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Why Choose Dr. Ahn for Your Asian Eyelid Surgery?
Creating the double eyelid is the most requested cosmetic procedure in the Asian population both in Asia and the United States. The common misperception of Asian people seeking eyelid surgery is that they want to look more western. In fact the vast majority of such patients simply want a more attractive eyelid appearance while still maintaining their Asian identity. Dr. Ahn feels that this concept is extremely important in creating the eyelid crease in Asian patients.
In fact, 50% of Asian people are born with a natural eyelid crease. The Asian eyelid crease, however, tends to differ from that of the Occidental type in being closer to the eyelashes and having a slightly different shape. The absence of an eyelid crease results from anatomical differences between the Asian and Western eyelid. This is not to say, however, that all Asian eyelids look the same. In fact, there are often differences between the Asian ethnic groups (Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, etc.) and with children of mixed races.
The attractive upper eyelid has little excess skin and fat, has a well-defined crease (making the eyes look more open), and has some skin showing between the crease and the lashes. This makes it easier to apply makeup for women. The attractive lower eyelid has no puffiness and smooth skin.
During your consultation with Dr. Ahn, most of the time will be spent on determining the shape and height of the eyelid crease you are seeking. The shape of the eyelid can be oval (tapered crease) or round (parallel crease). The most common choice is the oval shape resulting from the tapered crease as it seems to be the most natural for the Asian eye. The height of the crease refers to the distance from the eyelashes and is divided into small, medium and large. The height of the Asian eyelid is typically 2-5 mm from the eyelashes while that of the Western eyelid is 7-11 mm.
Every effort will be made to achieve the desired shape and height, though perfection cannot always be achieved, even in the hands of an expert. In addition, patients often bring in pictures of models in magazines as a goal for surgery. Achieving this look is often not possible.
Though other techniques using sutures for creating a crease have been reported, Dr. Ahn feels that the skin incision technique is much more precise, reliable and long-lasting. During your consultation you will also discuss whether the epicanthal fold will need to be addressed. This is the web of skin between the side of the nose and inner corner of the eye that is present in many Asian eyelids. Often, this does not need to be addressed, depending on the wishes of the patient.
Patients may experience some discomfort during the healing period after undergoing Asian eyelid surgery. This can be relieved with cold compresses and, if necessary, prescription pain medication.
Patients may experience some discomfort, including soreness and tightness of the eyelids, during the healing process after eyelid surgery. This can be controlled with prescription pain medication and also relieved with cold compresses.
Incisions made during surgery will result in scars, though they tend to be placed in discreet locations.
The incisions made during the eyelid surgery will result in scars though they tend to be well-concealed. For upper eyelid surgery, the incision and resulting scar is made in a discreet location within the natural eyelid crease. For lower eyelid surgery, the incision may be located just below the eyelashes or on the inside of the eyelid. When made on the inside of the eyelid, there is no visible scarring.
When treating the upper eyelids, Dr. Ahn first marks the natural eyelid crease and the excess skin which is going to be removed. He then makes an incision within the natural eyelid crease, through which he removes excess skin, muscle and fat. The incisions are then closed with fine sutures. There are two techniques which may be used for lower eyelid surgery. With the traditional approach, Dr. Ahn makes an incision below the eyelashes and then removes some of the fat pads located in the lower eyelids. With the newer transconjunctival approach, the fat pads are addressed through incisions made inside of the eyelids rather than on the outside of the skin. The appropriate technique will be determined at the time of consultation according to your individual needs.
Under normal conditions, eyelids surgery takes between one and two hours to perform.
Asian eyelid surgery is a procedure designed to create a double eyelid in Asian patients. The goal of Asian eyelid surgery is to create a more attractive eyelid appearance by altering the shape and height of the eyelid crease. The eyelid is most commonly reshaped into an oval appearance, though a round appearance can also be achieved.
Eyelid surgery, also referred to as Blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure which can correct droopy upper eyelids and puffiness beneath the eyes. The surgery may be performed on both the upper and lower eyelids.
Under normal conditions, Dr. Ahn performs Asian eyelid surgery with local anesthesia.
Under normal conditions, Dr. Ahn performs eyelid surgery with local anesthesia.
The healing process after Asian eyelid surgery can take several months. During this time, the position of the eyelid crease will change, often appearing too high at first. As the swelling subsides and the tissues relax, the crease will lower and become mostly stable after four to six weeks.
Patients can generally expect some degree of swelling and bruising. Applying cold compresses and keeping the head elevated when lying down can help to relieve discomfort and speed recovery. The eye area will need to be cleaned and ointment applied during the healing process. Patients are typically able to appear in public with little cover-up makeup after five to seven day and normal activities can usually be resumed within ten days. Though the new eye appearance will be visible after ten to fourteen days, redness along the incision can take up to six months to fully fade.
