Introduction to Asian Blepharoplasty
Achieve a more bright-eyed appearance with the help of Asian blepharoplasty in Philadelphia. Also known as Asian eyelid surgery, this surgical facial procedure involves adding a crease to the upper eyelid. Visit Dr. Tina Ho, a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in this type of surgery, to accomplish the best results.
What is Asian Blepharoplasty?
Asian blepharoplasty, or double eyelid surgery, is one type of cosmetic eyelid surgery offered by Dr. Tina Ho to create creases in the upper eyelids. Patients who lack and subsequently desire upper eyelid folds may be ideal candidates for this procedure. Depending on the anatomy of a patient’s upper eyelids, excess skin and fat may be also removed during this procedure for additional rejuvenation. This surgery requires the expertise of a surgeon who specializes in facial plastic surgery and understands Asian eyelid anatomy well. Dr. Ho’s expertise in blepharoplasty, with a focus in double eyelid surgery, is what makes her among the best options Philadelphia residents can rely on.
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The Blepharoplasty Procedure
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Upper Blepharoplasty: What is Expected With Surgery?
What to expect during upper eyelid surgery? Upper eyelid surgery is performed either under local anesthesia or general anesthesia. When a patient arrives, their eyelids are first marked for how much skin will be removed. The eyelids are then numbed with local anesthetic and an elliptical incision is made. The tissue is then removed and sutures are placed!
Who is an Ideal Candidate for an Upper Blepharoplasty?
Who is an ideal candidate for an upper blepharoplasty? Patients who feel they have heavy upper eyelids and redundant skin may benefit from upper eyelid surgery. During the procedure, I will trim excess skin and if needed, underlying structures like muscle and fat as well. The goal of the procedure is to restore a more youthful appearance to the eyes!
Why Choose Dr. Tina Ho for Asian Belpharoplasty?
Dr. Ho stands out among her plastic surgeon peers in Philadelphia and Wayne as a double board certified blepharoplasty specialist with dedicated training in upper and lower eyelid surgery, including cosmetic blepharoplasty, revision blepharoplasty, and Asian eyelid surgery. She understands the complex and delicate nature of eyelid surgery as one of the most detail oriented procedures in facial plastic surgery and remains committed to achieving the most natural and rejuvenated results for her patients. Dr. Ho stays up to date on the latest blepharoplasty techniques to ensure precise, safe, and lasting outcomes. From the first consultation to the day of surgery and through every follow up visit, Dr. Tina Ho maintains an unwavering commitment to each blepharoplasty patient to maximize the success of their surgical result. She devotes the necessary time and attention every step of the way to make sure each patient feels comfortable and confident in their individualized surgical plan. Dr. Ho understands that the eyes are the focal point of facial expression and takes to heart the trust each patient places in her care. She specializes in blepharoplasty procedures that restore a refreshed, youthful look while preserving the natural character of the eyes. Dr. Ho is known by her patients as one of the best blepharoplasty surgeons in Philadelphia.
As a double board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Ho specializes exclusively in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the head and neck region. She possesses dedicated training in cosmetic eyelid surgery from one of the top facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship programs in the country under the mentorship of world renowned leaders in facial rejuvenation. Dr. Ho is a widely recognized regional blepharoplasty specialist with patients seeking her expertise from beyond Philadelphia and Wayne to throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Dr. Ho dedicates ample time and effort with the aid of imaging software to establish realistic goals and expectations with every patient. She has the training and experience to implement the most advanced surgical techniques, including skin and fat repositioning and precise tissue sculpting to improve eyelid contour and restore a natural, youthful appearance. She always tailors her approach to the specific surgical needs and goals of each patient. Furthermore, Dr. Ho closely follows her patients after surgery to ensure that each individual heals well and is fully satisfied with their outcome.
Dr. Ho’s Approach to Asian Blepharoplasty
As an Asian female double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Ho specializes exclusively in aesthetic facial procedures including the double eyelid procedure and is experienced in treating patients of various ethnicities including those of Asian descent. She attracts patients who desire double eyelid surgery from all across Philadelphia and Wayne as well as greater Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. She devotes extensive time and effort with every patient to gauge their ideal eyelid preferences and determine an individualized surgical approach that best meets their expectations. Dr. Ho pursues a natural, conservative approach to Asian blepharoplasty and avoids removing excess skin or fat that may put a patient at risk of an overdramatic or hollowed-out eyelid appearance.
