What are the Risks of Asian Eyelid Surgery?
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When having plastic surgery or any type of surgery, you have to evaluate the risks. What exactly are the risks associated with Asian eyelid surgery?
In the first place, you will have to understand that Asian double eyelid surgery is actually two surgeries, as in one for each eye. That being said, there is a risk of lack of symmetry with the eyes after all is said and done.
After surgery, the creases might appear overly high. This is to be expected and the final results will not be resolved until a few months after everything has healed. However, if after a few months and the creases are still higher than expected, then there is obviously an issue. This is another risk of the surgery.
Depending on the surgical technique being used, there can be a risk that you lose the eyelid crease. There are two main techniques being used by today’s Asian eyelid surgeons - one is the incision method and the other is the suture method. It is almost expected that the crease formed by the suture method will soften or disappear over time. If this is so, why would anyone choose to have the suture method? The suture method has its pros as well. It is often easier to do for a surgeon who is not familiar with the Asian eyelid surgery. It requires less recovery time for the patient. Also, it is usually a less expensive procedure than getting the surgery done by the incisional method from a very experienced plastic surgeon who specializes in Asian eyelids. This can be distressing so think about which method you choose.
These are just some of the risks associated with Asian eyelid surgery. Be sure to discuss them thoroughly with the plastic surgeon who is going to perform your operation. Also note that it is more expensive to get corrective surgery done after the fact as it requires a specialist now to repair whatever was done incorrectly. This is not only upsetting to the patient but it will also require additional recovery time from another surgery.
Therefore, choose your plastic surgeon wisely when getting this type of procedure done. Even though the Asian population in some cities is quite large, in other places, they don’t deal with Asian clients all that often. It does not mean they are bad surgeons but some surgeons just haven’t had enough experience with creating Asian double eyelids. To eliminate the risks and complications associated with Asian eyelid surgery, do yourself aa favor and get one who specializes in the Asian clientele. They might be more expensive but the results will probably last longer and save you money and grief in the future.