ASIAN EYELID SURGERY
California's Leading Eyelid Surgery Center
Also called Asian blepharoplasty, double eyelid surgery is a common procedure for patients of Asian descent. When performed by an experienced surgeon, it can enhance the anatomical features of your eyelid to give it a natural, symmetric crease that highlights your eyes. At our practice, we can work with you to reach your aesthetic goals while maintaining your unique features.
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What Is Double Eyelid Surgery?
Asian blepharoplasty is a detailed procedure to restructure key features of the Asian eyelid. The unique features of Asian eyelids require an in-depth understanding to deliver natural-looking results. As an oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Joseph routinely performs this procedure, specializing in crafting personalized results.
Double eyelid surgery is a procedure aimed at providing a new aesthetic balance to the eyelid. It accomplishes this by adding the dynamic feature of a more prominent eyelid fold to the upper eyelid. We focus on creating a natural-looking crease that is balanced and symmetrical for each eyelid.
Personalized Results
This procedure is about crafting a result that matches the patient’s individual aesthetic preferences and features. We accomplish this by:
- Considering any pre-existing creases or folds
- Checking the amount of skin of the eyelids
- Examining your unique features
- Consulting to understand your individual idea of what an attractive eyelid looks like
- Avoiding a “Westernized” eyelid that is unnaturally high or out of balance with your features
Asian Blepharoplasty Procedure at a Glance
- Anesthesia: As the procedure targets a minimal area, most patients only require local anesthetic. However, your comfort is important to us, and other sedation options are available.
- The Process: Through targeted small incisions and careful suturing, our expert surgeons form a natural-looking eyelid crease. Each step of the procedure requires a surgeon who thoroughly knows the unique traits of the Asian eyelid. Procedures done by those without experience can result in an unnatural look that disrupts the balance of your features as a whole.
- Duration: A typical Asian eyelid surgery visit will last about 2 hours, depending on the complexity of the procedure.
- Going Home: Double eyelid surgery is an outpatient procedure. This means you can return home within a few hours of the procedure.
- Downtime: Begin with about 1 week of downtime. Continue for up to 2 weeks if swelling has not subsided.
Asian Eyelid Surgery FAQs
Is double eyelid surgery right for me?
If you are dissatisfied with the expression created by your eyelids, Asian blepharoplasty can be the solution. Unlike traditional eyelid procedures, this specifically aims to create a double eyelid for patients. It does not only address signs of aging. Instead, it focuses on forming and shaping a crease to the eyelids that matches your individual anatomy.
A double eyelid is an eyelid with a visible double crease. So, this surgery involves adding a visible, natural-appearing crease to your eye that is in harmony with the rest of your facial features. At our practice, we do not seek to “Westernize” a patient’s eyelid. Instead, we aim to achieve a new aesthetic balance by adding the dynamic feature of a double eyelid to your appearance. You can address a single eyelid or both.
To learn more about if this surgery is right for you, schedule a consultation today. During your one-on-one meeting, you can express your aesthetic goals. Your surgeon will then work with you to develop a personalized plan that will perfectly match your needs.
What makes a good candidate for the procedure?
A good candidate for Asian eyelid surgery will:
- Be in overall good health
- Have realistic expectations for the procedure
- Not use cigarettes or other tobacco products
- Be prepared to fully discuss their goals with their surgeon
What is the recovery like after Asian eyelid surgery?
Initial recovery from this procedure generally lasts about 1 week. However, it may take a few months to heal completely. At each stage of your recovery, aftercare will play an essential role. This includes taking initial downtime, caring for surgical sites, and attending your follow-up appointments.
As you continue to heal, your final results will become more apparent. At first, there may be some swelling, changes in skin sensation, and mild discomfort, but these effects are mild and can be managed with your doctor during recovery.
Will the procedure leave visible scars?
Eyelid surgery, like any surgery, requires incisions. Incisions in the skin inevitably heal as scars. The difference comes in how well they heal and where your surgeon places them. An experienced double eyelid surgeon will place all incisions within the eyelid’s crease. Such surgical techniques hide any scars from sight.
Furthermore, a skillfully made incision minimizes damage to the skin. Even though a scar may form at first, it should gradually fade. Eventually, you should hardly notice it. All this points to why working with skilled oculoplastic surgeons is so vital.
How do we personalize double eyelid surgery?
Some individuals of Asian descent tend not to have an eyelid crease or fold. Occasionally, there will be a fold present only for one eye. Asian people have unique anatomy regarding the location and amount of eyelid fat and the function of the elevating muscles, so the eyelid surgery process requires a different and advanced technique. For example, the prominence of the epicanthal folds can vary among patients.
Our surgeons have a complete understanding of these facial elements and can help you find the specific look you want. The fold or crease created as a result of this process is done in such a way as to maintain your natural appearance instead of creating a “Westernized” eyelid. It is our job to give you the look that will make you happiest and feel most in love with your appearance.
Schedule Your Consultation
If you are ready to reach your aesthetic goals, schedule a consultation at our practice today. We’ll go over the specifics with you directly and work together to build a personal plan for Asian eyelid surgery. By scheduling a consultation for double eyelid surgery, you are taking control of your appearance. We look forward to working with you to bring out a new, dynamic look to your natural features.
Out-of-town patients can set up an in-person or virtual consultation. Our patient care coordinator works closely with patients from out of state or abroad to ensure a safe, hassle-free experience both before and after your double eyelid surgery procedure.
