Can Blepharoplasty correct my Asian eyelids?

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A: Blepharoplasty can correct asymmetry

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes, a blepharoplasty can correct asymmetrical eyelids and give an Asian single-eyelid fold a deeper single crease. The surgery will not give a double crease.

A: Beautification of Asian eyelids is frequently done

By Richard Gentile, MD - Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon

Beautification of the Asian eyelid is a very sought out procedure and the surgery needs to address what changes you would like to see in your eyelid.

A: Skin is not the only answer

By Robert Schwarcz, MD - New York City Oculoplastic surgeon

Creases could be raised and made more pronounced in an open or closed (no skin cutting) technique. Skin could be removed as well, but from your picture it seems as though your left upper eyelid displays some small degree of ptosis. In this case, raising the crease and removing a little skin might not be enough... more

A: Yes it can

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

If a more western or caucasian look is what you are looking for, then a blepharoplasty can be done. If you are trying to return your now double fold right eyelid to a single fold, that will be much more difficult, if not impossible. Consult with an oculoplastic surgeon or board certified plastic surgeon who... more

A: Find an Asian eyelid specialist

By Michael S. Beckenstein, MD - Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

You need to find a surgeon that specializes in the Asian eyelid. The anatomy is unique and surgeons with vast experience can obtain good results for you.

A: Make sure you see an Asian eyelid specialist.

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Asian eyelids are a complicated subject. My best advice is that you see an Asian eyelid specialist. For what you are asking, yes, it can be corrected - if what you mean to to make it more symmetric. Good luck with your surgery.

A: Asian eyelid folds can change over time

By Thomas T. Nguyen, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Your question is a good one and is not that uncommon. I have had other patients state that their eyelids changed 'overnight,' either gaining a stronger fold or losing their fold. Whatever the problem, it can be fixed by asian eyelid surgery and the creation or reinforcement of a fold. The fold should be... more

A: Asian blepharoplasty creates a deep crease

By Jonathan Hoenig, MD - Beverly Hills Oculoplastic surgeon

In your photo, there is some asymmetry of the upper eyelids. The left eyelid skin is covering your eyelashes more than on the right. You can have a very small strip of skin removed on the left eyelid if you want it to match the right and still keep your Asian look. If your goal is to have a deep crease,... more

A: Asian eyelid surgery

By Charles K. Lee, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

This really depends on what you mean by "correction." If you like the new crease or would like to have a crease, that can be done with a Blepharoplasty procedure which would set a new eyelid crease for you in a permanent way. I recommend finding a plastic surgeon who does a lot of Asian eyelids and... more

A: Undoing a double fold eyelid is very risky

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear BonBon, The fold is created by adhesions between the eyelid skin and the tendon that raises and lowers the upper eyelid. This attachment may exist in an asian eyelid and creates a double fold or may be absent accounting for a single fold. Typically in Asian eyelid surgery (and yes there is such a thing as... more

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