Dr. Ho typically performs this procedure in the surgery center setting with the patient under awake sedation. During surgery, Dr. Ho makes an incision in each upper eyelid and excises small strips of skin and deeper tissues to gain access to the appropriate plane for suturing. She asks the patient to open his or her eyes to confirm crease formation with her suture placement. Her surgical technique is tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy to produce smooth, natural upper eyelid creases. Dr. Ho performs meticulous closure of the eyelid incisions for minimal scarring. She strives for a rejuvenated, unoperated look for every Asian blepharoplasty patient.
Why Do Some Asian Patients Lack an Upper Eyelid Fold?
Asian patients more commonly demonstrate thicker tissues and more fat in their eyelids that contribute to a fuller, puffier eyelid appearance. This finding combined with fusion of the levator aponeurosis (a fascial band of tissue connected to the levator muscle of the upper eyelid) to the septum below the superior tarsal border causes certain upper eyelids to lack a natural crease. On the contrary, fusion of the levator aponeurosis to the septum more typically occurs above the superior tarsal border in Caucasian upper eyelid
You are a good candidate for Asian blepharoplasty if you are in good overall health, have no underlying visual problems, and live a healthy lifestyle.
Asian blepharoplasty is typically performed on people who lack a natural crease in their upper eyelids and desire one.
People with glaucoma, dry eye, hypertension, thyroid disorders, diabetes, and/or heart disease are not ideal candidates for blepharoplasty. These people must seek professional advice before undergoing the treatment to ensure its safety.
What Should Patients Expect After Asian Blepharoplasty?
Each double eyelid surgery is unique and catered to the individual patient. Therefore, the types of incisions utilized as well as the extent of swelling, bruising, and tenderness that occur after surgery will vary by patient. The downtime following double eyelid surgery is usually minimal; most patients can return to normal daily activities apart from heavy lifting, straining, and strenuous activity the day after surgery.
Every Asian blepharoplasty patient will follow-up with Dr. Ho one week after surgery for suture removal. Each patient will then follow-up again at weeks to months out at regular intervals for re-evaluation.
Patients should expect immediate bruising after surgery that can be managed well with icing and head elevation and typically resolve by two weeks out from surgery. Swelling of the eyelids may be more prolonged and may take months to completely subside, as Asian patients usually possess thicker skin. Post-operative pain is usually mild and managed well with prescribed pain medication. Improvement in the appearance of the eyelids is typically observed immediately or after most of the bruising and swelling has subsided. The eyelid incisions usually heal well with minimal scarring. Dr. Ho seeks regular follow-up with her patients to ensure that every patient heals well and is satisfied with their surgical outcome.
Your Asian Blepharoplasty Consultation
During your consultation with Dr. Ho, a physical examination of your eye region will be conducted. You will be expected to explain your goals, medical issues and allergies, lifestyle, and treatment history during your blepharoplasty consultation.
An assessment of your medical history and risk factors will be conducted. Dr. Ho will take preliminary documentation and discuss surgical options and treatment alternatives with you.If you are in the Philadelphia area and interested in learning more about Asian blepharoplasty, call or contact the office to book a consultation today!
Dr. Ho is a highly-skilled, fellowship-trained double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who will help guide you through the entire process and address any questions and concerns you have along the way.
Your Asian Blepharoplasty (Double Eyelid Surgery) will be performed by Dr. Tina Ho in her surgery center in Philadelphia and Wayne.
Enhance Your Recovery with Elixir MD
The Elixir MD™ is an innovative recovery tool that offers various treatment programs using different LED light wavelengths to achieve specific pre and post-surgical goals. These programs are supported by advanced artificial intelligence temperature controls and adjustable settings to address a range of concerns and goals. This non-invasive therapy is safe, painless, and can reduce infections after surgery while also enhancing recovery and minimizing scarring after rhinoplasty surgery.
Benefits of Elixir MD
Enhanced post-operative recovery after rhinoplasty. Using LED light, Elixir MD™ stimulates the skin to accelerate wound healing and minimize scarring post-surgery.
Improved healing and cellular repair. Specific wavelengths stimulate collagen and elastin production, which are essential for healing after surgery.
Easier rhinoplasty recovery. Reduces inflammation responsible for swelling and pain after surgery.
