Incisional Blepharoplasty for the Asian Eye

Abstract

The goal of Asian blepharoplasty is to create a lid crease configuration that resembles the natural-appearing crease found in other Asians. Because the Asian upper eyelid contains more prominent preseptal fat resulting in greater lid fullness, soft tissue work in blepharoplasty of the Asian eye is even more diverse and essential than that of whites in order for there to be the sustainability of the eyelid crease. Hence, Asian blepharoplasty should be performed specifically following the orbital anatomy of Asians. This article details the incisional method of blepharoplasty to create natural-appearing creases for Asians with single eyelids.

Keywords: Asian blepharoplasty; Epicanthoplasty; Eyebrow; Orbital fat; Supratarsal crease.