How to make eyes look bigger
In general, making the eyes appear larger can be achieved through methods such as makeup and eye muscle exercises. If these are ineffective, surgical options including suture-based double eyelid surgery, incisional blepharoplasty, skin grafting for double eyelids, medial epicanthoplasty (inner corner eye opening), and lateral canthoplasty (outer corner eye widening) may also be considered. However, results vary from person to person. It is recommended to visit a reputable hospital and proceed under the guidance of a qualified physician.
Makeup techniques, such as using light and dark eyeshadow combinations, can enhance the eye's contour and create the illusion of larger eyes. For daily makeup, applying eyeliner along the base of the lashes can visually enlarge the eyes.
Eye muscle exercises involve forcefully opening the eyes wide and lifting the eyelids upward as much as possible, holding the position for several seconds, then relaxing. Repeat this exercise 10–15 times.
Analysis of procedures to enlarge the appearance of the eyes:
Procedure Name |
Suture-Based Double Eyelid |
Incisional Blepharoplasty |
Skin Grafting for Double Eyelid |
Medial Epicanthoplasty |
Lateral Canthoplasty |
Example Image |
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Principle |
High-molecular-weight sutures are placed between the skin and tarsal plate to create a double eyelid fold |
The eyelid is incised to remove excess fat and skin |
Free skin grafting is performed to adhere the graft to the tarsal plate |
Surgically removes excess skin at the inner corner of the eye |
Removes or releases soft tissue and bone at the outer eye corner to widen the lateral canthal distance |
Reference Price |
2,000–8,000 RMB per session |
4,000–10,000 RMB per session |
5,000–10,000 RMB per session |
3,000–10,000 RMB per session |
2,000–7,000 RMB per session |
Advantages |
1. Simple procedure |
1. Offers various double eyelid shapes |
1. Less invasive |
1. High safety profile |
1. Less invasive |
Potential Risks |
1. Suture exposure |
1. More invasive |
1. Redness and swelling |
1. Skin creasing |
1. Redness and swelling |
Recovery Time |
1–2 months |
1–3 months |
2–6 months |
1–2 months |
1–3 months |
In daily life, it is important to protect your eyes by avoiding prolonged use of electronic devices. Taking breaks to gaze into the distance can help maintain eye health.




