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Was double eyelid surgery invented in Korea?

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Double eyelid surgery, also referred to as Asian eyelid surgery and Asian blepharoplasty, was first described by a Japanese surgeon by the name of Dr. Kotaro Mikamo in an 1896 publication entitled “Plastic operation of the eyelid” in J Chugaii … Continue reading →

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Can I change back my double eyelid from parallel to nasally tapered? (Photos)

It would be possible to change the shape and appearance of your upper eyelid crease to re-create a more tapered configuration with greater pre-tarsal show...READ MORE

Would Meibomian Gland Dysfunction affect the double eyelid procedure?

Straightforward double eyelid surgery and Asian eyelid surgery will not involve dissection or manipulation of the lash line, and thus will not be...READ MORE

Am I a good candidate for lower blephoraplasty and fat transfer? (Photos)

Based on your photos it does not appear that you have significant lower eyelid fat, though sometimes static photos can be misleading compared to what...READ MORE

Can I go skydiving when I’ve just had a Restylane nose filler?

As long as the mask or glasses does not exert focused pressure on the area of filler injection, then there should not be an issue from the standpoint of the...READ MORE

My nose filler is visible 2 years post-op. What can I do? (photo)

Hyaluronic gel filler can be dissolved with the injection of hyaluronidase. For your particular case, this would seem to be the best solution since the...READ MORE

How long do I need to wait to get a tip plasty done after having an alarplasty?

For a standard alarplasty, the majority of the swelling should subside within the first 3 months. From a blood supply standpoint you could safely undergo a...READ MORE

What type of eyelid surgery do I need for saggy / puffy eyes? (photo)

The saggy and puffy feeling you have in your upper eyelids is due to some excess skin and fat. The best technique to address those aspects of your upper...READ MORE

Triple eyelid! What can I do to have my previous double eyelids back? (Photo)

Normally there exists a connection between your eyelid muscle and skin that forms the crease whenever you open your eyes. It's not common for Asians to have...READ MORE

Feel like I have inverted V Deformity, any chance this is just apart of healing or bad nose job? (Photos)

If you had a dorsal hump and a normal width to your middle vault prior to surgery, it does appear your middle vault was not reconstructed during your...READ MORE

Strangely shaped nose, can the bone be fixed with fillers so I can only have surgery for the tip? (Photos)

Fillers are temporary, and can certainly create a smoother contour along your dorsum, but will not be a permanent solution. You do have bifidity along your...READ MORE

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