Category Archives: blepharoplasty/eyelid surgery

Transconjunctival vs. Subciliary Lower Blepharoplasty: Pros, Cons, and Scarring

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Lower blepharoplasty is one of the most requested procedures for patients bothered by under-eye bags, hollowing, or a tired appearance that doesn’t match how they feel. But not all lower blepharoplasty is performed the same way. The surgical approach — … Continue reading ⭢

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Double Eyelid Surgery: Incisional vs. Suture Technique — Which Is Right for You?

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Double eyelid surgery — also known as Asian blepharoplasty or double eyelid crease surgery — is one of the most commonly requested procedures in Asian facial plastic surgery, and one of the most misunderstood. Patients often arrive at consultation having … Continue reading ⭢

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Why Smoking is Bad for Surgical Scars — And What You Can Do About It

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Why Smoking is Bad for Surgical Scars — And What You Can Do About It If you’re planning a surgical procedure, one of the most important things you can do to protect your results has nothing to do with choosing … Continue reading ⭢

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What is the difference between upper blepharoplasty, double eyelid surgery and Asian blepharoplasty?

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

All these terms refer to specific types of upper eyelid surgery, which are some of the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures worldwide. Upper blepharoplasty encompasses double eyelid surgery and Asian blepharoplasty as it involves surgical reshaping of the upper eyelids, … Continue reading ⭢

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What is the difference between ptosis repair and upper blepharoplasty when it comes to upper eyelid surgery?

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Patients often get confused about what ptosis is, which makes sense since even the pronunciation can be a little confusing. For starters, the “p” in ptosis is silent, so it sounds more like toe-sis, and refers to the upper eyelid … Continue reading ⭢

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Are there different shapes or styles of Asian Blepharoplasty?

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Asian blepharoplasty refers to upper eyelid surgery in Asian patients, and encompasses a wide range of anatomies and aesthetic goals. Sometimes called double eyelid surgery, the procedure has the ability to create a supratarsal crease or upper eyelid fold in … Continue reading ⭢

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How do I get rid of my under eye bags?

Posted on May 4, 2024 by admin

Lower eye bags or lower eyelid bags are often caused by pseudoherniation of orbital fat from under the eye forward into the cheek, where it is visible as a bulge or “bag”. The orbital septum, which contains the fat, can … Continue reading ⭢

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What is Asian blepharoplasty? How is Asian blepharoplasty different from a typical upper blepharoplasty or eyelid lift?

Posted on February 20, 2024 by admin

Asian blepharoplasty differs from other types of upper blepharoplasty in that it requires a slightly more complex surgical technique and vastly different aesthetic to create a naturally beautiful result. When upper blepharoplasty or eyelid lift is performed in an aging … Continue reading ⭢

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It’s all sun and games, until…

Posted on January 17, 2022 by admin

How does the sun affect scar healing? Although the skin uses sunlight to help formulate Vitamin D, it can also take major injury from the sun as well. Sun damage goes beyond just a typical sunburn. Over long periods of … Continue reading ⭢

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I Got Double Eyelid Surgery 3 weeks ago and my Eyes Are Horribly Uneven? 

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

The amount of swelling (edema) that develops post-operatively is rarely symmetric.  Give yourself and your eyes time to heal and for the swelling to resolve, and try not to over-analyze things until you reach your final result.  

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