During a consultation for Asian eyelid surgery, Dr. Ahn will discuss the benefits and expected outcomes of the procedure. He will educate you about the surgery and address any questions or concerns that you may have so that you can make a well-informed decision. Much of the consultation time will be spent determining the desired shape and height of the eyelid crease, along with whether or not the epicanthal fold needs to be addressed. The potential results will be demonstrated using digital photography and computer imaging.
During a consultation for eyelid surgery, Dr. Ahn will discuss the available treatment options including the benefits, the expected outcomes and any alternatives. He will address any questions or concerns that you may have and take special care to educate you about the eyelid surgery procedure so that you can make a well-informed decision. Digital photography and computer imaging will be used to demonstrate the potential results. If hooding over the outer eyes is present, Dr. Ahn will help you to decide whether or not the eyebrows should be elevated as well.
For upper eyelid surgery, the incision is made within the natural eyelid crease. This allows the incision line and resulting scar to be as discreet as possible. There are two possible incision locations for lower eyelid surgery. With the traditional approach, the incision is made on the skin just below the eyelashes. With the newer transconjunctival approach, the incision is made inside of the eyelid rather than on the outside of the skin, allowing for no visible scarring.
Asian patients who desire a more defined eyelid crease may be good candidates for Asian eyelid surgery.
Eyelid surgery is commonly performed on men and women in their thirties and forties who are looking to improve upon early signs of aging around the eyes including droopy upper eyelids and puffiness beneath the eyes. If there is hooding over the outer eyes, Dr. Ahn will help you to decide if the brows also need to be elevated.
  Medium Sized Crease, Oval Shape, Intermediate Epicanthal Fold
|   Small-Medium Sized Crease, Oval Shape, Intermediate Epicanthal Fold
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  This patient had undergone asian eyelid surgery wtih a different surgeon. Her crease was too high and her upper eyelid had become hollow. Correction involved surgical lowering of the crease and filling of the hollow with Juvederm.
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Upper and Lower Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
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  Another example of combination therapy: upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid pinch skin removal, lower eyelid fat transfer, Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelids
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Upper and Lower Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
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Upper and Lower Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
|   Small-Medium Sized Crease, Oval Shape, Intermediate Epicanthal Fold
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  Combination therapy using Fraxel repair skin rejuvenation with minimally invasive surgery
|   Combination therapy using Fraxel repair skin rejuvenation with minimally invasive surgery
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Small double eyelid created through partial (small) incision technique |   Medium Sized Crease, Oval Shape, Intermediate Epicanthal Fold
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  Another example of combination therapy: upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid pinch skin removal, lower eyelid fat transfer, Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelids
|   Another example of combination therapy: upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid pinch skin removal, lower eyelid fat transfer, Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelids
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  Before and one week after upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid pinch skin removal, lower eyelid Juvederm filling, Fraxel repair lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
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Improvement in swelling and redness from 1 to 2 weeks after upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid pinch skin removal lower eyelid Juvederm filling and Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
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  Two weeks after upper eyelid lift lower eyelid pinch skin removal Juvederm filling of lower eyelid and Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
|   Before and one week after upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid pinch skin removal, lower eyelid Juvederm filling, Fraxel repair lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
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  Improvement in swelling and redness from 1 to 2 weeks after upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid pinch skin removal lower eyelid Juvederm filling and Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
|   Two weeks after upper eyelid lift lower eyelid pinch skin removal Juvederm filling of lower eyelid and Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
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  Before and one week after Mini lift (MACS lift) upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid pinch skin removal, lower eyelid Juvederm filling, Fraxel repair lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
|   Improvement in swelling and redness from 1 to 2 weeks after Mini lift (MACS lift) upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid pinch skin removal lower eyelid Juvederm filling and Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
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  Two weeks after Mini lift (MACS lift) upper eyelid lift lower eyelid pinch skin removal Juvederm filling of lower eyelid and Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
|   Two weeks after Mini lift (MACS lift) upper eyelid lift lower eyelid pinch skin removal Juvederm filling of lower eyelid and Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
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  Improvement in swelling and redness from 1 to 2 weeks after Mini lift (MACS lift) upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid pinch skin removal lower eyelid Juvederm filling and Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
|   Before and one week after Mini lift (MACS lift) upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid pinch skin removal, lower eyelid Juvederm filling, Fraxel repair lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
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  Before and one week after Mini lift (MACS lift) upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid pinch skin removal, lower eyelid Juvederm filling, Fraxel repair lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
|   Improvement in swelling and redness from 1 to 2 weeks after Mini lift (MACS lift) upper eyelid lift, lower eyelid pinch skin removal lower eyelid Juvederm filling and Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
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  Two weeks after Mini lift (MACS lift) upper eyelid lift lower eyelid pinch skin removal Juvederm filling of lower eyelid and Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelid skin. Patient is wearing makeup.
|   Improvement of crepey lower eyelid skin and crow's feet after lower eyelid pinch skin removal (pinch blepharoplasty) and Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelid skin using the hybrid protocol.
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  Improvement of crepey lower eyelid skin and crow's feet after lower eyelid pinch skin removal (pinch blepharoplasty) and Fraxel repair treatment of lower eyelid skin using the hybrid protocol.
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