Question 1

why do you have epicanthal folds?

Accepted Answer

Look at this picture: An epicanthal fold is a skin fold from your upper eyelid that slightly covers the inside corner of your eye. Here is a good link: http://www.Nationwidechildrens.Org/epicanthal-folds. Many Asian people have epicanthal folds, and in non-asians they are not uncommon. They are one of the many minor ways in which our bodies differ one from another.

Question 2

is there a surgery to have epicanthal folds?

Accepted Answer

Not very effective: Plastic restructuring of the lids can be done to create an epicanthal tupe appearance.  It usually does not look very natural - but why would you want this anyway?

Question 3

does epicanthal folds mean down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

By itself, no: There are many stigmata of down's. If this is the sole feature and is not racial, then it is a congenital defect on its own.

Question 4

does epicanthal folds always mean down syndrome?

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No: Epicanthal folds can also be seen in asians, russians, and other races/cultures. In Down syndrome there are other features such as hypotonia, wide space between 1st and 2nd toe. There is a 50% chance of heart defects as well. The palpebral fissues (the eyelid opening) slants upward. The 5th finger is often short and curves inward. There are many other features with down syndrome.

Question 5

epicanthal folds - toddler - medical opinion please?

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True vs pseudo: In the natural formation of the toddler face a wide nasal root and tenting of oculo-nasal skin is common. The newborn & toddler face are somewhat flat in lateral profile and the midface (nose& upper lip) grow forward over  the years & the earlier fold disappears. Occasionally the appearance leads some to think the kid is cross eyed if viewed from the side.

Question 6

i need to know if there is a surgery to have epicanthal folds and what are the risks?

Accepted Answer

Do you want them or?: A common complication of epicanthal folds is epiblepharon, which affects 2% of 12 year old oriental children; the lower lid folds inward, causing the eyelashes to rub against the sclera and cornea. see http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3373233/ 
The article describes the history, procedures and complications

Question 7

grandauhter has epicanthal folds, does not have down syndrome. has 1/2 brother  with d.s.  is this merely  a characteristic inherited from him?

Accepted Answer

Normal Variation: Epicanthal folds are a normal varient.No it was not inherited from the brother.The genetics are apparently in the family gene pool.

Question 8

how do i know if i have epicanthal folds?

Accepted Answer

Look at this picture: An epicanthal fold is a skin fold from your upper eyelid that slightly covers the inside corner of your eye. Here is a good link: http://www.Nationwidechildrens.Org/epicanthal-folds.

Question 9

double" folds but do i have epicanthal folds?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Epicanthal fold refers to the skin at the medial aspect of the upper lids.  It is  generally more prominent in asians.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: epicanthal folds?

Accepted Answer

Epicanthal folds: Epicanthal folds = "A skin fold of the upper eyelid that covers the inner corner (canthus) of the eye."  https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-1-4419-1698-3_1325

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