Is Asian Blepharoplasty Revision Possible For Higher Crease?

asked 1 year ago by oh_purple
Latest answer by Philip Young, MD
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Tags: female, crease, high, options

I had double eyelid surgery 8 months ago, however I would like a higher crease now (more platform for make up, etc). Is this possible to achieve? According to my doc I dont have any extra skin, therefore he can't remove the old incision while creating the higher one above it. Is this ok? Is it acceptable (aesthetically)? Thank you very much.

5 answers to Is Asian Blepharoplasty Revision Possible For Higher Crease?

Higher crease after Asian eyelid surgery in the past

Yes you can increase the height of the crease after Asian Eyelid Crease Surgery. It will entail setting the crease higher with a higher incision. The drawback in this situation is that you may have two incisions that could be exposed if you don't have enough skin. It is likely that your crease is high enough and that all you need is more skin taken out. This is much simpler to do. The options are there for you. I think non incision techniques that the others are advocating is... more

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes it works

Yes, it is definitely possible to create a higher crease. This procedure is relatively an easy procedure. You do not need extra skin to create a larger crease. It will be aesthetically acceptable as long as your eye elevating muscle can tolerate the higher crease. If the higher crease formation creates a slight ptosis, then a ptosis surgery will be performed at the same time so that a high crease can be created which also looks aesthetically pleasing. The surgery will be performed using a... more

Kenneth K. Kim, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Revision Asian eyelid surgery to create a higher crease.

A secondary procedure with a nonincisional suture technique may allow for creation of a higher crease especially if there isn't any "extra skin". It may improve the symmetry as well.

Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.restonfacialplastics.com

Is Asian Blepharoplasty Revision Possible For Higher Crease?

You have a very good symmetric result, however, if you are absolutely sure you want a higher crease, this is achievable. The new crease is higher than it looks since your actual crease is hidden under a skin fold. 1-2mm skin resection will give you what you want.