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March 1, 2011

Anchor blepharoplasty and the Asian Eyelid

Filed under: anchor blepharoplasty,asian eyelid surgery,blepharoplasty,cosmetic eyelid surgery,Cosmetic Surgery,Eyelid Surgery — Tags: , , , , , , , — admin @ 11:50 am

The benefits of a well-designed and masterfully delivered anchor blepharoplasty help many people feel better about their appearance and confidence level everyday. Is anchor blepharoplasty or another specialized eyelid surgery right for you? This will of course depend on your individual situation and goals, but we have found that a diverse range of individuals can be candidates for seeking improvement through an upper blepharoplasty that includes an anchor blepharoplasty. If you are seeking Asian blepharoplasty for the upper eyelid, an anchor blepharoplasty should be a part of your balanced treatment to ensure natural results.

Asian eyelid surgery before and after

Asian eyelid surgery before and after

What exactly is an anchor blepharoplasty?

An anchor blepharoplasty is an important part of any comprehensive blepharoplasty. This part of your surgery specifically addresses loose skin and drooping eyelashes on the upper eyelid platform. Excess, wrinkled, or loose skin here can give you a tired appearance associated with eyelid ptosis, or sagging eyelids. The anchor blepharoplasty for Asian eyelids restores your
alert, youthful appearance by correcting the tension in the upper eyelid skin and positioning your eyelashes to a more optimal position.

How should my oculoplastic surgeon address my Asian anchor blepharoplasty?

As with any Asian eyelid surgery, when your cosmetic surgeon develops your treatment plan, he or she should customize it to your unique features and understand that the goal is never to “westernize” the eye, but instead to optimize your natural eyelid features to bring out a look that fits you as perfectly as possible. The best blepharoplasty for you will be one that enhances
your individual aesthetic.

Asian eye surgery is a specialized cosmetic surgery that calls for an eye plastic surgeon who has helped many people achieve great Asian eye surgery results by understanding that treatment needs vary on an individual basis. Choose a doctor who has much experience in helping others achieve natural-looking Asian eyelid surgery outcomes.

A Specialized and Technical Skill

While ideally anchor blepharoplasty is a part of every blepharoplasty, unspecialized or less skilled surgeons may not be comfortable offering this important aspect of treatment.  That’s because anchor blepharoplasty is a very technical skill that requires great precision and specialized expertise. Without great experience, education, and an artistic skill, your cosmetic doctor may have difficulty performing an anchor blepharoplasty as part of your upper blepharoplasty; unfortunately, in these cases you find yourself disappointed after you heal and wish your eyes appeared more alert. The proper tension achieved through an expert anchor blepharoplasty is what you need to improve lash ptosis, skin laxity on the eyelid platform and
related problems.

Choosing the Right Surgeon

When you are seeking the best eye plastic surgeon for you, consider who has a reputation of excellence in issues most important to your treatment, like the best Asian eyelid surgery, superior ethics and care, a grounded education and experience base, and a proven ability to achieve natural and balanced results. Make a list of what you seek in a fellowship trained surgeon recognized by the American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and do not settle for any less than the best for your unique situation.

We hope that during your search you will consider how a no-risk consultation with Dr. Steinsapir can give you insight and confidence in your treatment options. Dr. Steinsapir practices minimally invasive facial cosmetic solutions in Los Angeles, with a specialty in Asian eyelid surgery. As a top eye plastic surgeon and leader in this field, Dr. Steinsapir has published many articles and is renowned for his forward-thinking, science-based solutions that result in a natural look and fast healing time. Contact us today to learn more about how Dr. Steinsapir can help you achieve the facial balance you’ve been wanting.

February 2, 2011

What are the best lower eyelid options for Asians?

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In every instance of lower eyelid surgery for Asian eyes, the best option is simple yet not easy: the best lower eyelid surgery is one that is custom-designed and skillfully delivered based on your unique circumstances, treatment goals, and individual features.  While it is tempting to seek out a solution that works every time for every person, the nature of facial aesthetics makes it impossible for any standardized medical approach to meet everybody’s needs.  A cookie-cutter or assembly-line approach to eyelid surgery and other kinds of facial cosmetic surgery tends to yield results that don’t look natural to your features and instead represent the “surgical look.”

Lower eyelid surgery before and after photo

Lower eyelid surgery before and after photo

Asking  questions like “What is the best Asian eyelid surgery?” is like asking what shoe size is best to wear.  Of course there are many sizes of feet just as there is great diversity in Asian eyelid features, so your best option must be fit precisely for you alone.  This means that even if your friend had amazing Asian eyelid surgery results, you may benefit from a completely different oculoplastic surgery.  The key to finding the right Asian eyelid surgery for you—be it Asian blepharoplasty, Asian canthoplasty, or another specialized eyelid surgery—lies in finding an exceptional oculoplastic surgeon with specialized training and experience in Asian eyelid surgery and whose treatment philosophy is to custom-design a minimally-invasive treatment that enhances your natural qualities.

A Variety of Helpful Cosmetic Options

In your search for the right lower eyelid surgery for you, you’ll come across many options that you should carefully and considerately discuss with a top cosmetic surgeon.  Lower eyelid surgery options include blepharoplasty, canthoplasty, eyelid reconstruction, midface options, and treatment of dark circles under the eyes.  Even these specific procedures do not follow a standard blueprint for every eyelid; rather, optimal results are always due to custom-tailoring of the treatment to meet the unique circumstances and enhance your eyelid contour in a way that makes sense for you.

