Features of blepharoplasty for Asian eyes: types of procedure, before and after photos

Recently, blepharoplasty of Asian eyelids has been gaining popularity - an operation to Europeanize the eyes among people of the Eastern type. This operation allows you to correct the features of the Mongoloid eyelids, making the look more open and expressive. Sometimes this operation is also called “Singapuri”.

I have extensive experience in performing Asian eyelid surgery, I have my own proprietary technique, and my patients are very pleased with their appearance after surgery. I invite you to read the results of the operations, reviews of blepharoplasty for Asian eyelids and learn more about the operation itself.

The patient underwent surgery to Europeanize her Asian eyelids. This result is presented 1.5 months after surgery.

Photos before and after blepharoplasty of Asian eyelids

The following photos illustrate the incredible transformation of one of my patients, not only externally, but also internally. After surgery for Asian eyelid surgery, the girl became more open, sociable and self-confident. So:

Photos before and 2 months after Asian eyelid surgery

Below is the result of Europeanization of the Asian eyelids of the same girl after 8 months

The work of plastic surgeon S. N. Zharkova, Moscow

Look how noticeably the girl’s appearance has changed thanks to the operation of Europeanization of the Asian century.

See more photos of the results of operations to Europeanize Asian eyelids here

Where to do it in Moscow and St. Petersburg?

Types of Asian Eyelid Blepharoplasty

• Correction of the upper eyelids. The formation of upper orbital folds is expected, excess fatty tissue in the upper eyelid is removed, and Z-eplasty of the epicanthus is performed. The look becomes more open, and the bridge of the nose narrows.
• Correction of the lower eyelids. Excess dermis and fatty tissue are removed. This stage is not performed in every patient with Asian eyelids. Since most patients undergoing this type of surgery are young people, there are no indications for surgery in the lower eyelid area yet.
• Mixed plastic. The shape of the upper and lower eyelids is corrected. Appearance changes significantly towards the Caucasian type.

In most cases, during plastic surgery of Asian eyes, only the first point is performed, i.e. upper eyelid blepharoplasty.

If there are indications for blepharoplasty in the lower eyelid area, then such an operation can be performed using an open or closed method. Open plastic surgery involves an incision along the eyelash growth line, moving down 1-2 mm from them. With closed blepharoplasty, an incision is made from the inside of the eyelid (along the mucous membrane, that is, transconjunctival access), and no traces of the operation remain on the skin.

Based on the amount of subcutaneous fatty tissue, the thickness of the epidermis and dermis, the anatomical features of the eyes, the condition of the skin, the age and gender of the patient, I select the optimal type of correction for Asian eyes.

Photos before and after the operation to Europeanize the Asian century. Plastic surgeon Zharkova S.N., Moscow

Possible complications

In case of incomplete medical history or failure to comply with the norms of the rehabilitation period, side effects may occur. Much also depends on the surgeon himself.

Before contacting any clinic, you should study possible information about the medical center and staff.

1. Edema . Refers to temporary phenomena and is typical for any surgical intervention. It takes place during the first week of the rehabilitation period.
2. Hematoma (retrobulbar, tense, subcutaneous). It can appear either immediately after surgery or at a later time. It is expressed in the accumulation of blood in the subcutaneous layers. If necessary, it can be eliminated through surgery.
3. Diplopia . Signs may occur immediately after exposure. Manifests itself in the form of double vision.
4. Bleeding . Due to the presence of a large number of capillaries and vessels in the periorbital zone. The danger lies in the risk of blood loss.
5. Eversion of the century . The phenomenon occurs due to excessive removal of the skin. Closing the eye becomes difficult and the mucous membrane of the eyelid actively dries out. The situation can only be corrected with the help of a specialist.
6. Scar growth . Associated with improper sutures or poor quality material.
7. Keratoconjunctivitis.
8. Eye asymmetry.
9. Blepharoptosis (heaviness of the eyelid).
10. Cyst . It is formed at the seam and is represented by a dense capsule of skin.
11. Ectropion.
12. Dark spots.

Operation to Europeanize the eyelids

Preparing for surgery

Eyelid surgery can be performed under either general or local anesthesia. You can also find the required scope of examinations on my website by following the link.

Progress of the operation

The operation to Europeanize the eyes is one of my favorite operations. I do it this way:

1. 
   Marking For me, as a specialist, marking during Europeanization of eyelids sometimes takes more time than the operation itself. This is a very important stage. And there can be no mistakes, as, indeed, at each stage.

