In a previous post, I discussed the details of double eyelid surgery – aka asian eyelid surgery. This is a commonly performed surgery in my practice which is due, in part, to location in downtown Vancouver which has a large and very vibrant Asian population. The main reasons prospective patients give for desiring Asian eyelid surgery and the creation of an eyelid crease (“double eyelid”) are: improved symmetry, a more alert appearance and an eyelid that makes the eye appear online drugstore no prescription larger. Understandably, one of the main concerns patients have prior to surgery involves the recovery process. In particular, how much downtime is involved and how painful is the procedure. Very little discomfort follows this procedure. Regarding downtime, the photograph in this BLOG post is of a patient before and 6 days after undergoing Asian eyelid surgery. I took the “after” photo immediately after removing her sutures. Some swelling remains, but in this case, it will be completely resolved within the next few days. What is worth mentioning is the dramatic improvement in eyelid symmetry that now exists and also the more alert appearance of the eyes now that a crease has been created – but an appearance that is still ethno-appropriate.