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Asian vs. Western or Traditional Blepharoplasty: How the Surgery Differs

Posted on October 22, 2026 by admin

How Asian upper blepharoplasty differs from Western or traditional blepharoplasty: eyelid anatomy, crease height, epicanthal folds and what to ask your surgeon. Continue reading ⭢

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Lower Blepharoplasty Recovery: What to Expect After Transconjunctival Surgery

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

Patient had lower blepharoplasty with rhinoplasty. Individual results vary. One of the first questions I hear at lower eyelid consultations is not about the result. It is “How long will I look like I had surgery?” That is a fair … Continue reading ⭢

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My upper eyelids feel heavy and it feels like the skin is sagging. Do I need an upper blepharoplasty or browlift?

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

The periorbital area includes the upper eyelids and the eyebrows, and the interplay between the two anatomic units is important in creating a comprehensive rejuvenation to the eyes. For most patients the eyebrow position looks most aesthetically pleasing when the … 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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Am I a good candidate for under eye filler?

Posted on April 7, 2022 by admin

Under eye or tear trough filler is ideal for patients who have hollowing or darkening under the eyes. Typically patients are concerned that their under eyes give them the appearance of always “looking tired” and older. Dermal filler in these … 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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