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02 8월2015

5 Differences You Should Know About Incisional and Non-incisional Double Eyelid Surgery

Written by Chelsea Kim. Posted in Asian Eye Surgery, Eye Lid Surgery, Korean Eyelid Surgery

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What is double eyelid surgery?

Double eyelid surgery, also known as Asian blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure whereby the skin around the eye is reshaped and an upper eyelid with a crease is formed. Two methods are commonly used: the incisional and non-incisional double eyelid surgery technique.

Differences between incisional and Non-incisional technique

 

        Incisional        Non-incisional
For people with mono lidded eyes or double lidded eyes that need more definition added to it. For people with mono lidded eyes.
Durable with permanent results, and only has to be done once. However, the procedure is irreversible. Also known as the suture technique, this procedure produces temporary-lasting results but is a reversible procedure.
Suitable for eyelids with a little fat and sagging present; able to tackle issues such as excess fat deposit, muscle and upper eyelid skin. Suitable for eyelids without fat and sagging; unable to tackle other issues regarding the anatomy of the eye.
More control to produce symmetrical, precise results. Higher likelihood of asymmetrical results.
Slow recovery time. Fast recovery time.
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19 4월2015

Cosmetic Surgery Trends for Asian Youth in 2015

Written by Seoul TouchUp. Posted in Asian Eye Surgery, Asian Plastic Surgery, Eye Lid Surgery, Korean Eyelid Surgery, Korean Plastic Surgery, Korean Rhinoplasty

cosmetic-surgery-trend-asian-youthWhere success and image goes hand in hand, even primary school aged children are starting to care a whole lot about their looks. Since the last decade, it is common for children to own ipads and iphones, and lately, there are even children who are thinking of someday altering their faces through cosmetic surgery. In fact, you’ve probably heard about it already: there are children and teenagers that decide that enough is enough, and if they did not have the money then they were going to go the DIY route. Despite the potential dangers of such DIY cosmetic surgery tools, there was little to stop the young and reckless. You’ve probably heard about it, ever since it had made the headlines.

It may have been an oddity a couple of decades ago, but it is an unmistakable fact that right now South Korean high schoolers are getting plastic surgery as graduation gifts from their parents. It has become socially acceptable for youth under the age of 25 to undergo surgery in many parts of Asia. If you’re a young person with any reservations, don’t fret because there certainly is a growing trend of Asian youth who are far from shy when it comes to these matters. Perhaps you did not know, but as many as half of the Korean youth have already had some form of surgery done.

In a culture that embraces change and a sense of competitiveness, beautifying the body is a way to demonstrate drive and ambition. Whereas Korean culture used to be much more conservative, decades ago, this is no longer true. Most of the young and old embrace this change, and as the country became wealthier, so did they have more time to indulge and pamper themselves.

Top 3 Cosmetic Surgery Procedures for Asian Youth

Alright, just what types of cosmetic surgery are popular with the young? The numbers say it all. According to plastic surgery statistics, the most popular types of surgeries coincide with types of surgeries that many Korean celebrities have done. This is not surprising at all, since the popularity of cosmetic surgery is often said to be due to your favourite idols in the South Korean pop music industry. So let us get to the point: what procedures are all the rage these days with the youth of Asia? The top three plastic surgery procedures are blepharoplasty, liposuction and rhinoplasty, among others.

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05 4월2015

Does It Matter Where Your Surgeon Gained His Experience?

Written by Seoul TouchUp. Posted in Asian Eye Surgery, Asian Plastic Surgery, Eye Lid Surgery, Korean Eyelid Surgery, Korean Plastic Surgery

Choosing the right surgeon for your procedure will likely be a journey with many bumps on the way. However, people tend to choose surgeons based on the number of patients that they have worked with in the past, and the reviews that they have gotten from those patients. But there is a lot more to choosing the right doctor than just relying on what other people have said about him, especially if the other people do not share your cultural background. Every surgery is always designed to fit the specific needs of the patient, so if your doctor isn’t familiar with the structure of your body and the features that specifically represent you and your culture, you may not be in the experienced hands that you think you are.

YOUR SURGEONS BACKGROUND AFFECTS THEIR STYLE AND PERFORMANCE

Every profession requires a certain amount of knowledge about the country and the culture that the practitioner will end up working in, and this may be especially true when it comes to plastic surgery. Depending on where a surgeon has received their education and how familiar they are with the prospect of their future patients, the results of their procedure will follow accordingly. As an Asian patient hoping to receive any kind of plastic surgery done right, you will need to focus on how well your potential surgeon is familiar with your own cultural background.

There are many wonderful universities and specialty programs all over the world when it comes to training and educating future plastic surgeons. But each one of them has their own curriculum of education, which has been specifically adapted to fit the area of the world where the patients will mostly come from. This doesn’t mean that surgeons are automatically categorized into those who are good are those who are bad, but more on the lines of how well they are equipped to handle specific patients.

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Take the Korean eyelid surgery as an example. Suppose that you want to have a plastic surgery done on your eyelids that will create a bigger look to your eyes. Because you are already starting out with an Asian eye style, the procedure will also need to be planned out to reshape your particular style of eyes into a bigger look that will still remain true to your own culture and national background. This means that your surgeon must have the adequate knowledge to not only know how to make your eyes look bigger, but also the detail of what your eyes are like in their natural state. What this mostly has an effect on are the incisions that will be made on your eyelids in order to create the extra crease. If a surgeon does not posses this previous knowledge, they will not know how to plan the surgery properly. Even worse, they may use the style that they would usually use on a Caucasian eye for example, which would instantly give you very different results, and in many cases, not the result that you were hoping for.

