The Asian upper eyelid surgery in Vancouver is characterized by the complete absence of a lid fold or crease or, if present, a lid crease that is low and poorly defined. The reason that the lid fold is absent or weak in the asian eyelid is that the levator muscle (the muscle that opens the eyelid) does not attach to the undsurface of the skin.
In the caucasian lid, the levator muscle does attach to the undersurface of the eyelid skin and when the muscle is activated, not only does the eye open, but the eyelid skin folds inward to form the crease (similar to the pleats on a roman shade when it is opened). To create an eyelid crease, the levator muscle must first be exposed by removing overlying skin, muscle and fat. Once this has been accomplished “fixation” sutures are placed between the skin and the levator muscle.
When the healing process is complete, the skin along the line of “fixation” sutures becomes attached to the underlying levator muscle, thereby allowing a crease to form when the eyelid is opened.
This type of surgery is commonly performed using only local anaesthesia or a light conscious sedation in our private facial plastic surgery center in Vancouver, British Columbia. Sutures are removed after one week and patients typically are back to full activities within 10 to 14 days.
Schedule Your Consultation with Dr Denton in Vancouver
If you’re considering double eyelid surgery or any other Asian cosmetic surgery in Vancouver, you should schedule a consultation with Dr Denton, a leading board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon. He is highly experienced with Asian facial anatomy and the surgical techniques required to perform Asian facial cosmetic plastic surgeries successfully to provide you with the desired results.
Computer imaging can also be used to reflect the anticipated changes. Dr Denton’s philosophy is that the patient must be an equal member of the decision-making team so that he or she can make sound, informed decisions and will be aware of the expected result.
Our private and comfortable offices are located in the heart of Vancouver’s medical corridor, just one block from Vancouver General Hospital. Our state-of-the-art on-site surgical suite allows all patient visits – from consultation through surgery and post-operative follow-up – to be scheduled at this location, adding simplicity, familiarity, and convenience to the patient experience.
Schedule your Asian facial cosmetic plastic surgery consultation online or call 604-879-3223 and find out how Dr Denton can help you achieve the result that will make you feel more