A Detailed Overview of Double Eyelid Korean Surgery

Written by Chelsea Kim. Posted in Asian Plastic Surgery

When we are talking about undergoing double eyelid surgery, Korean surgery is considered to be the most popular choice. It is specifically done on people of Asian descent. Double eyelid surgery is performed to correct weak creases, while blepharoplasty aims to solve eyelid crease problems in Occidental patients. It is important to understand that the Korean plastic surgery procedure for double eyelid is quite similar to what surgeons use for blepharoplasty.

When we talk about blepharoplasty, the basic aim of the cosmetic procedure is to rejuvenate the upper lid that deteriorates because of aging. Moreover, surgery for this procedure removes the skin which has been stretched, weakened or poorly positioned. The existing crease is not reshaped in any way.

On the other hand, double eyelid surgery is somewhat different. In this surgery, the current inadequate or asymmetrical crease is corrected and enhanced. In fact, a new crease may also be created in some cases. However, removal of skin or fat is always minimal. Double eyelid Korean surgery aims to realign the internal eyelid structure of the patient.

How is Double Eyelid Surgery Performed in Korea

Double eyelid surgery can be performed by experienced and qualified plastic surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, oral surgeons, otolaryngologists and ophthalmologists. The Koreans plastic surgery method may involve partial or full incision. In some cases, there is no need for any incision at all.

A qualified surgeon decides the appropriate method for a particular case. An individual's aspirations and anatomy also play an important role in choosing a particular method. The final shape and height of the crease usually depends on the amount of tissue that has been removed. They also depend on the level of rearrangement of internal tissues.

Post-Surgical Considerations for Double Eyelid Surgery

A double eyelid Korean surgery creates a dynamic crease. As a result, the crease only appears when the patient's eye opens. If he/she chooses to close the eye, the crease tends to disappear. Incisional surgery techniques used for double eyelid surgery are quite flexible. A skilled and qualified surgeon can create tapered creases, parallel creases, lower creases and higher creases as per the facial structure and desires of a patient.

However, it is important to understand that the recovery time for incisional techniques is much longer than non-incisional techniques. In fact, you should only consult a well-trained and expert surgeon if you want everything to go smoothly and avoid post-surgery complications.

Most of the people undergo this surgery to look more appealing , especially Asians - for there is a desire for many, to look more European or American. Moreover, in the last few years, double eyelid surgery has been a popular procedure in  Korean plastic surgery. In fact, numerous Asians living in United States of America and Europe prefer to undergo this surgery to look similar to their fellow locals with a western ancestry. 

It may even be said that it is more so the desire to relate than the desire to look more western, that is the reasoning behind many Asians' decision in undergoing double eyelid surgery.

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