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
OPERATION.
Local anesthesia.
Incision.
Removal of hernias and excess skin.
A piece of skin from the upper eyelid.
Applying a suture.
Applying strips for fixation.
The operation is completed.
Rest in the ward after surgery.
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
Types of Europeanization
There are three main types of Europeanization of the eyelids.
Epicanthoplasty
Surgery of the inner corner of the eye, softening or completely removing the epicanthus. This is a small fold of skin that is located between the nose and the inner corner of the eye.
It does not affect tear or ocular function in any way. After surgery, the eyelid looks a little longer from the outside, and the eye appears wider.
This type should be treated very carefully, because the inner eyelid is considered one of the most sensitive parts of the eye. The entire operation takes about thirty minutes.
Oriental blepharoplasty
Plastic surgery on the lower and upper eyelids.
The goal of this method is to create a fold on the upper eyelid using different techniques. When creating a natural double eyelid, the specialist needs to use factors such as the gender and age of the patient. It is very important to understand that age directly depends on the method of surgery.
For example, a woman in the age category of sixty years will require a different operation compared to a man in the age category of thirty years.
In general, the operation takes no more than sixty minutes, but it may leave a slight scar.
Non-surgical Europeanization of eyelids
It is created by stitching with special threads. This method can only give a temporary effect. The operation is very quick, the recovery period is short, and the price is reasonable.
The cost of oriental blepharoplasty in large cities of Russia ranges from 50 to 80 thousand rubles, and the price of epicanthoplasty from 20 to 50 thousand rubles.
The cost of oriental blepharoplasty in large cities of Kazakhstan is about 205 thousand tenge, and the price of epicanthoplasty is about 130 thousand tenge.
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:
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.- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Lower eyelid surgery.
Lower eyelid surgery will permanently solve the problem of bags under the eyes. will get rid of wrinkles and also make the skin of the eyelid more elastic. In the presence of only periorbital hernias and with good skin turgor, transconjunctival repair is performed from internal access from the mucous membrane - without skin incisions. The use of special tests and techniques during surgery makes it possible to determine with high accuracy the amount of skin and fatty hernias to be removed. Laser removal of hernias avoids the appearance of hematomas, forms a dense framework of eyelid tissues and increases skin turgor, thereby prolonging the result of the operation for >4-5 years.
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.
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.
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.
Preparatory activities
You should prepare for surgery 30 days before the expected date. At this time, patients need to undergo a series of examinations and tests to identify possible contraindications to the intervention.
A week before surgery, it is necessary to avoid taking anticoagulants and alcoholic beverages. The last meal should be no later than 12 hours before surgery.
If the patient is on lifelong and long-term treatment with drugs, he must inform the surgeon about this. In this case, the possibility of stopping the course of treatment before the end of the rehabilitation period will be considered.
Fadin Alexander Sergeevich plastic surgeon, Candidate of Medical Sciences
Features of the structure of Asian eyes.
The Asian eye structure is characterized by a large fold in the upper eyelid and the presence of an epicanthus, which creates tension and forms a narrow eye shape. Some researchers believe that this was intended by nature due to the habitat of the peoples of East Asia, who lived primarily in steppes and semi-deserts. With this structure of the eyelid, the eyes were reliably protected from dust, sand and wind. Nowadays, many people with Asian eye structure dream of making their gaze more open, so to solve natural features they resort to Singapore.
