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Is there anything I can do to turn a double lid to a monolid? (Photos)

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JiminieManggatteokJan 15, 2018

Hi, I'm southeast Asian, and I want to get monolids, to look more Asian, in a way. My lids are kind of a cross between mono and double lids. I have an epicanthic fold, so the inner corner/part of my lower lid is tucked in, whereas about a third of the outer portion is not. I was just wondering if there is anything I can do to turn my eyes into monolids. Thanks!

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A.J. Amadi, MD

Thank you for posting your question and excellent photos. You seem to have a classic monolid (no eyelid crease) anatomy that about 50% of Asians normally have. In this normal anatomic variation, the eyelid septum, a thin membrane that limits the forward extension of fat, inserts lower on the...

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The appearance and height of your creases will continue to change as your eyelids heal and the swelling resolves over the course of this year.  Symmetry will likely improve as you heal, but follow up closely with your surgeon to ensure the best results.    

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8 mm is within the normal range for crease height in Asians.  Just as important as the crease height is how much skin overhang there is over the crease in determining the final appearance.  This early in your recovery, you still have quite a bit of swelling which is elevating the height of y...

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Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS

The medial epicanthoplasty will make your eyes appear larger horizontally, but also improve the balance between the bridge of your nose and the distance between your eyes. Best luck.

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