Eyelid surgery in western countries is commonly called “Asian”. But the correct name is Oriental’ blepharoplasty. The scientific term for ‘eyelid restructuring or reshaping’ is blepharoplasty. Oriental Blepharoplasty can also be referred to as double-eyelid surgery – go here.
Many people of Oriental heritage or mixed Oriental descent want to get an oriental eyelid fold.
The eyelid fold is absent in half of those with Oriental ancestry. For the other 50%, there may be some form of eyelid crease. For most Asians, the goal of eyelid surgery is to create wider pupils and larger eyes. Asians and Orientals often undergo eyelid surgery to have rounder, wider eyes. Asians often resort to eyelid surgery to increase the size of their eyes. While Caucasians may opt for eyelid lifts to correct droopy lids or to eliminate eyebags, Asians will add an extra fold to the upper lip.
Two methods can be employed to add a fold to the skin in order to give the illusion of an extra eye.
Sutures and simple stitching can be used to fold an eyelid. The suture can be hidden within structures that are deep below the surface of the upper upper blepharoplasty. The procedure is performed without incisions. Other benefits include reversibility, rapid healing and a quick recovery. The suture technique has some downsides, such as the fact that it doesn’t address excess muscle or skin. The long-term effects of suture technology include the possibility of lost folds, and creases.
To achieve the desired outcome, an upper eyelid open incision must be made. It allows the surgeon to see changes in eyelid structures and visualize how they might affect them. Open incisions can be made in different ways, for example the partial open incision in double eyelid surgeries. In this technique, a tiny incision is made and stitches are used to align the upper eyelid.