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To learn more about eyelid surgery, technically known as Blepharoplasty, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has an in depth article answering many of your questions. Eyelid surgery is a procedure to remove fat--usually along with
excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. It can
correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes. However,
it won't remove crow's feet or other wrinkles. While it can add
an upper eyelid crease to Asian eyes, it will not erase evidence
of your ethnic or racial heritage. To assist those visiting this web site, Dr. Eng supplements the American Society of Plastic Surgeons article with the discussion below of commonly asked questions and general information. Dr. Eng consults with patients on specific issues prior to any surgical procedures. An open discussion on Asian Double Eyelids by Dr. Eng:Many Asian patients without upper eyelid creases want to undergo the “double eyelid operation” because the eyelid creases will make their eyes look bigger and make it easier for them to apply eye makeup. Many of these patients know exactly what they want by bringing in photographs of their favorite movie stars and often, requesting fat removal from their eyelids and orbits. In fact, this rather common procedure can easily be performed under local anesthesia in an office setting in 30 to 40 minutes’ time. Sedation or anesthesia is generally unnecessary. Dr. Eng's general advice to patients who want to have certain ‘movie
star’ eyes is to remind them that the basic anatomy between
the patient and the movie star may be too different, and that it
may be impossible to produce the results they wish for. Patients
who want ‘a lot of fat’ removed, should be aware that
they may mistake the heavy eyelid muscles for fat. Muscle
trimming will not always give these patients the results they are
looking for. Orbital fat can be trimmed if excess fat is present.
However, aggressive fat removal in young age aggravates the hollow
orbit, which inevitably develops during old age. Furthermore, hollow
orbits do not look good in Asian faces.
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The information provided on this web site is for prospective patient's general information. Specific considerations apply to each patient's case, and you should make an appointment to review your medical history and specifics prior to any procedure. See Dr. Eng's contact information on this page and call for a consultation if you have any questions. |
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