Physical Evaluation of the Asian Blepharoplasty Patient

Jeong Hoon Suhk; Kidakorn Kiranantawat; Anh H. Nguyen

doi:10.1055/s-0035-1556851

Seminars in Plastic Surgery, Table of Contents

Semin Plast Surg 2015; 29(03): 145-157
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1556851

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Physical Evaluation of the Asian Blepharoplasty Patient

Authors

Jeong Hoon Suhk

¹Cheongdam i Plastic Surgery Clinic, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
Kidakorn Kiranantawat

²Division of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Anh H. Nguyen

³Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Abstract

In contrast with Caucasian blepharoplasty, which is usually done for rejuvenation purposes, eyelid surgery for Asians is mainly done for cosmetic reasons. Here the authors present preoperative evaluation methods of Asian eyelids to overcome anatomical variations and determine the right aesthetic options. Proper selection of the most suitable operative methods guarantees optimal surgical results.

Keywords

Asian eyelid anatomy - Asian eyelid - eyelid anatomy - Asian eyelid morphology - Asian blepharoplasty - Asian double crease - Asian oculoplastic surgery - epicanthoplasty - blepharoptosis - eyelids

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