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Asian blepharoplasty, also known as “double eyelid surgery”, is the single most popular procedure in patients of asian decent. In contrast to caucasian eyelids, normal asian eyelid anatomy lacks a defined crease. The purpose of the procedure is to create an upper eyelid with a crease (“double eyelid”) from an eyelid without a crease (“single eyelid”).
Dr. Sheila Shifrin performs the double eyelid crease surgery for individuals:
- Wanting the formation of a crease
- Desiring a balance of uneven or assymetric creases
- Needing revision of prior unsatisfactory double eyelid surgeries
Common goals of Asian Eyelid Surgery include increasing the eyelid opening, removing excess hanging skin, repositioning and removing fat and creating a symmetric double eyelid. During your procedure, Dr. Sheila Shifrin artistically reshapes the upper eyelid to create a natural crease, adding to the beauty of the Asian Eyelid.
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Will a bepharoplasty procedure remove my wrinkles?
Contrary to popular belief, it will not remove wrinkles like crow’s feet, lift your brows, or correct dark circles. Eyelid surgery also will not make you look like another heritage, so it does not alters your natural eye shape, but it corrects drooping eyelid. Usually, eyelid surgery is done in conjunction with other surgeries, like face lifts and brow lifts.
How much experience does Dr. Sheila Shifrin has?
Dr. Sheila Shifrin has over a decade of experience performing eyelid surgery and non-surgical procedures and has performed thousands of these procedures over the years.
Are there any risks involved with eyelid surgery?
Like all other forms of cosmetic surgery, there are risks involved with eyelid surgery. The most common side effects include blurred vision for a few days and temporary swelling. The real dangers come with the risk of complications during the surgery with the anesthesia or after the surgery with infection. While major problems are rare, you should still talk to your cosmetic surgeon to make sure that you understand these risks before you choose to have this surgery preformed.
How do I know how I will look after the procedure?
Before your surgery, you will have at least one or two consultations with the doctor. He or she will discuss with you how the surgery will work and what results you can expect. You will be able to see a digitally enhanced picture of yourself after the surgery so that you and your doctor can be on the same page as to what you want.
How to Prepare before the procedure?
Before the surgery, you will also be given direction about what you can eat and drink the day of your surgery, and you should also be prepared with a driver to take you home after the surgery and to help you for a few days while your vision may still be blurry.
Do Bepharoplasty procedures require anesthesia?
The first step of your surgery is to receive anesthesia, and you and your doctor can choose whether to have local or general. The surgery itself will most likely be done in the doctor’s surgical suite, but you can also have it done at a hospital if you‘d like. It will take one to four hours, depending on your specific needs. The cosmetic surgeon will start by making tiny cuts around your eyes to separate the skin for the fat underneath. Excess substance will be removed and the incisions will then be carefully closed. Your eyelids may feel tight and sore afterwards, but in a few days, you should feel a lot better and the results are fantastic.
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