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How Does Training Differ for Asian eyelid professionals?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Philip Young, MD
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Tags: choosing a surgeon, expertise, outcome, specialist, training

Asian eyelid surgery is offered by doctors and surgeons. How is a specialist chosen and what other factors besides being a specialist does a patient need to research about their doctor? What should I expect in terms of my Asian eyelid surgery outcome?

4 answers to How Does Training Differ for Asian eyelid professionals?

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Asian Blepharoplasty

Please ensure that your surgeon has been properly trained to perform eyelid surgery: facial plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery, or plastic surgery. Consult with a board certified specialist who you feel comfortable with and who can assist you in achieving the results you desire.
Kimberly Lee, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.beverlyhillsfacialplastic.com

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Asian eyelid blepharoplasty experts and their training paths

There are many ways for someone to specialize in Asian Eyelid surgery. It first starts out with medical school. You can go through the Doctor of Osteopath route but this is not as regarded as the more traditional route. After medical school you can specialize in Head and Neck Surgery then facial plastics Ophthalmology then oculoplastics General surgery or many other surgical specialities and then cosmetic surgery fellowship Plastic surgery I would research the doctor... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Great question!

For the most part, any physician who has completed their first year of formal training after medical school can get a license to practice medicine. They could even claim they practice neurosurgery. Mind you they would in no way be properly trained to actual perform neurosurgery and no hospital would grant them privileges. Only a fool would practice neurosurgery without completing a residency in neurosurgery. Any surgeon can claim to perform Asian eyelid surgery.... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Different training for different asian eyelid surgeons

Plastic surgeons, Facial plastic surgeons and oculoplastic surgeons are the primary eyelid surgeons. Each specialty brings a unique emphasis on the procedure. It would be worthwhile to visit each type of surgeon to find the best fit for your situation.
Charles S. Lee, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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