or poor eyelid contour. You should think long and hard before doing this surgery and should consult an Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon (Oculoplastics).

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Only on the basis of in person evaluation and discussion about your goals one can answer your question; Dr James Carraway in Norfolk, Va may be a good person to seek a consultation. Good luck.

Could I get surgery to enhance or develop Asian-shaped eyes? (photos)

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