Concerns about the eye area are one of the most common reasons Asian Americans seek aesthetic surgery. Asian blepharoplasty is the most commonly performed aesthetic surgery in Asia. It is also the third most common procedure for Asian Americans. In the hands of a skilled surgeon, Asian blepharoplasty lets you look like yourself but with more aesthetically pleasing eyes.
What is Asian Blepharoplasty?
Asian blepharoplasty is also known as double eyelid surgery. About half of all East Asian individuals have a pronounced eyelid crease. This crease can make the eyes look tired or even obstruct vision. An Asian blepharoplasty creates a supratarsal crease to give the eyes a more open, alert appearance. In the hands of a skilled surgeon, this procedure balances your goals with preserving your ethnic beauty.
Asian blepharoplasty addresses three ways that Asian eyelids tend to differ from Caucasian ones:
- Double eyelid (lack of a supratarsal fold)
- Thicker, heavier-looking eyelids
- Hooding, especially in the inner corners of the eye
In addition to blepharoplasty, some people choose to have another procedure. These can include epicanthoplasty, which releases the inner corner of the eyelid, or lateral canthoplasty, which makes the outside corners of the eyelid more visible. Only a consultation can determine which options will provide your desired results.
How Does Asian Double Eyelid Surgery Work?
Your surgeon will usually use local anesthetic for your eyelid lift, but IV sedation may sometimes be used. The details of your procedure will differ depending on factors such as:
- How much of a crease you already have
- Whether your surgeon needs to tighten sagging muscles
- The need to remove excess fat that makes lids look heavy
Your surgeon may use a method that creates the desired crease without making an incision. In some cases, an incision is needed to achieve your results. If you are having other procedures at the same time, your surgeon will use the smallest possible incisions to address all your concerns.
What is Recovery Like After Asian Blepharoplasty?
Your recovery time will depend on the details of your eyelid surgery. People who did not need incisions can usually return to work and other activities in a few days. Others may prefer to take up to two weeks off from social activities. You should avoid lifting anything heavier than 20 pounds for one week. Most swelling has resolved within the first two to three weeks but can last up to three months.
Am I a Good Candidate for an Asian Blepharoplasty?
Asian blepharoplasty is recommended for individuals who want to achieve more aesthetically pleasing eyes without losing their ethnic eye shape and appearance. Good candidates are healthy nonsmokers with reasonable expectations. People with certain medical conditions may not be good candidates.
Take the Next Step – Request a Consultation
Want to learn more about what you can expect from Asian blepharoplasty? Schedule a consultation at Awaken Aesthetics in Torrance, CA, to learn more by calling (310) 791-2233.