Q&A

Can you get surgery for Epicanthic fold?

Can you get surgery for Epicanthic fold?

The epicanthic fold is the skin fold on the upper eyelid that is part of the typical Asian eye. Changing beauty standards motivate people to seek cosmetic improvements, and those with an epicanthic fold now have the option of receiving a procedure to remove it if desired.

Can you fix eyelid fold?

In most cases, this extra eye fold won’t go away on its own. It often requires medical or surgical treatment. A fellowship-trained, board certified oculofacial plastic surgeon may be your best option to treat this condition.

Why are Koreans obsessed with double eyelid surgery?

The aim is to preserve their natural contours and the features that define them as Asian women and to just adjust the skin above the eye to look even better. For many young Korean girls, fitting to such beauty standards is entangled with greater social and career success.

Why are my eyes so asymmetrical?

Aging is the most common cause of ptosis, but it can also be caused by neurological conditions, tumors, and stroke. If the eyelid droops enough to interfere with your vision, surgery is recommended to correct it. Surgery can also be performed for cosmetic reasons if you choose.

Can you fix asymmetrical eyes without surgery?

Botox. Botox is a nonsurgical option for facial asymmetry. It involves injecting Botox, which is a muscle relaxer that comes from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, into the area around the eyebrows. Botox treatment lifts the brows, reducing the appearance of uneven eyes.

How are the folds of the eyelid different in Caucasians?

Caucasians have two types of folds. One is a very high fold. The other is a lower fold that is more similar to Asian double eyelid fold. The common denominator in fold creation for both of these natural folds are that there are connections between the eyelid skin and the muscle that elevates the eyelid.

What does it mean when you have a fold in your eye?

The appearance of the fold typically means that a small amount of skin may cover the inside corners of the eye. When a person’s eyes are open, the fold on the upper lid can look as though the upper eyelids have disappeared and are not prominent.

Which is skin fold covers the inner corner of the eye?

An epicanthic fold is a skin fold of the upper eyelid that covers the inner corner (medial canthus) of the eye. However, variation occurs in the nature of this feature and the possession of ‘partial epicanthic folds’ or ‘slight epicanthic folds’ is noted in the relevant literature.