What is double eyelid surgery? I don't understand what it means to have double eyelids?
Double Eyelid Surgery - What is It?
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Double Eyelid Surgery - What is It
Double eyelid surgery is the creation of a fold in the upper eyelid in Asians. Typically Patients of Asian descent do not have the upper eyelid fold and some desire to “westernize” their eyes by obtaining this fold through surgery.
Asian eyelid surgery- Double eyelid surgery in Los Angeles
Double eyelid surgery is a type of upper Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery designed for oriental eyelids which do'nt have an eyelid fold. this procedure creates the upper eyelid fold to make the eyelids look more Caucasian.
"Double Eyelid Surgery" Creates a Crease in the Asian Eyelid
About half of people of Asian descent will not have a distinct crease in the upper eyelid. Some may elect to have a surgeon create this crease.
"Double Eyelid Surgery" is the term used for creating the crease.
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The crease separates the eyelid into two segements
Double eyelid surgery refers to a procedure used to create a crease in the eyelid for those who don’t have one. Roughly 50% of Asians have a crease that forms when they open their eyes. This crease essentially divides the eyelid into two segment, hence the therm “double eyelid”.
When a patient does not have a double eyelid but desires ones, the surgery creates a tiny scar under the surface of the skin that tethers the skin to the underlying muscle so that when the eye is opened it folds inward creating the crease. This is a popular procedure and when done well looks very natural
Double eyelid surgery
Extension of Blepharoplasty Surgery for Asian Eyes
The double eyelid procedure is performed to make Asian eyes look more western. The procedure is an extension of Blepharoplasty surgery that dramatically changes the appearance of the eyes by creating an upper eyelid crease. The procedure is associated with high levels of patient satisfaction.
Double Eyelid Surgery
It is a type of blepharoplasty designed for oriental patients who don't have an upper eyelid that creases. This procedure surgically creates a crease by making an incision on the upper eyelid.This is something that some Asians opt for to create a crease to give the client more "westernized" eyes.
Definition of Double Eyelid Surgery
a more western appearance (also called eyelid westernization). This procedure typically involves approaching the eye through a blepharoplasty incision in the upper eyelid crease. Extra skin and fatty tissue is often removed. The skin is then sewn down to the deeper layers of the eyelid to create a crease. This allows for the different appearance.
It also allows women to place make-up on their new upper eyelid.
Recovery is similar to blepharoplasty; sutures in for a week, make-up can be applied after ten days, most activities resumed and getting back out in public by two weeks.
For those seeking a new appearance to their eyelids, double eyelid surgery can be a great option.
Double eyelid surgery
Double eyelid surgery is intended for patients frequently of Asian heritage to create a more “westernized look”. A westernized look means creating a distinctive upper eyelid crease just above the lash line.
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