Now imagine how important this difference is for more complex procedures if so much though must be placed into something as relatively simple as a double eyelid surgery. Each bigger and more complex procedure would, in the hands of someone who does not have enough experience in your cultural background, start with many smaller mistakes which would build up to a procedure that was actually meant to be made on someone else. This is true for everything from facial augmentation, to dental surgeries and liposuction. You may think that the human body is composed of very universal features, but the truth is that each body is entirely dependent on the part of world that it was born in, and the genes that have been passed on to it from previous generations. So when you embark on finding the right surgeon, think of all these things before you make your final choice.

SURGEONS TAUGHT IN KOREA ARE ADVANTAGEOUS FOR ASIAN PATIENTS

This does not mean that every surgeon that is trained in Korea will automatically be the best one, because there are of course still other variables that must be taken into account, but it does mean that they will likely be especially well-suited for patients who are Asian. With its worldwide popularity as the top destination for plastic surgeries, Korea has focused a lot of attention, and a lot of financial support, into training the best surgeons possible. And if you happen to be Asian, then you have an abundance of great surgeons to pick from. Because plastic surgery is a very open topic in Korea, and one that people are in no way ashamed to talk about, doctors have the freedom to be very open with their patients, and to explore ways in which to structure surgeries to specifically fit the needs of people from Asia. Korea is also well-known for its fantastic medical tourism opportunities, which are supported by a large number of travel agencies who specialize specifically in organizing plastic surgery travels plans for patients who are coming to Korea to have something done. However, patients aren't the only ones who benefit from such well-designed travel plans. Doctors also benefit from these options because they are able to get in touch both with the patient and the travel agency if needed, and to set up the perfect time for a procedure to take place. This is very different from having to travel to other countries that do not offer these options, because patients are often left to plan everything on their own, and they do not have a support system to fall back on, or ask anyone else to organize it for them.

WHAT IF YOU CAN’T AFFORD A TRIP TO KOREA?

Regardless of how well designed and planned Korean plastic surgery is, the bottom line is that it still requires a certain budget in order to be used to its full potential, and this is something that may people simply cannot afford. Luckily, just because you cannot afford a trip to Korea doesn't mean that you cannot enjoy an experience that is very similar to it. What is does mean, however, is that you will need to do an additional amount of research in order to ensure that you find the best doctor possible as close to where you currently live as you can.

The first thing to look for is of course someone who has received all, or the majority of their training in a Korean institution, because they will likely have the best techniques specifically for Asian patients. Additionally, it is also a good idea to look for a surgeon who is also Asian, because they have an understand of your culture better than any foreigner ever could, regardless of how much thought and effort they would put into such a feat. Someone who is as close to your own background as possible will be able to complete a plastic surgery in a way that will not change you for who you are, but that will only remove your insecurities and make you better. Many patients overlook the importance of national identity when it comes to changing their appearance. But while this may not seem like something that you think would affect you in the beginning, in the long run, it could cause a lot of emotional pain and confusion.

Looking for a doctor close to where you live should be done in the same way as you would if you were actually going to Korea. Additionally, try to find someone whose patients are mainly from Asia, or even better, someone who hasn't spent a lot of time working outside of Asian countries. The longer they work in a Western environment, the more likely they are to be influenced by the new culture, and the style of their procedures may also change accordingly. While these may all seem likely very high requirements for a doctor, and ones that can never really be achieved to perfection, remember that plastic surgery is not something that is done frequently. Ideally, one great procedure could be enough for the rest of your life.

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25 5월2013

What is the Korean Double Eyelid Surgery?

Written by Chelsea Kim. Posted in Eye Lid Surgery, Korean Eyelid Surgery, Korean Plastic Surgery

korean double eyelidNumerous individuals are willing to submit themselves to eye lift surgery and double eyelid surgery, the most popular Korean plastic surgery, so their eyes look more defined. The main difference between Eastern and Western eyes is that Eastern eyes lack the crease, which is otherwise known as the double eyelid. The effect of the Korean double eyelid surgery is a wider, more awake-looking set of eyes. In older patients, wrinkles are removed. Simply put, a crease is formed where there was lack of a double eyelid, which adds more depth to the eye.

What Happens During the Surgery?

During the procedure, the doctor makes tiny cuts through the eyelid’s natural fold. In some cases, the doctor cuts below the lower lashes on the bottom lid. Once the small incisions are made, the surgeon removes the excess fatty tissue and loose skin. After the surgery, the patient can go home if there were no complications. After 7 days, the patient needs to return to the clinic to have the stitches removed. Both eyes can be done on the same day, or they can be done separately; it’s up to the patient to decide.

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23 5월2013

Korean Double Eyelid Surgery: The Most Requested Procedure in South Korea

Written by Chelsea Kim. Posted in Eye Lid Surgery, Korean Eyelid Surgery

beautiful korean double eyelid surgerySouth Korean women and Korean plastic surgery go hand in hand. In the past several years, there has been a growing phenomenon among Korean men and women artificially enhancing their looks. This, in turn, has led to the country's boom of cosmetic surgeries. The most requested and preferred procedure is the Korean Double Eyelid Surgery.

If you walk through the streets of Seoul, most women seem to have double eyelids. But in fact, only 1 in every 5 Korean females are born with a crease above the eyes. Natural Korean eyes are said to have single lids, also known as the mono-lid. This is due to the fact that most of these women undergo the knife as early as their high school years to have the eyelid surgery done. Even mothers encourage their teenage daughters to get the procedure when they are still young. Korean double eyelid surgery is so common and routine that most people don't even consider it as actual surgery. It has the equivalence of a new designer bag--they acquire it to impress and symbolize their social status.

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