Upper Blepharoplasty (Double Eyelid Surgery)
Double eyelids are created through a surgical procedure by adhering and fixing the skin on the upper eyelids to the tarsal plates or levator aponeurosis. The procedure can be performed by suturing, minimally-invasive surgery or the open incision method.
Suturing (Non-Incision Method)
Suitable for younger patients and those without droopy eyelids or excess fat. Natural double eyelid creases are created when the skin is affixed to the levator aponeurosis by pulling a thin suture through several tiny incisions. This method is scarless and has a short recovery time. However, some of the fixation may be lost in early post-operation period.
Minimal Incision Method
Suitable for younger patients and those without droopy eyelids. The skin is affixed to the levator aponeurosis through two or three 2mm incisions using thin sutures. This method yields a longer lasting result than suturing and has a shorter recovery time than the open incision method.
Open Incision Method
Suitable for people with all conditions. Double eyelid creases are created through incisions in the designated area, where excess skin and fat are removed from the upper eyelids. The wound is then sutured to achieve permanent double eyelids. A slightly longer recovery time is required.
Blepharoplasty is an outpatient procedure. It is performed under local anaesthesia for 60 to 90 minutes with no need for hospitalisation. Bruises and swelling usually subside in one to two weeks. While complications are rare, possible risks include asymmetry, prolonged swelling, prominent scarring, problems with closing eyes or sunken eyelids.