Asian Eyelid Surgery

Asian Eyelid Surgery – “Double Eyelid Surgery”

1. What is Asian blepharoplasty?

The Asian eyelid is significantly different in anatomy and structure than the occidental eyelid. Approximately 50% of Asians have a defined eyelid crease. This crease divides the upper eyelid into two segments also known as a “double eyelid.” When present, the shape and location of the eyelid crease are lower and different than the occidental eyelid. It must be made clear that most Asian patients without an eyelid crease who seek cosmetic Asian blepharoplasty do not want to look “westernized,” they would like to look like the other 50% of Asians who do have an eyelid crease.

2. What are the different types of Asian eyelid creases?

Depending on the shape of the face and the patient’s own preferences, Dr. Tsirbas will discuss the various options for the eyelid crease before the operation. The goal is to create a natural Asian crease rather than a wide open “westernized” occidental crease.

3. What are different techniques to recreate the crease?

Although there are more than 40 reported techniques on Asian double eyelid blepharoplasty the procedures can be divided into two broad catagories, “incisional” or “non-incisional suture techniques”. The incisional technique is a much more predictable and long lasting technique. Although the suture technique is faster with quicker recovery, its effects do not last as long and it is not as predictable.