Asian Eyelidsin New York City​

Asian eyelid surgery in New York is a very popular cosmetic procedure amongst Asian people. It aims to correct overhanging skin in the eyelids, which is a big cause leading to ‘puffy eyes’. The absence of a crease in the upper eyelid is also a common issue that Asian blepharoplasty addresses to give the appearance of a double eyelid

An Asian blepharoplasty is detail-intensive. It requires very precise surgical techniques to get great results. Dr. Kopelman specializes in creating a “double eyelid” look and a well defined upper eyelid crease. He is able to create a natural looking crease by placing the surgical incision in the anatomically correct location. This is followed by a gentle removal of overhanging upper eyelid skin and any bulging fat in the lids. The new eyelid crease gives the look of eyes that open fully and widely. It also adds a  more youthful and fresh look to the eyes. In eyelid surgeries, Dr. Kopelman has achieved consistently high levels of patient satisfaction because of his deep attention to details.

6 different Types of Asian Eyelid Creases

Monolid Eyelid Crease
1. Monolid Eyelid Crease – A monolid simply means the same thing as a single eyelid without any clear eyelid crease. This implies that there is no clear eyelid crease that separates the upper eyelid into two distinct parts. It is common for Asians of Eastern distant to have monolids.
 
Tapered Eyelid Crease

2. Tapered Eyelid Crease – A tapered eyelid means the eyelid becomes narrow as you approach the inner corner of the eyelids

Multiple Eyelid Crease

3. Multiple Eyelid Creases – Multiple eyelid creases appear when they form as a single crease. Double eyelid surgery can help to restore a more natural appearance.

Parallel Eyelid Crease

4. Parallel Eyelid Crease – A parallel eyelid means the eyelid does not narrow as you approach the inner corner of the eyelid. Parallel eyelid creases are common mostly amongst caucasians but occasionally you will see individuals with Asian descent.

Hooded Eyelid Crease

5. Hooded Eyelid Crease – Hooded eyes are caused by an extra layer of skin that hangs over the eyelid crease along the outer corner of the eyelids.

Lateral Flare Eyelid Crease

6. Lateral Flare Crease – A lateral flare crease on an eyelid appears with a wider crease on the outer crease versus the central part of the upper eyelid

Asian Eyelids Before & After

These Asian Eyelid before and after pictures represent actual patients from Dr. Kopelman. They will help you to set realistic goals for your own surgical outcome. Click on a patient to learn more about their Asian Eyelid surgery.

“I was looking for a plastic surgeon with extensive experience with Asian eyelid surgery, and I was fortunate to find Dr. Kopelman who helped me achieve the results I was hoping for. ”

~ Seo-Yeon ~

Asian Double Eyelids with Dr. Joel Kopelman

As an oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Kopelman has 35 years of experience of performing asian blepharoplasty to correct for asian double eyelids. Dr. Kopelman understands that the term “Asian” encompasses a broad array of ethnic anatomic characteristics found in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and South East Asian populations. Dr. Kopelman recognizes and preserves the distinctive differences found amongst Asian communities. In his extensive experience, most female Asian patients are in their twenties and thirties and usually seek subtle aesthetic changes which enable them to retain their distinctive ethnic identity without creating a drastic Westernized alteration in the appearance of their eyelids. Dr. Kopelman modifies and tailors his surgical techniques to each individual patient. During the preoperative consultation an in depth discussion about the proposed depth, shape and height of the eyelid crease and epicanthal fold will be outlined so that a clear objective can be reached.  Female patients usually request low or medium high lid creases and are pleased when they can apply makeup on their upper eyelid without having it smear. After surgery they look brighter, feel happier and more confident with their new look. Men usually request low eyelid crease incisions that give them a more alert appearance. 

Dr. Kopelman will preserve your ethnicity and will take into account the subtle differences found in each person.

Frequently asked questions
about Asian Eyelid Surgery

Frequently asked questions
about Asian Eyelid Surgery

It is important to avoid anything that thins the blood for two weeks prior to surgery. Maximizing skin “fitness” prior to surgery, using an at-home regimen that usually incorporates a retinol or Retin-A, is encouraged. In certain cases, other preoperative treatments (chemical peel, Fraxel, or laser) may be recommended to enhance the postoperative results (akin to “priming the canvas”). Routine blood tests are obtained, and medical clearance is organized as necessary. At your initial consultation with Dr. Kolker in his office in NYC, facelift instructions are given, and are reviewed with you in great detail at a preoperative visit two weeks prior to surgery. Prescriptions are given at this visit, and any outstanding questions can be answered.

Asian patients tend to swell to a greater extent compared with Caucasian patients. Therefore, even though the sutures will be removed within 5 days following surgery, the eyelid swelling may take several weeks to months before the eyelid swelling subsides. Initially the eyelid crease may appear “too” high or deep but over several months this “high” crease will settle downward as the eyelid swelling subsides and the skin above the crease drapes downward. This can be a period of great anxiety and stress because the eyelid may not initially look like what the patient envisioned. However with time and patience the eyelid swelling will subside and the desired eyelid height and contour will become apparent. Anticipating this “normal” prolonged period of swelling and recuperation will help to lower your anxiety. Dr. Kopelman and his staff will be available to answer all your questions. Ultimately you will see that the surgery was performed according to your expectations and the outcome will be pleasing.

Patients who have pockets of fat can be reduced through an incision placed on the inside of their lower eyelids. This allows the fat to be redraped downward without creating a visible scar on the outside of the lower eyelid. A skin incision is unnecessary because unlike Caucasian patients, Asian lower eyelid skin usually do not show the same advanced degrees of sun damage therefore it is unnecessary in most cases to remove or tighten lower eyelid skin. Rarely there is an extra fold of skin that pushes

Asian eyelid Surgery differs internally in several ways from Caucasian eyelid surgery. If we compare a sagittal diagram between a typical Asian and Caucasian eyelid we can see that an Asian eyelid anatomically has a lower point of fusion of the orbital septum which allows the preseptal fat to descend to a lower level. These two anatomic differences create a fuller appearance to the upper eyelid, and a lower or absent eyelid crease in the Asian population. When doing surgery on asian eyelids these features distinguish the external appearance of their external anatomy from Caucasian external eyelids. In addition, there are fewer or sometimes absent interdigitations of the levator aponeurosis which accounts for an absent or less distinct eyelid crease found amongst Asian people.

Drooped eyelids are sometimes difficult to determine prior to surgery because the excess of overlying skin and compensatory upward contraction of the eyebrow may mask the pre-existing underlying droop of the eyelid. If eyelid ptosis (droop) is not noted in advance of “double eyelid” surgery then it will become apparent following surgery. Dr. Kopelman is excellent when it comes to doing Asian eyelid surgery and will correct the drooped lid position at the time of the double–eyelid procedure or following the double lid procedure.

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