The Right Oculoplastic Surgeon for You

Asian eyelid surgery is a specialized subtype of cosmetic eye surgery, and your doctor absolutely needs to have proven experience and success in helping individuals with Asian eyes to achieve the natural results they desire.  This ability in a doctor is accompanied by the understanding that you have unique eyes, and your treatment plan must reflect this uniqueness.  The goal should never be to “westernize” the eyelid, but to design a minimally invasive treatment approach combined with a high level of skill to obtain results that fit you like a fine-tailored suit.

Consider how Dr. Steinsapir’s extensive experience and education in specialized eye plastic surgery can help you to obtain the best Asian eyelid surgery results.  Dr. Steinsapir is both an oculofacial and cosmetic surgeon with board certification in the field of ophthalmology and a tradition of excellence.  Take a look at his eyelid surgery before and after photos, and consider how his education at UCLA and the University of Chicago as well as multiple fellowships and focused practice can help you finally get the natural improvement you seek.  Please contact us today to learn more at your no-risk consultation.

December 9, 2009

Am I A Candidate For Asian Double Eyelid Surgery?

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“Double eyelid” is applied to describe Asian eyelids where there is a defined upper eyelid fold above the eyelashes with and exposed eyelid platform.  There is great variation in eyelids and not every eyelid has a double fold.  The fold is created by a crease at the top of the eyelid platform under the fold.  This crease represents a defined attachment between the eyelid skin and the tendon that raises the upper eyelid.  The Double fold creates definition in the upper eyelid and it is generally considered desirable in both men and women.  For women, the defined platform also creates a protected place to apply make up and further beautify the eyes.

Asian Double Eyelid Surgery Before and After

Asian Double Eyelid Surgery Before and After

Will Asian Double Eyelid Surgery “Westernize” My Eyes?

Double eyelid surgery is not about westernizing the eyes, which is a common mischaracterization.  Both the double eyelid and its absence are common in Asian people.  Some people who don’t have a double eyelid wish to obtain one, but they worry that this means they have to “westernize” their appearance.  This is not an accurate depiction although this was how the surgery was characterized in the past and is sometimes described in articles where the writer does not understand the purpose of the surgery.  Double fold surgery aims to create a natural appearance by creating a well defined upper eyelid fold.  This is accomplished by creating a low crease and removing a small amount of skin, while leaving the rest of the eye’s natural appearance intact.  Unfortunately, there are practioners who make the crease too high and take too much skin and this type of poorly designed surgery can harm the appearance.   The key is to go to an very experienced eyelid surgeon who has thoroughly mastered the procedure and understands what needs to be accomplished.  The goal is the conservation of normal eyelid structure while providing complementary eyelid definition in accordance with what you desire your eyes to look like.

Creating a Double Fold

There are two basic ways to create a double fold.  Suture methods are common in Asian countries and utilize temporary stitches to that make an upper crease.  The threads always eventually fail, which means that they are not the best option for those seeking permanent.
In double eyelid surgery, the doctor removes some tissue to form a defined crease in the eyelid at the top of the eyelid platform.  It is a critical goal of the surgery to maintain the essential Asian character of the upper eyelid while at the same time adding an eyelid crease to form a defined upper eyelid fold.

Many of these surgeries can be performed in the office under local anesthesia.  Recovery is about 10 days before all bruising and most noticeable swelling has resolved.  Most stitches are removed at 1 week for most individuals three tiny stitches are left at the crease for about 3 weeks to help make a permanent crease.  By about 10 days after surgery most people will not be aware that you just had surgery.

What If My Eyes Are Small?

An eye’s size is usually measured by how much of the white area, otherwise known as the sclera, can be seen.  Eyes that appear small may be the result of upper eyelid ptosis, or “droopy” lids, or they may mean you have deep set eyes.  Depending on your condition, the surgical approach will vary.  Often the double eyelid surgery makes the eyes appear larger by adding definition and naturally framing the eye with aesthetic contours.   As always, the best approach is a flexible one that relies on a careful physical examination and weighing the options to choose the best method.  There is no standard surgery or procedure for small eyes – surgery must always be adapted to the individual circumstances.

What about My Other Asian Eyelid Concerns?

If you are worried about other issues including asymmetry or a tired look, these are again best addressed on an individual basis.  All aesthetic reconstructive eyelid surgeries must be tailored and adapted for the unique characteristics of your eyelid.  For this reason, it’s best to find a doctor who specializes in eyelid treatment and who has helped people with widely varying eyelids obtain the best possible results.  There are certainly procedures besides the double eyelid surgery that may be right for you and a doctor who understands the anatomy and variations in Asian eyes will be able to help.

Taking the First Step

Now that you know a bit more about double eyelid surgery and Asian eyelid surgery, call for a consultation rather than try to make sense of all the information and misinformation on the internet.  Remember, a consultation does not obligate you to go through with any procedure, and it will give you an excellent opportunity to seek personalized advice from an experienced professional.  As a specialist, Dr. Steinsapir has extensive experience with oculoplastic surgery and has helped many people obtain their desired results.  Contact us today for an individualized approach that will help you realize your personal goals.