What eye shape is characterized by upturned eyes?

Overall Shape

Outer corner higher than the inner corner, slightly upturned, resembling a parallelogram

Relatively narrow and elongated, with a significant tilt from inner to outer corner

The curvature of the inner and outer corners forms an inverted八字 (eight) shape

Inner Corner Features

Inner corner points downward, often with noticeable epicanthal folds

Inner corner slightly downturned, giving a hook-like appearance

Compared to fox eyes, the inner corner of upward-slanting eyes turns down more noticeably

Pupil Characteristics

Well-balanced ratio between pupil and sclera, bright and lively gaze

Pupils usually appear larger, creating a charming and alluring look

Balanced pupil-to-sclera ratio, sharp and intense gaze

Principle

Lifting the eyebrow skin lifts the orbicularis oculi muscle and surrounding tissues upward, naturally elevating the eye corners

Horizontally elongates the eye and reduces the upward slant of the eye corners

Involves removing tissue below the tarsal plate of the lower eyelid and folding or shortening the lower eyelid retractor muscle

Indications

Loose upper eyelid skin

Pronounced upturned eyes, small eye size

Upward-slanting eyes with a steep angle at the outer corner

Reference Price

3,000–8,000 RMB per session

3,000–8,000 RMB per session

5,000–15,000 RMB per session

Advantages

Significantly enhances overall eye appearance

Noticeably changes eye shape

Increases vertical eye width

Potential Risks

1. Risk of infection
2. Incomplete eyelid closure

1. Infection
2. Scar formation
3. Eyelid ectropion (outward turning)

1. Scar formation
2. Eyelid ectropion
3. Excessive white showing (scleral show)

Duration

5–10 years

Long-term

Long-term