An epicanthic fold or epicanthus [6] is a skin fold of the upper eyelid that covers the inner corner (medial canthus) of the eye. [3] However, variation occurs in the nature of this feature and the possession of "partial epicanthic folds" or "slight epicanthic folds" is …

2022年2月22日 · Monolid eyes are also called epicanthal folds or epicanthic folds. An epicanthal fold describes an eyelid shape. If you have epicanthal folds, the skin of your upper eyelid is smooth from the inner corner of your eye to the part of your eyebrow nearest to your nose. It covers the innermost edge of your eyes.

2021年9月8日 · Also known as an epicanthic fold, a monolid is a skin fold on the upper eyelid that makes it appear that there’s no visible crease line below your brow area (hence the name—it presents itself as a “single eyelid” rather than a double eyelid).

2023年8月3日 · For starters, the monolid, commonly referred to as the ‘single eyelid’, is characterized by the absence of a well-defined crease that separates the eyelid into distinct sections. Some celebrities who rock monolids include Hong Kong pop singer Sandy Lam as well as So-Hee from Wonder Girls. Generally, many East Asians tend to have monolids.

2024年5月24日 · This is when your eyelids have a single fold instead of two. It’s also known as an epicanthic or epicanthal fold. It’s common in people of Eastern Asian descent of all ages.

2024年8月1日 · “Monolids” is a common term for epicanthal folds, a type of eyelid seen in people who don't have a double eyelid or crease. Monolids typically occur in some people of Asian ethnicity, with eyelids shaped by a skin fold at the inner eye (the canthus) that can create a more narrowed appearance.

Double eyelid surgery is a procedure performed with the primary goal of creating an upper eyelid crease. This article discusses the variations in eyelid anatomy, which transcend race, between a single fold and double fold eyelid. Additionally, surgical techniques to create a double fold and associated risks and complications will be reviewed.

2024年1月28日 · Monolid eyes have eyelids that don’t appear to have a crease. There’s nothing medically wrong with this type of eyelid. In fact, single lids are quite common in East Asia.

2022年3月16日 · The single eyelid, representing an upper eyelid without a crease, is a common feature in East Asian populations, in addition to the presence of a narrow palpebral fissure and epicanthal fold. The prevalence of single eyelid among East Asian varies from 16.9% to 63.9%, 1–6 compared with only 2% among White patients. 5 Single eyelid is not ...

2023年1月10日 · Monolid eyes do not appear to have a crease. This type of eyelid is also known as single eyelids. A monolid eye shape is most commonly found in people of Asian heritage. The skin on the top of your eyelid is called the epicanthal fold. It extends to the inner corner of the eye.