Can I achieve large eyes like Kendall Jenner? (photos)

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Tanuj Nakra, MD, FACS · Answer

There's no question that large eyes are beautiful. Most models/actresses/celebrities have them, and Kendall Jenner is no exception!
 Here's the interesting part – everybody's eyes are actually the same size. It is simply a relationship of the eyeball to the surrounding tissues that make them appear cosmetically larger or smaller.  There are three basic anatomical relationships  that lead to large eyes: 
1.  The position of the eyeball in the socket. Eyeballs that are more receded   Tend to look smaller, while those that are more prominent look bigger. This relationship can be manipulated with fillers and/or surgery. This is  uncommon due to the relatively invasive nature of these treatments. 
2.  The eye relationship to the brow and cheek. Having a more prominent brow and cheek will make the eye appear more recessed, whereas a flat brow and cheek will make the eye look more prominent. These relationships  can't be affected by surgery or nonsurgical treatments to the face. For example people who have too much filler in their face will have smaller looking eyes. 
3.  The position of the upper and lower eyelid in relationship to the eyeball. Having ptosis or a droopy upper eyelid will make the pie appear smaller. This is a relatively easily manipulated variable in surgery. The upper eyelid position can be raised, making the eye look larger.  This would be particularly effective in your case. This relationship can also be manipulated with Botox to provide a temporary solution  The same goes for the lower eyelid. If the lower eyelid is up higher against the eyelid, this can make the eye look smaller. Again, this can be manipulated with Botox or surgery. 
 Your best bet is to visit with an experienced surgeon who specializes in the eye region   Hope this is helpful- Good luck !

William Numa, MD, FACS · Answer

You have a natural and youthful appearance and cosmetic surgery is not needed at this time.  If you are interested in trying a non-invasive technique, then Botox may be a good choice.  Botox can help the eyes appear more open and by doing so may help to address your concern. 
Undergoing any surgical procedure requires careful attention to detail and consideration for different options.  Consider obtaining several opinions before moving forward with any given procedure. And always trust your face to a board-certified facial plastic surgeon or board-certified plastic surgeon.

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