Tag Archives: double eyelid

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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My nose bridge is too high and unnatural, how much swelling would go down in 2-3 months? And for how much in height?

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: I had incisional double eyelid + epicanthoplasty + rhinoplasty 2 weeks ago. Eyes used to look oriental but now no one recognizes me and I feel bad. What can be done to make eyes more recognizable to others? Nose … Continue reading ⭢

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