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Are there different shapes or styles of Asian Blepharoplasty?

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Asian blepharoplasty refers to upper eyelid surgery in Asian patients, and encompasses a wide range of anatomies and aesthetic goals. Sometimes called double eyelid surgery, the procedure has the ability to create a supratarsal crease or upper eyelid fold in … Continue reading →

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What is the difference between blepharoplasty and Asian blepharoplasty or “double eyelid surgery”?

Posted on April 30, 2024 by admin

Blepharoplasty refers to any surgery that reshapes the eyelid, while standard upper blepharoplasty and Asian upper blepharoplasty require different techniques owing to some anatomic differences unique to Asian eyelids. For a standard upper blepharoplasty procedure, excess skin (dermatochalasis) will cause … Continue reading →

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What is Asian blepharoplasty? How is Asian blepharoplasty different from a typical upper blepharoplasty or eyelid lift?

Posted on February 20, 2024 by admin

Asian blepharoplasty differs from other types of upper blepharoplasty in that it requires a slightly more complex surgical technique and vastly different aesthetic to create a naturally beautiful result. When upper blepharoplasty or eyelid lift is performed in an aging … Continue reading →

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I Got Double Eyelid Surgery 3 weeks ago and my Eyes Are Horribly Uneven? 

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

The amount of swelling (edema) that develops post-operatively is rarely symmetric.  Give yourself and your eyes time to heal and for the swelling to resolve, and try not to over-analyze things until you reach your final result.  

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Asian Eyelid Surgery | Asian Blepharoplasty

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Before and After Asian blepharoplasty with Asian eyelid specialist, Dr. Donald B. Yoo.  During Asian eyelid surgery, excess skin and fat can be removed while reshaping and recontouring the upper eyelid to create a more refreshed and attractive appearance.  The … Continue reading →

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What’s the advantage of incisional blepharoplasty versus suture techniques in Asian double eyelid surgery?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Incision-less suture techniques for Asian blepharoplasty (double eyelid surgery) are popular because they do decrease the downtime and recovery for suitable candidates. In the appropriate patient, suture techniques, such as the double-suture with twist (DST) work extremely well at creating … Continue reading →

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