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Can Asian Eyelid Surgery Lead to Stretching of the Skin Around the Eyes?
asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Michael M. Kim, MD
Question viewed 69 times
Tags: eyelids, Asian, long-term, outcome, skin, skin laxity, stretched
What changes might be expected in a person's appearance after Asian eyelid surgery?
2 answers to Can Asian Eyelid Surgery Lead to Stretching of the Skin Around the Eyes?
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Skin stretch after Asian eyelid surgery
No, it doesn't stretch in unpredictable ways. The changes you can expect should be planned and explained to you. It's different for everyone. In my patient population I tailor what I do to the patient's request.
In general, after Asian eyelid surgery, you can expect your eyes to appear a bit brighter and the upper lid lashes to stand up a bit higher in younger patients.
In older patients the change is more about removing excess skin and giving a...
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Asian eyelid surgery and stretching of skin
Asian eyelid surgery should not lead to stretching of the skin around the eyes. The goal of most asian eyelid surgery is to create a "double fold" as well as reduce some of the heaviness of the upper lid.
This surgery has changed along with the times. Early asian eyelid operations often created a very high fold or lid crease. Although that high crease may be suitable for the Caucasian eyelid, it can look unnatural in those of Asian descent. With the shift toward more...
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