What is Asian Eyelid Surgery?
Dr. Charles K. Lee is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who understands the intricate anatomy of the Asian eyelid. He provides men and women in San Francisco, CA with authentic results without compromising their Asian heritage. Many of the L Plastic Surgery patients who have consultations for this surgery (also known as double eyelid surgery or supra-tarsal crease blepharoplasty) just want their eyes to appear more open. If your eyelid fold is absent, Dr. Lee will improve your appearance, reduce irritation from inverted eyelashes, and/or amend asymmetries present with surgery for a natural result. The characteristics of your new eyelids will not change your Asian countenance.
Asian eyelid surgery is not the same surgery as an upper or lower eyelid lift. It has its own technically demanding processes that requires precise planning and execution of microplastic techniques. Dr. Lee is a known leader in the field of Asian cosmetic surgery, and he recently published a textbook chapter in the Clinics in Plastic Surgery, describing his techniques and results to help teach other plastic surgeons. At L Plastic Surgery, we also offer revision Asian eyelid surgery for patients from the United States, Asia, and Europe. If you would like to have a private consultation with Dr. Lee, please call and schedule your appointment today.
Do you offer Epicanthoplasty?
Dr. Lee is also highly skilled in the epicanthoplasty surgical technique, which opens up the inner eyelid covered by excess skin. You can have an epicanthoplasty with or without an Asian eyelid surgery. Most patients that do have the physical features to perform this technique have both surgeries together.
With this technique, Dr. Lee would make tiny incisions near the inner eye area of the lid. To minimize scarring, Dr. Lee would incorporate an advanced medial epicanthoplasty through the small lower lid incision for consistency.
Asian Eyelid Surgery Reviews
Do I qualify for this surgery?
If you are an Asian man and woman who would like to change the features of their eyelids, then you may be a great candidate for this double eyelid surgery. Candidates for Asian eyelid surgery may have:
- No eyelid folds
- Impaired vision due to hanging skin of the upper eyelid
- Chronic irritation from inverted eyelashes
- Eyelids that are not the same size or shape
In your one-on-one consultation with Dr. Lee, he will examine your facial features and talk to you about your aesthetic goals for plastic surgery. Then, he will provide you with a customized treatment plan with detailed specifics for the technique.
Dr. Lee's Surgical Techniques
Dr. Lee performs Asian eye lid surgery using the finest German and Swiss medical instruments and fine sutures. If you have this procedure, you can expect to go under a local anesthetic. The procedure takes about an hour for Dr. Lee to perform. Each surgical plan will be based on the needs of the patient. Usually, Dr. Lee modifies the orbicularis muscle, the orbital fat, the orbital septum, the levator muscle, and the tarsus. He will close any incision with ultra-fine sutures to discourage excessive scarring.
Asian Eyelid Surgery Recovery
Once you are discharged, you will be sent home to relax and recover. Dr. Lee will give you several post-op instructions to follow and will ask that you keep your head elevated for the first several days. Bruising and swelling will occur and may last for several weeks. It takes approximately 3 – 4 weeks for the results to appear. This surgery leads to very minimal scarring due to the location of the incisions. Not only will you look rejuvenated and refreshed, but you may also have improved vision due to excess skin being removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of training has Dr. Lee had in Asian eyelid surgery?
Dr. Lee personally spent time as a visiting professor at Seoul, one of Korea’s top hospitals and plastic surgery practices. He trained with world-renowned surgeons in the past and also lectured to the Seoul residents on topics in plastic surgery. These experiences, combined with practicing in a multicultural city like San Francisco, CA as a board-certified plastic surgeon, have allowed Dr. Lee to hone his surgical skills.
What is Asian cosmetic surgery?
To preserve the appearance and the standards of beauty for your Asian face, there are techniques Dr. Lee can provide. You will look like you only with a new eyelid fold — not a stylized version of you. The difference in surgical technique may be very subtle, but very important. Dr. Lee would maintain the specific characteristics and desired lines for your Asian face. As for Asian eyelid surgery, there anatomic structures in the Asian eyelid that must be addressed for an optimal result.
How long will my results last?
This answer is different for each patient. While it depends on technique and expertise of the plastic surgeon performing the surgery, it also is at the mercy of the aging process or an injury to the skin of the eyelid. Your skin will continue to age and your eyelid skin will change as a result. Dr. Lee will still address your aesthetic concerns with surgical excellence to give you a long-lasting fold in each eyelid.
Do you offer revision Asian eyelid surgery at L Plastic Surgery?
Yes. Dr. Lee is internationally known as a leading revision Asian eyelid surgery practitioner who will take on even the most challenging cases.
See beautiful results
Asian eyelid surgery is one of the more popular plastic surgeries today and can make a big difference in your life. Come to our practice and meet with Dr. Lee for an Asian eyelid surgery consultation at L Plastic Surgery in San Francisco, CA. Whether you live locally or abroad, Dr. Lee is accepting new patients for this life-changing procedure.
