Blog

Why Do Some Asians Want High Double Eyelid folds?

If there are issues with high double eyelid folds, then why do some Asian patients want high double eyelids folds? To answer that, we have to see what kind of patients want high double eyelid folds. Among Asians, more Chinese and South East Asians prefer high double eyelids. However, Koreans and Japanese patients tend to prefer a … Read More

High Double Eyelid Fold in Asian Eyelid Surgery

There are patients who desire high double eyelid fold. This is an outfold double eyelid surgery in Asian eyelid surgery. A high double eyelid fold means that the distance from the eyelashes to the actual double eyelid fold is at least 10mm. Often, the high double eyelid fold is about 14mm or 16mm. When the double … Read More

Infold to Outfold Double Eyelid Conversion

Patients with a pre-existing infold double eyelid may wish to change their infold to an outfold. Patients may choose to do so for various aesthetic purposes. An outfold gives a more “non-Asian” appearance to the eyes. It can also give a more “glamorous feel” to the Asian eyes. It is worthwhile to mention that an … Read More

Nose Shortening After Rhinoplasty

There are patients who underwent rhinoplasty and noticed a gradual shortening of the nose. This shortening of the nose is manifested by more nostril showing and nasal tip turning upward toward the forehead. When the patients measure the distance of the nose from the root or the radix of the nose to the nasal tip, … Read More

Increasing the Distance Between the Eyes in Double Eyelid

In order to increase the distance between the eyes in the double eyelid, the skin along the medial or inner aspect of the eyes needs to be removed. This procedure is called an epicanthoplasty. Epicanthoplasty is performed for this cosmetic reason during double eyelid surgery. Another reason to perform epicanthoplasty is to convert the double … Read More

Functional Benefit of Double Eyelid Surgery: Weight Reduction

In double eyelid surgery, there are two methods to create a double eyelid fold. One is non-incision and the other in the incision technique. One of the benefits of the incision technique double eyelid surgery is that excess skin and muscle can be removed. The benefit of this soft tissue excision is the weight reduction … Read More

Mild Ptosis and Double Eyelid Surgery

Patients often present with mild ptosis at the time of double eyelid surgery. In these patients, if the eyelid ptosis is performed, then the eyes will open brightly. However, the distance between the double eyelid fold or double eyelid crease and the brow will be close together or short. Although the eyes will be bright, … Read More

Epicanthoplasty and Double Eyelid Surgery

Epicanthoplasty is often needed during double eyelid surgery. Epicanthoplasty is needed when a patient has an epicanthal fold. This epicanthal fold is not only excess skin at the medial (nasal) side of the eye but it also contains strong fibrous tissue. This strong fibrous tissue at the medial or nasal side of the eyes creates … Read More

The amount of skin, muscle, and fat to be removed in double eyelid surgery

Often during double eyelid surgery, some amount of skin, muscle, and eyelid fat should be removed. This is because patients without natural double eyelid have some amount of soft tissue hooding. And this soft issue is comprised of skin, muscle, and some eyelid fat. These tissues add weight to the eyelid. Therefore, by removing some … Read More

Limitation and negative of silicone rhinoplasty

Although silicone implant has been used in the past in both Asia and America to enlarge the nose, there are significant limitations and negative effects of silicone on the nose. Surgeons typically apply either silicone or Gortex implant into the dorsum of the nose to augment the nose. If these implants are placed only on … Read More