Can an upper bleph alone turn my double eyelid crease from tapered to parallel (without an epicanthoplasty)? (Photo)

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Is the natural anatomy of my right eye suitable for a parallel eyelid crease shape like my left eye's without the need for an epicanthoplasty? I am Asian with natural double eyelids and looking to improve their symmetry. To be clear, I have been medically examined and do not have ptosis in my left eyelid.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I wouldn’t have your eyelids done. They really look okay to me. You have different heights of the folds but mild. I am not a fan of epicantoplasty. You run the risk of creating a scar band and unnatural appearance

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Plucky922166,

A parallel eyelid crease, or "outfold" can be created in the absence of an epicanthoplasty. Based on your photos, while your right eye exhibits a tapered, infold, your left eye has multiple folds which are not sharply defined. Asian blepharoplasty with supratarsal fixation would be able to set your eyelid crease with the desired outfold, at a symmetric height and with crisp definition.

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