makeup woes: conquering narrow eyelid

Double eyelid surgery is not just about aesthetics; it also addresses various issues related to the eye shape, such as droopy eyelids, which can make a person appear older and more aged. In some cases, droopy eyelids can affect daily life, causing vision impairment, thus necessitating double eyelid surgery. However, there are many different methods for performing double eyelid surgery, and which one is suitable depends on individual preferences and circumstances. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. A good plastic surgeon should be able to perform double eyelid surgery using various methods and choose the best approach for each individual.

What are the techniques of double eyelid surgery?

Currently, double eyelid surgery offers a variety of methods and techniques that differ according to the preferences and expertise of each plastic surgeon, as well as the suitability for each individual's eyes. This includes both women and men. Furthermore, the analysis and selection of the surgical technique for double eyelid surgery are crucial. Let's take a look at the different methods available for double eyelid surgery.

3 stitches double eyelid surgery. (Suture technique)

It is a non-incisional double eyelid surgery method where sutures are used to create folds on the eyelids without making any cuts. The procedure involves creating three points on the eyelid skin without incisions, resulting in no visible scars. This method is popular and suitable for cases with single eyelids, thin eyelid skin, and minimal fat. It provides natural-looking eyelid creases, especially when the eyes are closed. However, caution is needed regarding the stability of the eyelid folds and the risk of sutures penetrating the eyelid skin.

Who is suited for long stitches double eyelid surgery?

• Individuals who don't have too much eyelid skin and Xanthelasma.
• Teenagers or individuals with not saggy eyelids.

Advantages of long stitches double eyelid surgery.

- Reduces the likelihood of drooping eyelids, especially in cases with smaller incisions.

- This double eyelid surgery method involves longer incisions, allowing for more fat removal, particularly in individuals with excess fat in the eyelids. Even for younger individuals without significant eyelid sagging, this technique can be utilized.

Disadvantages of long stitches double eyelid surgery.

- There is more swelling and bruising compared to the small incision method, and it lasts longer.

- The scars are longer and more visible.

- Similar to the disadvantages of the small incision method, it is not suitable for individuals with thick eyelid skin and excess fat because this technique can remove fat to a certain extent but does not remove excess eyelid skin. Therefore, if used in cases with drooping eyelids or significant sagging, the existing eyelid skin may sag further, obscuring the eyelid crease.

Performing double eyelid surgery with a long incision combined with excising excess skin.

It is a method of double eyelid surgery with a long incision to allow for designing the eyelid throughout the length. This technique enables the removal of excess fat, excising excess sagging skin that hangs down and obscures the eyelid. It is a technique that can be used for all ages, whether teenagers or the elderly. Those who already have eyelids but feel they are not well-defined can also use this method.

Double eyelid surgery combined with removing excess eyelid skin is suitable for whom?

• Suitable for all cases, including teenagers and those with sagging skin.

• People with droopy eyelids and excess skin and fat around the eyelids.

• Individuals with existing double eyelids but wish to enhance their appearance further.

Advantages of performing double eyelid surgery along with excising excess skin:

- Allows removal of excess eyelid skin, effectively correcting droopy eyelids, including excess fat and muscle in individuals with thick eyelids.

- This method of double eyelid surgery enables customization of the eyelid shape according to individual preferences.

- Results in clearer and more natural-looking double eyelids, as there is no need to sew large eyelid folds. Instead, excess sagging skin is removed to reveal clearer eyelid creases. In contrast, short-incision double eyelid surgery, which does not remove excess drooping skin, may require higher eyelid folds, leading to an unnatural appearance, especially in individuals with significant eyelid drooping.

Disadvantages of performing double eyelid surgery along with excising excess skin:

- Increased swelling and longer duration compared to other methods, as it involves longer incisions, affecting the eyelid tissues around the excess skin more than short-incision methods. This results in a longer recovery time.

- The incision extends along the entire length of the eyelid (similar to long-incision techniques), leading to a longer scar.

- Longer surgical duration due to the need for longer incisions, removal of excess skin, and fat. Surgeons thus require more time for the procedure compared to standard surgeries.