What Kind of Double Eyelids Suit Deep-Set Eyes?

Let’s look at what kinds of double eyelids suit deep-set eyes.

Hello, this is Dr. Seunghyup Choi, director of Wink Plastic Surgery. The shape of the human eye can be divided into protruding eyes and deep-set eyes depending on how prominent the eyes are. Generally, protruding eyes refer to cases where the eyeball projects forward compared with the bones around the eyes, such as the brow bone and cheekbone, including the zygomatic area. Deep-set eyes, on the other hand, refer to cases where the eyeball sits deeper than the bones around the eyes. So let’s look at what kind of double eyelids suit deep-set eyes.

Revision eyelid surgery (double-fold correction) + revision upper eyelid fat repositioning + upper eyelid fat grafting | Before surgery

Revision eyelid surgery (double-fold correction) + revision upper eyelid fat repositioning + upper eyelid fat grafting | 3 months after surgery

In general, deep-set eyes are a form commonly seen in Westerners. In such cases, the eyes are deep and the surrounding bones protrude more than the eyeballs. Therefore, the eyelid skin is also recessed toward the orbit (the space where the eyeball is located), so the resulting double eyelid is inevitably influenced greatly by the surrounding bones. For this reason, it is important to design an appropriate double eyelid while considering the shape of the bones.

Revision eyelid surgery (double-fold correction) + revision upper eyelid fat repositioning + upper eyelid fat grafting | Before-and-after comparison

In addition, upwardly, the structure makes it difficult to create a high and large double eyelid because of the influence of the brow bone. Therefore, making a thin rather than a thick double eyelid would be more suitable.

Revision eyelid surgery (incision method) + upper eyelid fat grafting | Before surgery

Revision eyelid surgery (incision method) + upper eyelid fat grafting | 5 days after surgery

Also, if brow ptosis is present and the eyebrows are excessively close to the eyes, additional surgery such as a forehead lift or brow lift may be necessary, so please keep this in mind.

Revision eyelid surgery (incision method) + upper eyelid fat grafting | Before-and-after comparison

In general, the eyes of East Asians are slightly protruding and have some fat. In the case of deep-set eyes with little or no upper eyelid fat, the eyes can appear even deeper and give an exotic impression. In such cases, creating a large and dramatic double eyelid may also create an exotic look, so please keep this in mind.

That concludes our look at what kind of double eyelids suit deep-set eyes.

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