A number of patients of Asian descent opt for double eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty to give it its surgical name, in order to create a more open appearance of the eyes. The procedure also enhances the definition in the upper eyelids.
Double eyelid surgery is similar to a regular upper eyelid lift, although it has been slightly modified to remove a small amount of skin, tissue and fat pads so that an upper eyelid crease that did not formerly exist is created.d
Preoperative
Your surgical goals
Medical conditions, drug allergies, previous medical treatments and specifically any problems you have had with your eyes
Current prescription medications, including vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drug use
Previous surgeries
Recovery
During your eyelid surgery recovery, lubricating ointment and cold compresses may be applied, and in some cases your eyes may be loosely covered with gauze, after your procedure is completed.
You will be given specific instructions that may include how to care for your eyes, medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the potential for infection, specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in your overall health and when to follow-up with your plastic surgeon.
A number of patients of Asian descent opt for double eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty to give it its surgical name, in order to create a more open appearance of the eyes. The procedure also enhances the definition in the upper eyelids.
Double eyelid surgery is similar to a regular upper eyelid lift, although it has been slightly modified to remove a small amount of skin, tissue and fat pads so that an upper eyelid crease that did not formerly exist is created.d
Preoperative
Your surgical goals
Medical conditions, drug allergies, previous medical treatments and specifically any problems you have had with your eyes
Current prescription medications, including vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drug use
Previous surgeries
Recovery
During your eyelid surgery recovery, lubricating ointment and cold compresses may be applied, and in some cases your eyes may be loosely covered with gauze, after your procedure is completed.
You will be given specific instructions that may include how to care for your eyes, medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the potential for infection, specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in your overall health and when to follow-up with your plastic surgeon.
