Asian Eyelid Surgery

Asian eyelid surgery, also known as Asian blepharoplasty, creates a new eyelid crease using various surgical techniques. This gives patients a natural-looking eyelid crease dividing the upper eyelid. While this procedure is generally popular amongst Asian patients without an eyelid crease due to genetic factors, it’s also suitable for patients who want to improve the overall appearance of their upper eyelids.

What is Asian Eyelid Surgery?

Asian eyelid surgery is a cosmetic procedure that aims to create a new natural-looking crease on the upper eyelids. This crease is created using suture ligation or an external incision — two different surgical techniques that achieve that same desired results without any signs of cosmetic work. The crease is generally made by dividing the upper eyelids.

Issues Addressed by Asian Eyelid Surgery…

Lack of upper eyelid crease
Sagging upper eyelids
Eyelid malposition or asymmetry

How is Asian Eyelid Surgery Performed?

Your Asian eyelid surgery will start with a personal consultation with Dr. Nadeau. She’ll discuss your goals and concerns, examine your eyelids, run various tests, review your medical history, and curate the ideal Asian eyelid surgery plan. She’ll also determine the ideal surgical technique for your specific needs — suture ligation or external incision technique.

The following is an overview of both Asian eyelid surgery techniques:

Suture Ligation: After delivering local anesthesia, the surgeon will compress and indent your eyelid tissues to create a new crease. She’ll tie sutures underneath the skin to create a static crease that doesn’t soften when you look down. However, the results from this technique may dissipate over time.
External Incision: This surgical technique creates a dynamic crease that moves when you look down. After delivering local anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision to remove excess skin tissues and fat and reposition the skin-muscle flap to create a natural-looking crease. The incision is closed to create a dynamic eyelid crease.

The Benefits of Asian Eyelid Surgery

The eyes look larger
Reduces puffiness, wrinkles, and signs of aging
The results look natural

Recovering from Asian Eyelid Surgery

Your eyes will be swollen and bruised after the procedure, but you can reduce the swelling and discomfort with over-the-counter medications and cold compresses. You should sleep with your head in an inclined position after the procedure. You should also avoid activities that strain your eyes, such as reading and watching TV. The sutures will be removed after a week, and you can resume physical activities after about 10 days.

Ideal Candidates for Asian Eyelid Surgery

You’re a candidate for Asian eyelid surgery if you want to create a natural-looking eyelid crease on your upper eyelids. However, you should be mentally and physically healthy, have realistic expectations from the procedure, and you should be a non-smoker or willing to stop smoking a few weeks before the procedure. Dr. Nadeau will determine if you’re a suitable candidate for the procedure.

Why Choose Dr. Nadeau?

Dr. Nadeau believes truly outstanding results come from understanding the patient’s unique goals and desires. She carefully assesses your needs and goals to recommend the ideal eyelid surgery plan for your specific needs. She also serves on numerous cosmetic surgery committees, such as the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.