Asian Double Eye Lid Surgery: Blepharoplasty

Asian Double Eye Lid Surgery: Blepharoplasty

Asian blepharoplasty, also known as double eyelid surgery, is a procedure involving the creation of an upper eyelid crease. As the name suggests, this procedure is ideal for individuals of Asian descent. Many Asians who lack a visible crease would like to have one.
 

It is important to understand that they do not undergo this procedure to westernize their look. Rather, they do so because they want their eyes to look better and have a less puffy look. An upper eyelid crease also makes it easier to apply eye makeup.

 

Understanding Double Eyelid Surgery

Most cosmetic surgeons perform this procedure on a scheduled, outpatient basis. During the procedure, they remove a small piece of tissue from the eyelids. This transforms a mono-eyelid into a double eyelid with a crease.

The surgeon may use one of two types of techniques. These are the suture method, which is less invasive, or the open method. The suture technique is ideal for individuals with eyelids that are thin enough to allow for spontaneous eyelid folding. The open technique, however, is for people with thicker or excess skin where the procedure’s permanence is important.
 

Anatomically speaking, there are several subtle differences in the upper eyelids of Asians compared to other ethnic groups. Some East Asians do not have an eyelid crease. Some also have big variations in the position of the skin fold of the upper eyelid.
 

The position of the skin fold can vary from one millimeter to about 10 millimeters above the lash line. When patients decide to undergo the Asian double eyelid surgery, the changes they desire are quite individual. The goal, however, is to achieve a more youthful, energetic, and natural look.

 

Bad Candidates for the Procedure

This type of procedure is not ideal for everyone. For starters, you need to be old enough to understand potential complications and risks and to cooperate. If you are not mature enough to do so, you should wait and have it at a later date. Others who are bad candidates for the procedure include those with clotting disorder and thyroid disease. Also, those suffering from dry eyes and bulging eyes are also not good candidates.

 

Purpose of Blepharoplasty

This is an elective cosmetic procedure meant to help patients who desire an upper eyelid crease. Before the procedure, you will need to meet with your cosmetic surgeon to discuss your specific expectations. He or she will also help you determine whether it is a good fit for you. Additionally, you will need to provide your detailed medical history, including things such as allergies or any other condition that might make you a bad candidate for the procedure.


 

To learn more about blepharoplasty, visit Scott Harris, MD at our office in Plano, Texas. Call (337) 221-9855 today to schedule an appointment.