Does Eyelid Tape Really Work?

It's not unusual for Asian patients to want eyelids with double folds. For this reason, eyelid taping procedures have become popular. Unfortunately, these techniques are only temporary and a more permanent solution always requires surgical intervention.Eyelid taping allows patients the opportunity to evaluate the impact of double eyelid folds upon their facial aesthetics. If they like the look and want a more permanent solution, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate.

Eyelid tape is a great method of seeing if you will be happy with a more permanent solution for a double crease. If you are happy with your appearance with the tape, then you may consider a surgical option . See an oculoplastic surgeon with experience in Asian eyelid surgery to ensure a natural look. 

Eyelid tape will work, but once it comes off, your mono lid will come back. For a permanent solution, asian eyelid surgery is the only option.

Eyelid tape may help but it's only temporary and lasts as long as the tape is in place. If you want something permanent, then eyelid surgery is your only option.

Eyelid tape can work, but it is temporary.  For lasting results a surgical approach is the way to do.  Seek out an experienced eyelid surgeon.  Together you can come up with a plan.

Dear Keiko, the taping is a temporary solution to modify the appearance of your eyelid. For a permanent solution there are a variety of methods that can be surgically done to achieve the same result - which would be permanent. The surgeon needs to have a lot of experience in order to achieve top quality results.
With Warm Regards,
Trevor M Born MD

Eyelid tape can work on a temporary basis and is frequently used by makeup artists for short term correction of redundant upper eyelid skin or the appearance of the asian eyelid. It does not result in long term correction.

Eyelid tape would not be my recommendation.  If you truly need to use tape, perhaps you should consider an eyelid lift commonly referred to as blepharoplasty.  It is a very quick and minimally invasive procedure that has a short recovery time.  Chose a board certified plastic surgeon to consult with that has lots of experience in performing this procedure.

I have seen more and more of these products out there. Eyelid tape can help widen the eyes temporarily and actually look great. Consult an eyelid specialist (Oculoplastics) when you are ready for a surgical option to help get you the western or Asian eyelid appearance you desire.

Tape can work just fine and be a lot of fun.  However, it is only temporary but it can give you an idea of what you want your eyelids to look like.

In fact, I often ask my patients to tape their eyes at home before a consult to get an idea of how high, low, up, down, curved, etc. they want the crease to be.  I find tape to be a very useful tool during my office consults.

Good luck,

Dr. Chase Lay