Asian blepharoplasty or double eyelid surgery is a well-known cosmetic enhancement procedure that works towards forming a crease on the upper eyelid making the person appear as if they have a double eyelid. Usually, this is done together with a method called inner corner eye opening or epicanthoplasty since it also beautifies the eyes by making them look larger. Eyelids are often a problem for women who think their eyes are smaller or more closed jaws. These procedures can help create a sharper eye contour, giving a more youthful appearance overall.
Understanding Double Eyelid Surgery
Double eyelid surgery (ทําตาสองชั้นเปิดหัวตา, which is the term in Thai) is a surgical technique that involves forming a crease in the upper eyelid creating the illusion of bigger wider and well opened eyes. Such corrective surgery is in demand by people with monolids since monolids have no crease on the eyelids. It could give the eyes a more layered dimensional look and make it easy to use eye makeup. For people who already have a crease, the procedure simply beautifies the crease by accentuating it.
Inner Corner Eye Opening (Epicanthoplasty)
Epicanthoplasty, or the procedure for widening the inner corner of the eye, is commonly carried out with double eyelid surgery in order to achieve the best result possible. The majority of people have a small fold of skin referred to as an epicanthal fold which straddles the inner edge of the eye, this makes the eyes appear horizontally shorter. Reduction of this fold tends to enhance the inner corners of the epicanthoplasty and opens the eyes further giving a wider look.
Advantages Of Inner Corner Eye Opening
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Wider Striking Eyes:
When the inner corners are opened up, the striking eyes become wider in diameter horizontally.
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More Proportional Look:
It is all those who have imbalance epicanthus spacing, this procedure will help all the gaze resources to level off proportions.
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Improved Double Eyelid Effects:
The eye shape becomes more beautiful and defined, further improving the overall effect of the surgery when this procedure is done along with double eyelid surgery.
What To Expect During And After Surgery
Double eyelid surgery and epicanthoplasty are usually done as outpatient procedures with local anesthesia. The procedure may take approximately 1–2 hours, based on the methods employed. For double eyelid surgery, incision or sutures will be applied to form the double eyelid crease. As for epicanthoplasty, the surgeon yanks out a wedge of inner canthal skin to achieve longer-looking eyelids.
Patients should expect some degree of swelling and bruising of the eye for one to two weeks following surgery as well as discomfort in the first week post-surgery. Relief from pain and swelling is assisted through the use of ice packs and drugs prescribed by the medical practitioner. It is important to adhere to postoperative care procedures, restrain from vigorous exercises and maintain eye hygiene to reduce chances of developing infections.
Conclusion
Surgical procedures such as double eyelid surgery and inner corner eye opening are very successful techniques for patients who want to beautify their eyes. Combined, these operations enlarge and define the eyes and correct certain asymmetries. To anyone who thinks of having this surgery, it is advisable to seek the services of a proficient surgeon as well as understand that limitations exist. In the end, with due diligence, these procedures can produce stunning and permanent results.
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