Improved lymphatic drainage and blood flow. Enhances the delivery of nutrients and removal of waste for optimal healing.
Elixir MD Treatment Programs for Rhinoplasty
Elixir Detox
This pre-operative therapy uses blue light to reduce the number of bacteria, oils, and toxins on the skin, reducing surgical complications such as infection.
Elixir Cellular Repair
Post-rhinoplasty, Cellular Repair uses yellow light to improve circulation, reducing bruising and swelling, accelerating healing, and shortening recovery.
Elixir NeoXcell
The NeoXcell™ treatment program combines the benefits of Elixir Cellular and Thermal to boost healing and balance melanin production for a more even skin tone.
Elixir RoXium
RoXium™ uses yellow and blue light to reduce swelling/bruising, prevent skin oxidation, decrease sebum, minimize pores, and clear the complexion.
What is the Cost of an Asian Eye Surgery?
The cost of Asian eyelid surgery, also known as double eyelid surgery, can vary depending on several factors such as the surgical technique, the surgeon’s expertise, and the location of the procedure. Located in Philadelphia, the average price for Dr. Tina Ho’s Asian eyelid surgery ranges from $7,000 to $9,000, including facility fees. Dr. Tina Ho, who specializes in Asian blepharoplasty, offers perhaps the best pricing for her experience in the Philadelphia area.
When considering double eyelid surgery, it is important to understand what is included in the cost estimate. Patients should ask if the quote provided covers the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, facility fee, and any follow-up visits. CareCredit is also an option for financing. For more information on the cost of Asian eyelid surgery in Philadelphia, patients are encouraged to contact Dr. Ho’s office.
Before and After
Dr. Ho’s Blepharoplasty Results
Upper Eyelid Surgery: Before and After
This wonderful 48 year-old female patient came to me for surgical consultation, bothered by the heavy appearance of her upper eyelids. We pursued upper blepharoplasty for eyelid rejuvenation and are thrilled with her beautiful, natural results. For Asian patients, less is more. The brow tissue tends to be thicker than the eyelid tissue. I typically remove less eyelid tissue to avoid overdone surgical results. Asian patients often face longer resolution of swelling in the recovery period as well. Empowering patients with beautiful, natural results. Call or visit my website to schedule your eyelid surgery consultation.
Asian Upper Eyelid Lift
This lovely patient presented for surgical consultation, bothered by the heaviness of her upper eyelids. I recommended upper blepharoplasty, or upper eyelid lift, with a conservative approach to removing the excess tissue from her eyelids given her ethnic features and mild brow heaviness to ensure a rejuvenated result that did not look overdone. The patient has healed beautifully and we are thrilled with her surgical results. Her eyes appear more refreshed, she has restored creases to her eyelids, and her scars are minimal at three months out from surgery.
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Each blepharoplasty procedure is different and catered to the individual patient. Therefore, the types of incisions utilized, as well as extent of swelling, bruising, and tenderness that occur after surgery, will vary by patient.
Every blepharoplasty patient will follow up with Dr. Ho one week after surgery for suture removal. Each patient will then follow-up again at weeks to months out at regular intervals for re-evaluation.
The downtime for blepharoplasty is usually minimal; most patients can return to normal daily activities, apart from heavy lifting, straining, and strenuous activity, the day after surgery.
Patients should expect immediate bruising and swelling after surgery that can be managed well with icing and head elevation and typically resolve by two weeks out from surgery.
Patients who undergo additional fat transfer may experience more lingering swelling that may take up to one month to resolve. Post-operative pain is usually mild and managed well with prescribed pain medication.
Improvement in the appearance of the eyelids is typically observed immediately or after most of the bruising and swelling has subsided. Eyelid skin heals quickly, and blepharoplasty incisions usually heal well with minimal scarring.
Dr. Ho seeks regular follow-up with her patients to ensure that every patient heals well and is satisfied with their surgical outcome.
It is common for other procedures to be performed at the same time as blepharoplasty surgery, depending on the patient’s anatomic issues and surgical goals. They include but are not limited to the following: facelift, neck lift, browlift, fat transfer, and laser skin resurfacing.
Dr. Ho is experienced in a wide range of aging face procedures and will thoroughly evaluate each blepharoplasty candidate and discuss with them whether they would benefit from additional procedures at the time of their surgery.
