asian blepharoplasty

Asian blepharoplasty before and after photos in 2024

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Asian blepharoplasty cost

Since blepharoplasty may be performed to reduce fatty tissue, skin and muscle, the extent of the procedure can vary, which makes it difficult to give a range or an average eyelid surgery cost. In fact, each eye may have a different cost. The average asian blepharoplasty  cost is hard to estimate accurately until you are examined by a surgeon and have discussed a surgical plan.

Asian blepharoplasty

Asian blepharoplasty, commonly termed double-eyelid surgery, refers to surgery designed to place a pretarsal crease in Asian eyes that are absent a fold.
In Asians with a fold, the height of the normal lid fold lies 8-10 mm from the lash line with the skin gently stretched.

Nasally, it begins close to the lash line and then reaches a maximum height at mid pupil. It stays at this height, extending to the orbital rim laterally. In contrast, folds in non-Asians tend to be larger and have less orbitopalpebral fat.

Asian eyelids vs caucasian

The primary difference between the non-Asian versus Asian eyelids is that the prelevator fat lies in a more inferior level; ie, the septo-aponeurotic sling hangs lower.

In non-Asians, the supratarsal fold marks the inferior limit of the prelevator fat. This inferior limit is also the point at which the levator aponeurosis attaches to the dermis, creating an upper lid crease. In the Asian eyelid, this dermal attachment rests lower, resulting in a smaller crease, or it does not attach to the skin at all, resulting in an absent fold.

Double eyelid surgery

The surgical strategy for creating an Asian eyelid fold is either to recreate the dermal attachment of the levator aponeurosis or to prevent the fat from descending below the desired eyelid fold height. The nonincision suture method of eyelid surgery creates the fold by recreating this dermal attachment using nonabsorbable sutures. The incisional method of Asian eyelid surgery recreates the fold by removing the inferior portion of the prelevator fat and sealing off this area.

A hybrid version, the semi-open method, combines aspects of both techniques by using buried nylon sutures to recreate the fold but also removing a portion of the prelevator fat through a small incision.
In any case, the surgeon should not remove too much fat from the Asian eye because this results in a westernized appearance, which should be avoided.

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Blepharoplasty recovery

Your eyes will likely be lubricated and covered with bandages after surgery. Oral medications will help with pain and discomfort during your eyelid surgery recovery. Report any unmanageable pain to your doctor immediately. The doctor will also prescribe an antibiotic to prevent infection.

You will receive a list of instructions to follow for several days, including:

  • the proper way to clean your eyes
  • use of cold compresses
  • use of lubricating eye drops
  • head elevation
  • no makeup
  • no alcohol
  • no television
  • no contact lenses

Stitches are removed about a week after surgery. Bruising and swelling will continue to decrease after stitches are removed. Sunglasses and protective sun block are required for several weeks.

Normal activities can resume after about 10 days, though strenuous activities such as lifting, bending and exercise can resume after about three weeks.

 

Complications and Risks of  Asian Blepharoplasty

Following surgery, you may experience tearing, itchy, burning eyes, dry eyes, light sensitivity and blurred or double vision, which can persist for several days. Lubricating eye drops can relieve these complications. There will also be some swelling around the eyes. Scarring is another possible complication.

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