What Is Asian Blepharoplasty (Double Eyelid Surgery)?
Asian blepharoplasty is a specialized eyelid procedure. Here is what it involves.
Asian blepharoplasty, commonly called double eyelid surgery, is a procedure that creates or enhances an upper eyelid crease (supratarsal fold) for those of Asian descent who have a single eyelid (monolid) or a low crease.
- What it addresses:
- Creates a defined upper eyelid crease where one is absent
- Enhances a naturally low or weak crease
- Makes the eyes appear larger and more open
- Creates wider, more defined eyelids
- How it differs from standard blepharoplasty:
- Standard blepharoplasty removes excess skin and fat (anti-aging)
- Asian blepharoplasty creates or reshapes the eyelid crease (structural)
- Incision placement is different for Asian anatomy
- The goal is to enhance natural features, not Westernize the eye
Techniques:
- Incisional method:
- A small incision is made where the crease will be
- Fat and tissue are adjusted
- Creates a permanent, well-defined crease
- Best for patients with thicker lids
- Suture (non-incisional) method:
- Small sutures are placed through the lid to create the crease
- No incision β faster recovery
- Less permanent (may fade over 2β5 years)
- Best for patients with thin lids
Recovery
- Swelling and bruising: 1β2 weeks
- Sutures removed at 5β7 days
- Most patients look presentable at 2 weeks
- Final result at 2β3 months
Clinical Guidance
Asian blepharoplasty (double eyelid surgery) creates or enhances an upper eyelid crease for people of Asian descent. It is a specialized procedure that can be done with an incisional or suture technique, each with different advantages in terms of permanence and recovery.