Common Questions & Answers about Blepharoplasty (Asian Eyes)
"I have wrinkles and bags below my eyes beyond my years. I had corneal ulcers and dry eye syndrom which caused me to constantly tug at my eyes. The skin under my eyes and eyelids is very loose. I would like to correct the situation. I am willing to undergo surgery or other treatment. could you please advise what is safe and effective and what kind of results I can expect. Thank you."
Older asian woman without natural eyelid crease complaining about saggy eyelid skin both upper and lower. An upper Asian eyelid blepharoplasty was performed to create a crease and remove excess skin. Laser Fractionated CO2 was used for her lower eyelids to tighten up the skin.
Young Asian female who desired creation of an eyelid fold (Asian blepharoplasty). Because of her age and amount of excess skin, "suture technique" would not have given her a lasting, satisfactory result. Instead, an "open incison technique" with anchoring stitches was performed.
Older Asian patient who had eyelid surgery elsewhere that damaged her right upper eyelid causing it to droop (ptosis). She also had over aggressive removal of fat that caused her to look "hollowed" or "skeletonized". This over aggressive removal of fat also causes multiple eyelid folds to occur (as you can see).