Check! Who should consider double eyelid surgery? Which technique is best for you?

Double eyelid surgery, called blepharoplasty, is a specific type of eyelid surgery in which creases in the upper eyelids are formed, creating double eyelids. You might consider this surgery if you want to correct a condition, interfering with vision, want to improve confidence and the appearance of your eyelids or want to have easier eye makeup. Making a decision to have double eyelid surgery may depend on personal eye concerns, needs or individual preference. However, each individual has a different eye shape and structure. So the appropriate technique of double eyelid surgery may vary. 

Who should consider double eyelid surgery? and What surgery technique is best for you?

Double eyelid surgery should be considered and recommended, if you have: 

1. Single eyelid or Monolid, is presented in a patient with Asian-shaped eyelid which is very common among the Asian population. Patients who have this type of eyelid can do Mini-Blepharoplasty technique to create a natural double eyelid. Some may consider doing Upper Lid Blepharoplasty to excise the excess skin of the eyelid, resulting in a clearly shaped and bigger eyelid layer.

2. Hidden eyelid, which means already have visible eyelid creases but it is hidden because of excess fat in the eyelid. Patients who have this type of eyelid can do either Mini-Blepharoplasty or Upper Lid Blepharoplasty technique.

3. Sunken eye, is a hollowing around your eyes, clearly seen the bone under the eyebrow. Some may have multiple eyelid layers. This results in an overall tired or fatigued look on your face. Patients who have this type of eyelid can do either Mini-Blepharoplasty or Upper Lid Blepharoplasty technique, but need to reposition fat in the eyelid to improve the sunken. In some cases, there is less fat in the eyelid. Fat transfer technique may be a better way to fix the sunken. In addition, sunken eyes can also be caused by ptosis which should be fixed by ptosis correction technique.

4. Uneven eyelid, caused by many factors as follow;

- different eye structure or different levels of the eye brow; can do both Mini-Blepharoplasty and Upper Lid Blepharoplasty technique. Doctor will try her best to balance the eyelid layer of both sides. 

- unbalanced eyelid layer; can be improved by both Mini-Blepharoplasty and Upper Lid Blepharoplasty technique.

- increasing of skin from aging process, but the increasing of skin is not balanced. This problem can be fixed by Upper Lid Blepharoplasty technique to remove the excess skin, and make the eyelid layer more balanced.

- caused by ptosis, weakness of eyelid muscle which results in harder to open eyes must be fixed by Ptosis Correction technique. If you have a ptosis symptom and did surgery without ptosis correction, the unbalanced eyelid layer will still remain.

However, it is recommended to meet and consult personally with doctor for analyzing and determining the appropriate solution for each patient.

5. Excess eyelid skin and droopy eyelid from aging, your skin gradually loses its elasticity and begins drooping. This problem can be solved by Upper Lid Blepharoplasty technique to excise the extra skin. In some cases, who have both droopy eyelid and lateral hooding, will be also recommended to do Sub Brow Lift technique for the better result.

6 .Ptosis, or weakness of eyelid muscle, is when eyelid skin interferes with your vision or feels harder to open your eyes. It is recommended to fix by Ptosis Correction technique to lift the eyelid muscle. Normally, Ptosis Correction is performed together with double eyelid surgery to balance the opening of eyes, make a more fresh appearance and improve your vision. On the other hand, if you already have double eyelids and no ptosis symptoms, but just need your eyes to become bigger. Ptosis Correction can also be your option for considering double eyelid surgery.

Having beautiful and natural results of double eyelid surgery, while also improving any eyelid issues should be only performed by an expert doctor. In addition, having personal consultation with doctor will help to better determine the best and appropriate solution for you.