Double eyelid surgery, also known as Asian blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that creates an eyelid crease resulting in a larger and more symmetric, almond-shaped eye. Here are some details about double eyelid surgery:
Positive aspects:
- Creates an aesthetically pleasing appearance).
- Can improve vision obscured by drooping eyelids.
- Can be performed with minimal scarring.
Negative aspects:
- If not done properly, it may result in an excessively positive or negative slant angle).
- May unmask ocular surface disorders).
- May not be resilient and may produce a double eyelid that unfolds in the future.
Ingredients or materials:
- The procedure involves creating an eyelid crease by utilizing sutures to mimic fibrous attachments that are naturally present in double eyelids.
- The incision is then closed with sutures that will be removed in clinic 4-6 days after the surgery.
- The surgeon may remove excess skin, muscle, and possibly fat.
It is important to note that the creation of a double eyelid is not synonymous with creating a "western eyelid," but rather the desire to strike a balance when creating an eyelid that is aesthetically pleasing within the context of the patients ethnic identity or characteristic appearance).