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Non Asian Ethnic Bleph

I have very ethnic Hispanic eyes (by that I mean indigenous, similar to native Americans).That makes my profile flat in the eye area. Two things stopped me from plastic surgery is (1) I got lipo 8 years ago and I got a scars(some mini keloids). I do not mind them on my body but I would mind them on my face (2)The before and after ethnic blephs do not seem to have a big change. I would like a parallel crease without the downward pointing inner corners. HELP

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Eyelid Surgery for non-Asian Ethnic Eyes

Eyelid surgery is not one operation, but rather many potential operations. The surgery is tailored for each patient's specific anatomy and personal goals. Cosmetic treatment can focus on the upper eyelid, eyebrow, lower eyelid and/or cheeks. Asian eyelid surgery is one type of ethnic blepharoplasty. Non-Asian eyelids may share attributes with their Asian counterparts, such as extra eyelid fat or lack of an upper eyelid crease / fold. Fortunately, the eyelids heals very well after... more

Ethnic blepharoplasty

Changing the position or shape of the upper eyelid crease is possible, and you should consult with a plastic surgeon who specializes in these types of procedures, or with an oculoplastic surgeon. Hypertrophic and keloid scars are extremely unlikely to form in the thin skin of the upper eyelid, and especially when the result of surgery (as opposed to burns or other types of traumatic injury).

Correction of Lower Lid / Cheek Flatness

Regarding: "I have very ethnic Hispanic eyes (by that I mean indigenous, similar to native Americans).That makes my profile flat in the eye area. ...The before and after ethnic blephs do not seem to have a big change ". From the photograph provided you do have a flatness of the cheek bone (MAXILLARY HYOPOPLASIA). This is commonly see among Central Americans along with other Mestizo nasal features related to their Indian origin. Flatness in this area used to be commonly treat more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

35 reviews

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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Eyelid surgery and hypertrophic scars concern

It is understable that you are concerned about hypertrophic scars, but that rarely happens to eyelid skin. In fact I have never seen it. Every person, and every eyelid is different. Variations and asymmetry need to be taken into account when planning any corrective surgery. Having said that, you are a candidate for surgery. A consultation will determine what's best for you and what can be expected. Dr T.

Eyelid surgery

The most important aspect to cosmetic surgery is to understand the anatomy and to have a reasonable and specific goal. Plastic surgery is mainly about applied anatomy to change the anatomical structure. A customized analysis and surgical plan should be the feature of any treatment. Your plastic surgeon should careful evaluate your anatomy, try to understand what you see and what bothers you, discuss the exact nature of what you desire, and then explain the maneuvers required to achieve... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

4 reviews

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Hi, I think you also emailed me through my website.

Dear 8138 What you need here is a personal consultation. I think any ethical doctor will be concerned regarding your hypertrophic scars. However, the eyelids heal perhaps the best of any area on the body. So it is common for someone to have say a bad c-section scar and yet heal great from their eyelid surgery. The next issue is understanding precisely what you are looking for. It is possible that you need a forehead lift rather than eyelid surgery.... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

9 reviews

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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