Asian/Double Eyelid Surgery (Asian Blepharoplasty) in Hawaii

     Approximately half of the Asian population does not have a fold in the upper eyelid. The creation of an eyelid fold, also know as "double eyelid surgery" can brighten the eyes and make a person appear more attractive. When considering this surgery, the patient and the surgeon must understand that the goal of surgery is not to westernize an Asian eye, but to create a natural crease that looks Asian.

     The Asian eyelid typically starts at the crease very close to the eyelashes and then, as it gets further away from the nose, the crease gets larger until the midpoint of the pupil. At this point the fold runs parallel to the eyelid margin. A Caucasian lid crease is slightly different in both shape and size. Caucasian lids typically taper closer to the eyelashes as the fold goes out laterally. It is more of an upside-down "U" shape rather than a parallel shape to the lid lash. When placing a crease, a configuration needs to correspond with that found naturally in Asians or, otherwise the eyelid does not look normal.

     Contact us today for a personal, confidential consultation with Dr. Ching about double eyelid surgery (Asian Blepharoplasty).

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