2. Making the cut I perform the cut only with a scalpel!!! There is no more precise tool. I carry out internal manipulations using a laser or radio knife. An incision in the skin of the upper eyelid is made where we want to see the fold of the upper eyelid in the future.
3. Removal of excess fat tissue, often I also remove sub-eyebrow fat. The more fat is removed, the deeper the fold is. Almost all fat must be removed, otherwise you will not get a good result.
4. Resection of excess skin As a rule, the excess is very small. It is necessary to take into account that the skin will be needed in order to deepen the fold. Excessive skin resection may also lead to failure.
5. Excision of part of the orbicularis oculi muscle is absolutely always performed. Since in Asian eyelids the orbicularis muscle is overstretched and there is quite a lot of it.
6. To form a fold, the skin must be fixed with interrupted sutures to the aponeurosis of the muscle. I do this with absorbable and non-absorbable threads, that is, 50/50. This gives a soft, beautiful scar and a guarantee of no relapse.

Video from the operating room during eyelid Europeanization surgery

On video: the progress of the operation to Europeanize Asian eyes. The operation was performed under local anesthesia. Plastic surgeon Zharkova S. N.

Complete recovery takes about two months, after which the final result of the plastic surgery can be assessed.

The duration of the operation is 1.5-2 hours. The patient spends several more hours in the hospital after the operation.

Price

Each clinic sets its price based on its own range of services provided.

However, the cost of blepharoplasty includes:

• preliminary consultation;
• examinations;
• postoperative dressings;
• removing sutures;
• hospital stay;
• physiotherapeutic procedures.

The price also depends on:

• blepharoplasty method: with or without an incision;
• complexity of the work performed: upper, lower eyelid or both.

The qualifications of the surgeon are also taken into account. Another factor in determining the cost of blepharoplasty is the choice of anesthesia method: for general anesthesia, the anesthesiologist is paid additionally.

Contraindications

The operation is not possible if you have the following health problems:

• Exacerbation of chronic diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
• Diabetes mellitus of any type.
• Ophthalmological diseases (glaucoma, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, cataracts, keratitis, dry eye syndrome and other vision disorders).
• Low blood clotting.
• Inflammatory processes on the skin of the face.
• Dermatological diseases.
• Infectious and viral processes.
• Venereal diseases.
• Disruption of the functioning of the endocrine system.

Plastic surgery is not performed during menstruation, as well as several days before and after it.

Rehabilitation: Micro-needle RF lifting.

Fractional thermolifting is used for a wide variety of areas of the face and body, including the most delicate ones, carefully adjusting the depth and intensity of the treatment.

• Microneedles are used to deliver RF energy to the desired tissue level, but the procedure is bloodless.
• Innovative technologies help launch regeneration processes, activate blood flow, and restore lymphatic drainage.
• RF needle lifting goes well with various procedures.

The skin tightening effect is observed immediately after the end of the session.
Subsequently, with the launch of the production of new collagen and elastin, the lifting effect increases and becomes more pronounced. More about the procedure

Patient reviews of Asian eyelid blepharoplasty

This review was left by my patient on one of the plastic surgery portals, so I’ll just quote:

July 07, 2022, 11:41:26, Agnes, Moscow

Operation: Blepharoplasty of Asian eyelids

Since childhood, I dreamed of having blepharoplasty and getting rid of the Asian eyelid. For a very long time I could not dare to have an operation, and when the decision was made, I was faced with a problem - I could not find a doctor who could be trusted with such a serious matter. Over the course of a month, I had consultations with about 10 doctors and could not find my surgeon. And when I got an appointment with Svetlana Nikolaevna, I immediately realized that I would have the operation with her. And she was not mistaken: she is actually a competent doctor and surgeon who knows her business. Before the operation, I received detailed consultation and answers to all my questions, the operation itself was painless, and an hour and a half later, when the pressure bandage was removed from me, I immediately saw how my eyes and face as a whole had changed. And one more thing - after the operation I prepared for pain (according to the stories of my friend and mother), I bought a whole bunch of painkillers, but I never felt any discomfort, I don’t know whether it was Svetlana Nikolaevna’s merit or I was just lucky, but I was incredibly happy. To summarize, I would like to thank my surgeon, Svetlana Nikolaevna Zharkova. If someone, like me, is looking for a surgeon in Moscow who can be entrusted with a serious operation, then be sure to go for a consultation with Svetlana Nikolaevna.

You can read more reviews from my patients in the Reviews section.

Rules for the postoperative period

The duration of the postoperative period is 3-4 weeks - it depends on the extent of the surgical intervention.

During the recovery period, you should adhere to a certain lifestyle, which will eliminate the occurrence of complications and speed up the healing process.

• Avoid going to the gym and minimize physical activity.
• Use sunglasses with a high filter rating every day;
• Regular use of eye drops to prevent dry eyes.
• Avoid contact with eye irritants such as smoke, onions, etc.
• Minimize reading and computer work.
• Completely avoid cosmetics.

You can get blepharoplasty for Asian eyes in Moscow at our plastic surgery clinic. Our specialists have sufficient experience to perform eyelid surgery of varying complexity - by contacting us, you will receive only positive impressions. The price of blepharoplasty for Asian eyes is not high, but the result of the procedure will delight you for the rest of your life.