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2025.11.23
Why do people want to widen their double eyelids?
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Why do people want to widen their double eyelids?
It may sound a bit philosophical, butAmong eyelid concerns, one of the most common is"I want to widen my double eyelid crease." This is the matter we are consulting about.
Of course, adjusting the double eyelid width itself is by no means a bad thing.
However, when counseling, I often feel that we've strayed a bit from the original purpose.
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■ Why do double eyelids make eyes appear larger in the first place?
This is very simple,“The presence of a double line makes the eyes themselves appear larger than the actual size of the iris or sclera.”thatVisual illusions occurbecause.
In the illustration below, all conditions except the double eyelid width are identical, but at first glance, the eyes in the right illustration appear larger, don't they?
Even if the eyes are the same size,Double eyelids are better than single eyelids.A moderately wide double eyelid rather than a deep-set onemakes the eyes look bigger.
In other words, the "double eyelid width" is a crucial factor that determines how the eyes appear.
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■ However, many people end up switching their goals.
The original purpose is “I want to make my eyes look bigger” It should be, but in counseling, it's often the case that"I just want to broaden my horizons.""For now, I want parallel double eyelids."Width = Cute, Wide = Correctlike, The act of widening the double eyelid crease itself becomes the goal.Patterncan be observed.
However, a wider double eyelid does not necessarily mean it will look more beautiful.
In fact, overdoing it can even diminish the allure of the eyes.
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■ The pitfall of “ham eyes” that occurs when you widen the eyes too much
When the double eyelid crease is made excessively wide, a typical result is a "ham-like eye" appearance.
• The width is too large, causing the skin to overlap.
• Skin overlaps the eyelashes
• Skin sagging is visible below the double line
At this point,Originally, I wanted to make my eyes bigger,On the contrary, it ends up looking heavy and clumsy.It is not uncommon.
This is caused by the double eyelid fold being too wide, making it impossible to support the eyelid, resulting in sagging skin drooping forward.
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■ If you really want to make your eyes look bigger, there's something more important than the "double eyelid width"
To cut to the chase,If you want to make your eyes look biggerThe width of the double eyelid is also important, butDegree of eyelid openingalso veryImportantis.
For example,
• Eyelid ptosis surgery to slightly improve eyelid opening
• Keep the double eyelid width subtle to create a natural three-dimensional effect
This combination is better,In reality, they have large eyes and give a refined impression.
While simply widening the double eyelid crease has its limitations, improving eyelid opening increases the exposure of the iris, resulting in a more beautifully defined double eyelid appearance.
The illustration below compares simply widening the double eyelid crease (top) with improving the eye's openness while maintaining a moderate crease width (bottom). It's immediately obvious which looks more beautiful, isn't it?
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■ Why “Three-Dimensional Double Eyelids” Look Beautiful
There is no sagging skin below the double eyelid line.、A natural-looking lash lineIt is an exceptionally well-crafted eyelid.
• The roots of the eyelashes are visible
• Refreshed eyelids
• Double eyelids appear three-dimensional
This is precisely what matters more than the double width itself.“The Essential Points for Creating Beautiful Eyes is.
Conversely, if you focus too much on the double eyelid width and the skin ends up overlapping, the three-dimensional effect disappears, making your eyes appear smaller.
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■ Summary: The era of "maximizing" double eyelid width has arrived, not "enlarging" it.
The wider you make the double eyelid, the more beautiful your eyes become—that's not necessarily true.。
That is precisely why it is important that,“Finding the appropriate width suited to the structure of that person's eyes.
Eye opening Skin thickness / Presence of sagging / Shape of the inner corner of the eye / Eyelash direction
Taking all these factors into account determines the "just right width."
Double eyelids are not for widening,Tools to make your eyes look their most beautiful I hope you won't forget that.
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Masataka Fujihashi, MD, Plastic Surgeon
Leveraging expertise as a board-certified plastic surgeon, I offer comprehensive facial cosmetic procedures including eyelid and nose surgery, facial liposuction, thread lifts, and hyaluronic acid injections. From incisional surgeries and revision procedures requiring delicate design to minimally invasive injections and lifts with minimal downtime, I strive to provide treatments tailored to each patient's ideal outcome.
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【Career】
March 2015: Graduated from the School of Medicine, Showa University
April 2015 Showa University Yokohama Northern Hospital Initial Clinical Training
April 2017 Showa University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery
October 2017 Maebashi Red Cross Hospital Plastic Surgery / Cosmetic Surgery
April 2019 Nishio Municipal Hospital Plastic Surgery Department
April 2020 Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital Plastic Surgery Department
November 2020 Ota Nishinouchi Hospital Plastic Surgery / Cosmetic Surgery
July 2022 Tokyo Rosai Hospital Plastic Surgery / Cosmetic Surgery Department Head
July 2022: R.O.clinic (Part-time), Kusano Taro Clinic (Part-time)
April 2024 Deputy Director, Ginza TA Clinic
November 2025 BIANCA CLINIC
【Professional Affiliations and Qualifications】
Japanese Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Member of the Japanese Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (JSAPS)
Member of the Japanese Society of Aesthetic Surgery (JSAS)
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