The cost of a blepharoplasty, which covers both upper and lower eyelid surgery, can vary based on several factors including the surgical techniques used, the type of anesthesia, and the time needed for the procedure. If the surgery is performed for functional reasons, some insurance providers may cover a part of the cost.
The average price range for an upper blepharoplasty is around $6,000 to $8,000. This includes procedures such as droopy eyelids.
For lower eyelid surgery, the range is $10,000 to $14,000, which includes procedures such as under-eye bag removal.
Asian Blepharoplasty (Double Eyelid Surgery) average $7,000-$9,000 including facility and anesthesia fees
Financing options may be available. It is important to keep in mind that different surgeons may have different pricing strategies, some offering an all-inclusive fee while others itemize each expense. Dr. Ho’s price ranges try to consider all fees to avoid surprises. More precise pricing information is provided during your initial consultation.
Your best option for blepharoplasty eyelid lift surgery is to work with a plastic surgeon who has a thorough knowledge of eyelid anatomy and is an eyelid surgery expert. It is essential to seek out a board-certified surgeon who demonstrates the necessary training and expertise.
Your surgeon should also be able to provide before and after photos in addition to answers to any of your questions. A blepharoplasty may be a relatively quick procedure, but considering the sensitive nature of the human eye, you do not want to take any unnecessary risks.
Although your surgeon will be able to give you a straightforward answer, it is straight forward to determine this on your own. If you are experiencing sagging eyelids under the brow, or excessive drooping or large bags under the lower eyelid, you are a good candidate for eyelid surgery. Natural aging will happen to all of us, but some people experience more sagging skin than others.
In rare circumstances, this sagging skin can also affect your eyesight. However, most people are simply looking for a boost in their appearance that looks more youthful. Sagging skin is only one factor here, as many individuals deal with very puffy bags under the eyes as well.
You may only need to make adjustments to one of the eyelids, but for a more symmetrical look, many people get work done on both. As with any cosmetic surgery, the requirements of the procedure will differ for each patient. To know what is best for you, do not hesitate to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.
In some sense, you can reverse the appearance of eye bags with the help of blepharoplasty surgery. It is important to note that natural aging will continue to occur over the years, and those eye bags could resurface down the road. However, the difference you will see after your surgery is like night and day.
You will benefit from a substantial boost in your appearance, and the eye bags will not be nearly as prominent or even visible at all in some cases. During your procedure, Dr. Ho will remove any excess fat under your eye, which will reduce the visible puffiness in the local area.
Depending on the severity of your eye bags, your results may be minor or more significant, yet will be be noticeable nonetheless. This particular procedure is most effective for those who are starting to show signs of natural aging.
This feature under the eyes is quite common with most people, especially as they get older. What is happening here is that fat that helps support the eyes begins to push out through a weakened layer of the eyelid, which creates that puffy look we all notice. It may be more prominent in some people than others, but it is something that can be nicely improved with eye rejuvenation surgery.
In other cases, it is possible for fluid to collect below the eyes. Symptoms associated with eye bags include saggy or loose skin, swelling, and dark circles. Some of these features begin to show as early as in our 30s or not until in our 50s for others.
Many people find eye bags quite unsightly, but with minimal downtime, blepharoplasty can reduce the prominence of eye bags. For most people, it is simply a task of removing fat content under the lower eyelid, and they will look good as new. It only requires a small incision, and the healing process is well tolerated.
Many patients are surprised to learn that the results from eyelid surgery last quite a long time. For most people, eyelid lift results can last up to 10 to 15 years, upholding a youthful appearance to their eyes as they continue to age naturally.
Always remember that natural aging will continue to take place and may work against the results of blepharoplasty over time. Some people may notice minor changes, while others may want to look into touch-up work down the road. Overall, the results last for several years and make the initial investment entirely worth it for most patients.
Although this ideal age for surgery is different with each patient depending on the state of their skin and health, a good starting age is around 40 years old. This is when the process of natural aging really begins to show itself among many patients. Whether you are noticing minor or more aggressive changes in your appearance, eyelid lift surgery can be customized to your exact needs. On average, eyelid surgery may beneficial for individuals in the age range of 35 and 60 years old.
The best way to find out when it is the right time is to consult a surgeon on the matter. They will be able to evaluate your anatomy and make suggestions that will help you achieve the appearance you want.
